Barbara Corcoran, 76, says getting a second bedroom prompted her to love her husband 'twice as much'

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Barbara Corcoran says sleeping separately from her husband has been good for her marriage.

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When my husband and I became empty nesters, we sold our house and moved into an RV. We now live on the open road full time.

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The couple decided to sell their home and live in an RV.

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My husband and I take separate solo vacations, and it makes our marriage stronger. We've learned to appreciate each other more.

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Alli Hill and her husband on different trips
The author (right) and her husband (left) took separate vacations.

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I moved in with my partner after college. No one told me how much I'd miss living with my best friends.

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I moved in with my partner after graduating from college, and missed living with all of my friends.

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I lived with my grandfather for 2 years. I never expected we'd become best friends.

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The author (left) moved in with her grandfather (right).

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I was celibate for a year, and then I met someone 10 years younger. Our 3-month fling changed everything for me.

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The author had a fling with a younger man.

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My husband has spent years preparing for early retirement. I've been doing the opposite.

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Ashley Archambault

I quit finance at 54 to go full-time with my matchmaking side hustle. I love having a career where being older is an asset.

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Cassindy Chao now works as a full-time matchmaker.

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Jennifer Lawrence says a 15-minute compromise helps her and her husband make their differences work

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Jennifer Lawrence at the Golden Globes.
Jennifer Lawrence

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Your ex may be stalking you on LinkedIn

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