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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My husband and I made a pact never to divorce, even when it felt impossible. 30 years later, I'm glad we stayed.

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The author and her husband have been married for 30 years.

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I took myself to the movies alone. I ended up falling in love.

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I moved from Los Angeles to Paris to live with my boyfriend at 46. The transition was harder than I imagined, but it was worth it.

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The author moved from Los Angeles to Paris.

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I sent a letter to a deployed soldier to thank him for his service. We are now celebrating our 29th wedding anniversary.

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The author (not pictured) sent a letter with cookies to a soldier she had never met before.

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When my husband wanted to retire early, I agreed to do the same. But I hated retirement life, so I went back to work.

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The author (not pictured) struggled with early retirement.

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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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