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Family and Relationships

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A Meddling Mom Grows Up

When my grown daughter started pulling away, I realized I needed to find my own identity to help bring us back together
April 12, 2024
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Men and the Friendship Gap

How men can develop new friendships as we age
April 11, 2024
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Is There a Right Way to Fight with Your Partner?

Relationship expert Dr. Julie Gottman says if done right, fighting can lead to greater intimacy and connection
April 2, 2024
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Like Your Own: Fostering a Loved One's Pet During an Illness or Recovery

What you should do when fostering a pet left behind after a medical emergency
March 22, 2024
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My Father's Legacy of Optimism

In my late father's optimistic world view, 'sunshine is the default'
March 18, 2024
An adult child having a conversation with her aging parent. Next Avenue

Navigating Relationships With Aging Parents When You Aren't Close

The key is to manage expectations and have mutual goals. Do you want the relationship to be back to the way it was or one you always wanted but never had?
March 12, 2024
A collage of photos of a person during a triathlon. Next Avenue

The Power of One Person

Sam became the conscience of our mornings at the pool. He set a tone of kindness and inclusion and helped us create a community.
February 23, 2024
A married couple who is looking at a map while lost in the car. Next Avenue, marriage

Lost in Love and I Don't Know Much

A long marriage requires work and patience. Map-reading skills can't hurt.
February 9, 2024
A mother sending a text her nonbinary child. Next Avenue

Loving My Kid, Their Pronouns and My Non-Affirming Friends 

Having my child's trust that I embrace who they are, and their confidence in my unshakeable love, matters more than what others around me think
January 31, 2024
A pile of old photographs and documents. Next Avenue, genealogy, family history research

Hit a Roadblock in Researching Your Roots?

Here's how to shake up your family tree
January 15, 2024
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How (Not) to Manage Your Mother

From now on, we're trying, really trying, to keep our mouths shut — and imagine how we'll feel in 25 years if someone tries to fix us
January 4, 2024
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