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Relationships
Don't Have Any Close Friends? You're Not Alone!
What you need to know about friendlessness.
By Jodie Utter
August 17, 2021
THIS WEEK
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Work
7 Great Colleges That Are Perfect For Adult Learners
By Danielle Braff
, September 14, 2021
If you are thinking about continuing education, these schools specialize in helping older adults get their degrees.
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Parenting
Learning Vegan, For The Love Of My Teenager
By Elizabeth Spencer
, September 14, 2021
Plus, a fabulous vegan recipe you won't want to miss!!
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Lifestyle
Where To Buy Top-Notch Art Without Breaking The Bank
By Danielle Braff
, September 14, 2021
You’re ready to decorate your home with a few items beyond Ikea and Pottery Barn. But where do you start? 
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Relationships
Why Friends-Of-Convenience Are Important Even If They Fade
By Kathryn Streeter
, September 14, 2021
Indeed, these friendships are just as important as any other friendship.
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SPOTLIGHT
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Lifestyle
6 Must-Read Books To Take You Through Fall
You won't be able to put down these page-turners.
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Relationships
What Happened Just 20 Minutes After I Got Married
By Tess Clarkson
, September 1, 2020
I was scared out of my mind.
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Lifestyle
5 Nonsurgical Ways To Improve The Look Of Your Sagging Jowls
By Sacha Cohen
, May 18, 2021
The very best solutions for those who don’t want to go under the knife.
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Relationships
Does Your Relationship Lack Sex And Intimacy?
By Jennifer Craven
, August 31, 2021
The hard truth about trying to salvage a sexless marriage.
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Health
7 Surprisingly Healthy Fast-Food Menu Items
Here are the chains you definitely don't have to avoid.
By Katie Smith
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Relationships
Why I’m Never Going To Do Online Dating Again
By Jill Waldbieser
, September 14, 2021
The problem is larger than simply using hotness as your primary selection criteria.
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Relationships
What My Husband Has Never Seen Me Do
By Bobbi Dempsey
, February 4, 2020
He's held his tongue and accepted it.
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Relationships
When A Friend Cheats On You
By Jennifer Rainey Marquez
, January 30, 2018
How to deal when a friend is just not that into you anymore.
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Relationships
When You Lose The Love Of Your Life
By Beth Saunders
, May 15, 2018
The day my worst nightmare became a reality.
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#WONDERFULWEEKENDS
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10 Dietitians, Fitness Experts Reveal Their Favorite Healthy Snacks
By Danielle Braff
, May 25, 2021
If you’re bored with your go-to nibbles, we’re here to help.
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I Haven't Had Sex In Years. And I Don't Plan On Doing So Any Time Soon
By Shelly Cosgrove
, May 28, 2019
And I'm OK with that.
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3 Ways To Make Money While You Sleep
By Danielle Braff
, August 24, 2021
And, no, this isn’t a dream.
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Lifestyle
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The One Wardrobe Essential I Will Never Wear
By Alison Lowenstein
, March 2, 2021
I'm just not that kind of woman.
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How Often Do You REALLY Have To Wash Your Hair?
By Jackie Gillard
, April 20, 2021
You may be surprised by what the pros have to say.
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