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My wife and I knew from our first date that we didn't want kids. We've been together for 17 years and lost friends because of our choice.

Sat, 10/19/2024 - 06:43

Walters and his wife have been together for 17 years

Courtesy of Matthew Walters

Parenting, as-told-to, Parenting, parenting-freelancer, sex-and-relationships, Childless

I voted for the first time at 81. I waited until my husband died, and it was more emotional than I expected.

Fri, 10/18/2024 - 14:47

Tech Insider : Politics

A side by side of a voting booth (left) and portrait image of Betty Cartledge (right). — Betty Cartledge got her first taste of voting at the age of 81.
hermosawave/ Getty Images; Courtesy of Wanda Moore

politics, as-told-to, early-voting, Voting, illiteracy, senior, Marriage

I lived in 5 different US states. None of them had what I was looking for, so I moved my family to Finland, and I have no regrets.

Fri, 10/18/2024 - 05:32

A selfie of a women in red glasses with doors behind her. — Rosanna Guadagno moved to Finland with her children after living in the US her whole life.
Courtesy of Rosanna Guadagno

Real Estate, contributor-2024, as-told-to, Relocation

I became the breadwinner when my family moved to France. I feel like I've done my husband the biggest favor ever.

Fri, 10/18/2024 - 05:05

Karen Kissane is a business coach living just outside of Cognac, France.

Courtesy of Karen Kissane

Real Estate, finance, BI-freelancer, as-told-to, France, Relocation, breadwinner

I quit my job to look after my grandchildren. My son initially paid me $10 an hour, but now I gladly do it for free.

Thu, 10/17/2024 - 09:12

A grandmother embraces her granddaughter outdoors. They're both smiling. — A grandmother (not pictured) said being paid to look after her grandchild made her feel like an "employee."
Oliver Rossi/Getty images

Parenting, as-told-to, Generations, Childcare, Family, grandparents, Careers

My husband and I share phone and social media passwords. It makes me feel secure in our relationship.

Thu, 10/17/2024 - 06:44

Cynthia Loya and Jorge Loya — My husband gave me his passwords while we were dating.
Samantha K. Barry

health, as-told-to, Marriage, social-media, Trust, Couple, Dating

I'm a VC, and I hired my first staff after he offered to set up payroll for free. He showed me just how far people are willing to go for a VC job.

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 20:45

Nichole Wischoff standing in front of a white wall. — Nichole Wischoff, 34, is the founder of Wischoff Ventures, an early-stage venture capital firm.
Nichole Wischoff

Careers, as-told-to, venture-capital, Careers

I've been a luxury wedding photographer for a decade. I learned 2 big lessons about timing from my own wedding.

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 20:00

Lydia Koh — Photographer Lydia Koh said a timekeeper could have helped her avoid issues at her own wedding.
Lydia Koh

culture, as-told-to, wedding-photographer

I'm a millennial making $120,000 a year. I rent because buying a home in Florida is so costly and would be too much work.

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 13:47

A man enjoying a drink with a view of the downtown Brickell buildings on the Miami River in Florida. — Buying a home in Miami has become more expensive over the last few years.
Boogich/Getty Images

Real Estate, Miami, business-owner, Homebuyer, housing-market, housing-affordability, Florida

I had to downsize before a move. I found a box of my kids' baby clothes and relived so many memories.

Wed, 10/16/2024 - 06:42

Old photo of mom and kids — Karen Siwak kept many of the clothes her kids wore when they were little.
Courtesy of Karen Siwak

Parenting, as-told-to, Parenting, parenting-freelancer

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