My husband took over as CEO of the company I founded years ago. It wasn't a power grab, and it strengthened our relationship.

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Shae Bynes and her husband sitting at a table
The author's husband (right) took over as CEO of her company.

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After I left my 24-year marriage, I moved to Mexico City on a whim. I quickly met my new partner there.

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Bil Browning in mexico city
The author divorced his husband and moved to Mexico City.

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I hyphenated my last name when I got married. I regretted it for 25 years, so I'm finally letting go of the hyphen.

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Susan Teresa and her husband in the car
The author (left) hyphenated her last name when she married her husband (right).

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My husband and I just celebrated our 30th anniversary. Here's what I've learned about love, life, and parenting.

Tech Insider : Business
selfie of Christina Daves and her husband in front of the ocean
The author (right) celebrated her 30th wedding anniversary.

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We bought a family business for $40,000 and moved to Boise. We are raising our daughter to know it's OK to take risks.

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Woman working from airstream
Heather Schoonover and her husband bought a family business for $40,000.

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I want another child, but my husband doesn't. I've considered leaving, but instead, I'm looking for other ways to feel fulfilled.

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Claire Volkman and her daughter
The author wants a second child, but her husband doesn't.

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

Tech Insider : Travel, Travel, Business
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.

Tech Insider : Economy, Business
Ashley Archambault and her husband
The author (right) and her husband (left) hate filing taxes every year.

Courtesy of Ashley Archambault

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.

Courtesy of the author

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

Tech Insider : Economy, Business, Travel
a distraught couple looking at their finances at the kitchen table
The author (not pictured) is now the breadwinner after her husband was laid off.

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