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I first went to law school in Mexico, where people were more open to friendships.I moved to the US and enrolled in Columbia’s law school, which was more expensive.The students were more focused on the work at Columbia, and the classes were harder.Ever since I decided to become a lawyer,…
Trump has tapped Pete Hegseth, an Army veteran and Fox News host, to be secretary of defense.BI reviewed Hegseth’s past statements for clues on how he might lead the Defense Department.Hegseth has been skeptical of US support for the NATO alliance and an embattled Ukraine. US President-elect Donald Trump has…
I was so nervous about job stability and unemployment when I graduated from college.I decided to take a job across the country in Alaska because I thought it would help my career.It was a huge mistake, and I lost most of my friends, but I learned not to put my…
When I got divorced, I realized I had to tell everyone, including my neighbor and dental hygienist.I eventually realized I didn’t need to spill all the details to everyone.Sometimes, I cry when telling people, but that’s OK because it has gotten easier. “You and your partner don’t walk the dog…
In my 20s, I was focused on success, finances, and becoming emotionally ready for a relationship.I got married to my husband in my 30s, and my husband was 44.I’m glad we waited to get married because it taught us humility and how to connect. My spouse and I could be…
College graduates have stronger social lives than non-college-educated Americans, a survey found.College can foster connections and offer financial benefits that can boost one’s social life.There are fewer paths to friendship today for some non-college graduates. In recent years, many young people have questioned whether the benefits of a college degree…
Dalia Goldberg moved to Spain with her then-husband in late 2018.A few years later, she was overwhelmed with her job, going through a divorce, and felt lonely living abroad.She ended up making friends by joining an improv comedy group. It’s 9 p.m. I’m standing onstage, and the wooden tables spread…
After decades of throwing lavish parties and surrounding himself with musicians, models, actors, and royals, Sean “Diddy” Combs is locked up in New York’s infamous Metropolitan Detention Center, awaiting a trial that’s expected to send shockwaves through Hollywood.Combs is a superrich, influential figure in the music industry with a vast…
My last serious romantic relationship was one of the most important relationships of my life. His name is Moses, and I count him as a member of my family.There were many reasons that I fell in love with Moses. We poked fun at one another, took great pleasure in people-watching…
How nice would it be to leave everything behind, unplug from the world, and relax abroad?This thought lingered in Adrian Chia’s mind after a two-week family vacation exploring the Great Ocean Road in Melbourne in 2016.Shortly after returning home to Singapore, he floated the concept of living an unplugged life…
