I Cut Ties With My Parents—Here’s Why It Was Brutal But Absolutely Necessary
"I was 36 when I finally admitted to myself that my relationship with my parents wasn’t just difficult—it was toxic. For ...
We had our daughter when I was 44, and my wife was 40. There are benefits and challenges to being older parents.
Michael Townsend's daughter was born when he was 44 and his wife was 40. He says being an older parent has pros and cons.
I Lost My Dad. These Are The 7 Words I Wish I'd Never Been Told At His Funeral.
"There were a few phrases that came up over and over again. ... Many just floated past me ... but others became lodged under ...
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Your parents did a great job raising you if you often find yourself using these 7 phrases in conversation
Growing up, there are certain phrases our parents often repeat to us. Then, as adults, we find ourselves using those very ...
My parents left me $250K, but gave my ‘irrational and neurotic’ sister $1 million. Would you sever all ties?
How many readers of this column maintained a relationship with their siblings after their parents died? With this question in ...
There Is a Strict Rule for My Mother-in-Law’s Visits. We Can’t Keep on Like This.
I am a single mom to an infant, and it’s important to me that we FaceTime my parents (her grandparents) every day when ...
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On culture and distance: What we leave across the ocean
I’ve come to realize that when we lose the ability to communicate fully in words, the other ways we connect—through actions, ...
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8 Old-Fashioned Gestures Great Parents Use To Show Their Kids They Adore Them
Love keeps people together and makes us feel safe, hopeful, and happy. We all gain from love, whether we give it or receive ...
Addicted to Duolingo: Why learning a foreign language can improve Our Best Life
Language courses can boost cognitive skills and multitasking abilities. But I'm learning Dutch on Duolingo because it's fun.