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I was recently enticed by an online graduate degree program for journalism. It was my dream degree track at my dream school — the University of Florida.Plus, it was offered completely online. That meant I could finish my Master’s degree at a reputable university from the comfort of my home.I…
Most relationship experts seem to agree on one thing: Never have an argument over text. But my husband and I do it all the time — and it’s actually led to some of the healthiest conflict resolution in our marriage.I’m not saying that fighting over text is right for every…
My husband and I both started working at 14.When our oldest son told us he wanted to do the same, we were ready to help him make it happen. But it was challenging because most companies require employees to be at least 16, sometimes 18. We knew we had to…
For more than 40 years, my husband Barry and I have undertaken long-distance walks throughout the world, usually coinciding with a milestone birthdayThe year I turned 30, we hiked the Muktinath trail in Nepal; at 40, the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu; at 50, the Camino de Santiago; at 60,…
This story is based on an interview with Lisa Desai, 46, founder and CEO of a facility management corporation that operates remotely in her adopted country, Barbados. It has been edited for length and clarity.Our twins were approaching 14 when my husband, Ebrahim, 59, and I decided to move them…
Dear For Love & Money,I want to be a stay-at-home mom, but my husband says we can’t afford it. I disagree. He makes well into the six figures, and our home and cars are all paid off. I make a fraction of what he makes. He’s never come out and…
When I, a type-A dietitian who loves to work out, married a laid-back man who prefers to unwind with his feet up, our different activity levels didn’t concern me.I originally started exercising to manage my weight, but it’s become a nonnegotiable part of my routine over the years. My workouts…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Madison Crane. It has been edited for length and clarity.For most of my career, I’ve worked remotely, as an English as a second language teacher to Spanish students, director of operations at a social media marketing company called Schedult, head of…
“Do you think we should get a work divorce?” I asked Cody, furiously scribbling in my notebook about a client meeting.”What do you mean?” he said as he flushed and looked up at me. “Honey, we literally just got the LLC paperwork filed with the IRS. We can’t quit now.”It…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Monica Kranner, 56, a nutritionist based in London. It has been edited for length and clarity.Having a 2.5-year-old when you’re 56, and your husband is 60, means everyone has questions and opinions about your life.I’ve heard just about every comment you…
