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In a word? Very. Everyone needs “me time.” Old, new, single, coupled, permed, bobbed, everyone needs space. But this is mostly important for coupled people. Studies indicate that lack of privacy and/or “me time” significantly accounts for unhappy marriages and…
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Single and married women alike today have something new in common: Roughly half of each group is undecided about having kids. If this describes you, you are not alone – 2014 saw the largest annual birth rate drop since the…
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The arguments have gotten longer and more bitter. The loving late night cuddles are a distant memory. You feel alone but you’re still together. Could it be that your love story has turned into a nightmare? In any long-term relationship,…
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If you feel like sitting in front of a computer from 9 to 5 is slowly killing you, you’re not too far off. Sitting too much is seriously bad for your health. “[But] yoga can help declutter your mind and allow…
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Owning a home is a huge milestone in any person’s life and an essential part of the American dream. It’s an exciting stepping stone, it goes without saying — not to mention that under the right circumstances, it can be…
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I possess a deep love for my hometown in the Great Northwest and feel exquisitely at home when I am in it. Despite this, I live in Costa Rica. Why? For love. I met and fell in love with my Nicaraguan…
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Nights curled up together with interlocked limbs. Days spent on long country walks, smiling coyly at one another as the light catches the horizon. Bliss. Indeed, if every relationship consisted of these endless moments, we’d live in a utopian world….
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Forget diamonds—most plastics are forever. They coagulate into great floating “garbage patches” that cover large swaths of the Pacific. Plastic-filled waves crash against remote islands and urban beaches, leaving behind 30-ton garbage carpets. By 2050, there will be more plastic than…
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Living a mindful life isn’t as complicated as it sounds; it’s really rather a matter of simple choices and small changes. Here’s a list of baby steps to reduce your carbon footprint and show your love for the planet. 1….
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Whoever said your 20s are the “best years of your life” was a complete psychopath. Between having a mere few cents to your name, dealing with horrible bosses, and trying to figure out the right way to do laundry, there’s…
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