I fell in love with my friend's twin. We had only dated long-distance before he proposed and I said 'yes.'

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The author got engaged to her now-husband after only dating long distance.

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I got married for the first time at 76 after finding my true love. It's never too late.

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Janet Fontane married her husband at 76.

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I furnished my post-divorce home for free. It taught me the importance of community.

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The author furbished her new apartment after divorce thanks to a Facebook group.

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My partner and I moved from Utah to Illinois. We have less time in nature but our careers have taken off.

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The author and his partner moved from Salt Lake City to Chicago for work.

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I was a stay-at-home mom while my pilot husband explored the world. At 51, I launched a travel business to see the world myself.

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The author decided to launch her travel career at age 51.

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I married my partner in Colorado. The only witnesses were the wind and our photographer.

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The author and her partner decided to elope in Colorado.

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My parents got divorced after 35 years. Their split strengthened my marriage.

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The author's parents divorced after 35 years together.

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At 30 I wanted a fresh start. I moved cities and met my husband.

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My partner and I are 23 and planning our prenup. We are far from rich, but want an equitable relationship from the start.

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The author and her partner are drafting their prenup together.

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I draft celebrity prenups. The conversations usually start way before there's even a ring.

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