I moved from the US to Spain and fell in love. Despite the difficult language barrier, we're still together 2 years later.

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I moved from the US to Spain and fell in love with a man who doesn't speak English. In some ways, the language barrier made our communication skills stronger.

Kiersten Brown

I was horribly lonely in my mid-20s. Then I realized: I was a boring, flaky friend.

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It took me time to become someone who throws my cat birthday parties.

Julia Pugachevsky

Marrying a surgery resident has redefined how I think about relationships. Support is picking up the slack without keeping score.

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The author's husband is a surgeon.

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We've been married for years, but we both love traveling alone. Solo trips have made our marriage stronger.

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I traveled to San Juan without my husband, and the solo trip only made our relationship stronger.

Liana Minassian

Miley Cyrus says getting older changed how she sees her parents

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Miley Cyrus says she now sees her parents as individuals outside their parent-child relationship.

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My partner and I split chores by zodiac sign. We know it's weird, but our house is cleaner and we're happier.

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The author (not pictured) and her partner have a system of dividing chores by zodiac sign.

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My husband and I eloped to save time and money. I loved it, but I still have 4 regrets.

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Allie and Ryan Larsen at their wedding.

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My fiancé and I feel no connection to our last names. We're debating whether to create a new one when we marry.

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The author and her fiancé are considering creating a new last name when they get married.

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When I asked my coworker out on a date, he rejected me. I'm still glad I put myself out there.

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The author (not pictured) asked her coworker on a date.

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My husband handles all the outside chores, and I handle the inside ones. This compromise is the key to happiness in our marriage.

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The author (not pictured) and her husband split their house chores evenly.

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