Why you grieve the end of summer before it’s even over
The days are already getting shorter. The start of the school year is inching closer. You haven’t even had time ...
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Four easy ways to live longer
My grandmother lived to be 97. For decades she was active in her church, had long friendships with her sorority ...
A new, low-stakes way to combat loneliness and make friends
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Why this summer is the perfect time to start caring about sports
As I watched more than 2 million people smush themselves into Lower Manhattan last week, it became crystal clear that ...
You don’t need better boundaries. You need a better framework.
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Feel like a late bloomer? You’re not alone.
Allora Dannon didn’t notice when her younger siblings started dating before she did, and she was mostly focused on her ...
How to pray when you don’t believe in God
Soul Searching is Casper ter Kuile’s new monthly column drawing on ancient wisdom to live a spiritual life in the ...
I don’t want children. I do want children. What should I do?
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Don’t let being a renter stop you from home improvement
The internet is full of ambitious people, particularly when it comes to home improvement. You will find people installing an ...
A DNA test upended my family. Do I side with my grandmother — or her secret child?
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