My anxiety makes me feel like a liar in relationships. Slowing down has changed how I view love.

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Changing my perspective on time impacted other areas of my life.

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I cheated on my girlfriend. It's the worst thing I've ever done, but I had to lose her to find myself.

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The author, not pictured, cheated on his girlfriend.

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I'm a Hindu and my wife is Christian, so we have different beliefs and traditions. Somehow, our marriage still works.

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The augthor, left, is a Hindu, and her wife is a Christian.

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For Gen Zers tired of dating, applications for lavender marriages are open

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For Gen Zers, a platonic marriage might be a good option for financial stability and comfort.

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I live on a boat with my husband, and weather conditions often threaten our lives. Trusting each other keeps us safe.

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The author, right, lives on a boat with her husband.

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People are tired of 'unpacking' every relationship issue. Here's what some happy couples do instead.

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My husband and I waited to get married so that we could focus on finances and our careers. Waiting made us stronger.

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The author, left, waited until her 30s to get married.

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I'm 36 and never dating again because I can't afford a partner or a family. I prefer my drama-free, single life.

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The author, not pictured, wants to remain single.

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My husband and I just took our first kid-free vacation. It helped me realize how much he's changed since becoming a father.

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Katrina Donham and her husband visited the High Line on a trip to New York City without the kids.

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My partner was in a 10-day medically induced coma after a botched wisdom tooth removal. It was just weeks before our wedding.

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The author's partner was in a coma before their wedding day.

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