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Mother And Daughter Having Private Chat At Home
Parenting
Why I'm Thrilled My Daughter Won't Finish College
My husband is also relieved.
By Lorraine Duffy Merkl
, November 12, 2019
2 Min Read
Group of women belly dancing outdoors
Lifestyle
How I Became A Belly Dancer At Age 48
My family's reaction to the news was so ... them.
By Jamillah Echeverria
, November 5, 2019
4 Min Read
gif of lady looking around a field of grass low libido by paige vickers
Relationships
What It's Really Like To Have No Sex Drive
I just wonder ... am I normal?
October 29, 2019
4 Min Read
Woman holding her head because she has a migraine
Health
My 40-Year Malady
I try to feign alertness, but sometimes I just can't.
By Sandra Ebejer
, October 29, 2019
5 Min Read
illustration of men in car and on a motorcycle and on a bike stopped at a red light
Lifestyle
The 3 Secret Insecurities Shared By Men Over 40
Turns out, the dude struggle is real.
By Gavin Lodge
, October 8, 2019
2 Min Read
photo of Laura Catena in her vineyard
Lifestyle
This Woman Saves Lives While Also Making Wine
And she couldn't do it without her girlfriends.
By Leslie Goldman
, October 1, 2019
3 Min Read
illustration of girl doing different adventures
Lifestyle
The Annual Birthday Adventures That Remind Me Anything Is Possible
They've been terrifying — and totally empowering.
By Heather Sweeney
, September 11, 2019
3 Min Read
illustration of lady cooking a midlife crisis recipe
Lifestyle
The Perfect Recipe For The Perfect Midlife Crisis
If you're over 40 and need a good laugh, read this.
By Michelle Madhok
, September 10, 2019
2 Min Read
illustration of lady trying to put back together a yarn ball
Lifestyle
Why I’m No Longer Waiting For My Life To ‘Calm Down’
Yes you CAN change the way you look at stress.
By Kristen Mae
, September 3, 2019
3 Min Read
closeup of elderly woman's hands
Money
My Mom Is Lonely
And the con artists know it.
By Jodi Lipson
, August 27, 2019
3 Min Read
Young girls playing soccer standing on the sidelines arm and arm before the game
Relationships
An Ode To Sports Girls From One Who Is Not
How I've lived my life without cultivating any athletic ability.
By Lorraine Duffy Merkl
, August 20, 2019
3 Min Read
An image of a woman with long gray hair.
Relationships
The Day I Stopped Being Attractive To Men
And the day they started noticing me again.
By Kristan Higgins
, August 20, 2019
3 Min Read
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