My husband and I are empty nesters, celebrating our 25th anniversary. A trip to Japan was exactly what we needed to reconnect.

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Erika Ebsworth-Goold and her husband sitting in a Japanese restuarnat with food in front of them on the table
The author and her husband traveled to Japan as empty nesters.

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My husband and I dread filing taxes. To help motivate us, we treat ourselves to a date night after we file.

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Ashley Archambault and her husband
The author (right) and her husband (left) hate filing taxes every year.

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I bought a duplex with my ex so we could co-parent our son. He has 2 rooms and I get privacy.

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Mom and son
The author and her ex bought a duplex together to coparent their son.

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My husband was laid off almost a year ago, so I'm now both the breadwinner and default parent. I sometimes resent him.

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The author (not pictured) is now the breadwinner after her husband was laid off.

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My boyfriend couldn't get leave from the Army for our wedding. We decided to get married with a virtual ceremony.

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Marissa Radford and Damien Lamonda tied the knot in a virtual ceremony.

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My company announced a return-to-office policy a few weeks ago. It's already affecting my relationship with my partner.

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a man sitting at a desk surrouned by papers and laptop
The author (not pictured) received an RTO mandate.

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My sister and I are not best friends. Still, she knows me better than anyone.

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The author and her sister went their separate ways during college.

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I'm a Stanford student who uses the new dating app that's taken the campus by storm. It's fun, but I haven't met my match yet.

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The author is using the new dating app at Stanford University.

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I taught my kids — not my husband — to ski. That is why I'm still married.

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Mom and child skiing.
The author taught her kids how to ski.

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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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