#life-choices

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#personal-reflection
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Even though my parents would have been amazing grandparents, it wasn't the right reason to have kids

The author ultimately chose to remain child-free after weighing personal desires and familial expectations.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Retirement

I chose to live abroad and travel the world over becoming a mother. As I approach 50, I'm wondering if I made the right decision.

fromBusiness Insider
15 hours ago
Parenting

My husband had kids when we met and didn't want to have more with me. It took time, but I'm happy with the family we have.

Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Even though my parents would have been amazing grandparents, it wasn't the right reason to have kids

The author ultimately chose to remain child-free after weighing personal desires and familial expectations.
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago
Retirement

I chose to live abroad and travel the world over becoming a mother. As I approach 50, I'm wondering if I made the right decision.

fromBusiness Insider
15 hours ago
Parenting

My husband had kids when we met and didn't want to have more with me. It took time, but I'm happy with the family we have.

fromNew York Post
21 hours ago

Dear Abby: My college-aged daughter snuck her boyfriend into the house

Lulu's choice to disregard home rules and allow a stranger into their house has seriously undermined trust between her and her parents, complicating their relationship.
Parenting
#personal-growth
Mindfulness
fromTiny Buddha
2 months ago

What You Need to Know If Decisions Stress You Out - Tiny Buddha

Life transitions from clear paths of choice to a landscape of uncertainty and self-direction.
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago
Parenting

My mom had one rule for me: 'Don't fall in love and move away.' I now live 5 minutes from her and am full of regret.

Mindfulness
fromTiny Buddha
2 months ago

What You Need to Know If Decisions Stress You Out - Tiny Buddha

Life transitions from clear paths of choice to a landscape of uncertainty and self-direction.
fromBusiness Insider
1 day ago
Parenting

My mom had one rule for me: 'Don't fall in love and move away.' I now live 5 minutes from her and am full of regret.

Relationships
fromSlate Magazine
1 day ago

Help! My Husband Found an Envelope Full of Cash. What Happened Next Might Ruin Our Marriage.

Returning lost money is the right thing to do, even in a marital disagreement.
#regret
Miscellaneous
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

I Retired Early at 44 but Now All My Friends Have Families and I Feel All Alone

Financial independence doesn't guarantee happiness; balance between work and life enjoyment is crucial.
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

I Got Into a Near Fatal Accident When I Was a Child. I Can't Stop Thinking About What My Parents Should've Done.

Miscellaneous
from24/7 Wall St.
3 months ago

I Retired Early at 44 but Now All My Friends Have Families and I Feel All Alone

Financial independence doesn't guarantee happiness; balance between work and life enjoyment is crucial.
fromSlate Magazine
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

I Got Into a Near Fatal Accident When I Was a Child. I Can't Stop Thinking About What My Parents Should've Done.

#marriage
Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

My wife and I quit our jobs to travel the world together. We prioritize adventure, and had our kids before marrying.

The couple prioritized adventure over traditional milestones like marriage.
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Relationships

Single friends can feel ostracised when you get married - so don't forget them, says chef Clodagh McKenna as she celebrates turning 50

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Food & drink

'I bought my wedding dress for 20 on Depop' - meet the Irish couples walking down the aisle for less

Relationships
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

My wife and I quit our jobs to travel the world together. We prioritize adventure, and had our kids before marrying.

The couple prioritized adventure over traditional milestones like marriage.
fromIndependent
1 week ago
Relationships

Single friends can feel ostracised when you get married - so don't forget them, says chef Clodagh McKenna as she celebrates turning 50

fromIndependent
1 month ago
Food & drink

'I bought my wedding dress for 20 on Depop' - meet the Irish couples walking down the aisle for less

fromBustle
1 week ago

TikTokers Are Getting The "Butterfly Effect" All Wrong

The butterfly effect describes how small actions in complex systems can lead to significant, unpredictable outcomes, challenging our perception of fate or destiny.
Mindfulness
fromThe Local France
1 week ago

French Phrase of the Day: Mettre entre parentheses

In a figurative sense, this evokes the idea that something has become isolated, or set aside, from one's life.
France politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Love Groundhog Day and Russian Doll? These are the novels for you

When I was setting out to write this one, I didn't have a sense of it being a big idea at all: it was just the thing that, when I was faced with quite a lot of rejection, I kept coming back to.
Books
fromIndependent
1 month ago

'I sold everything I owned, fearing I'd get the same fatal genetic disease - then came a miracle drug'

When Rosaline Callaghan hit her early 50s, she feared she was a ticking timebomb and it was only a matter of years before she would be struck with a rare and fatal genetic condition that blighted her family.
Cancer
#relationships
fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Relationships

"I Still Think Of Her Daily": Older Adults Are Sharing If They Still Have Feelings For "The One Who Got Away"

fromBuzzFeed
1 month ago
Relationships

"I Still Think Of Her Daily": Older Adults Are Sharing If They Still Have Feelings For "The One Who Got Away"

#mortality
Wellness
fromFast Company
1 month ago

How to unlock more time in your day

Time wealth is as important as financial wealth, emphasizing the value of how we choose to spend our time.
#self-reflection
fromBuzzFeed
2 months ago

27 Extremely Smart Celebrities Who Earned Doctorate Degrees

Dr. Ken Jeong earned his medical degree from the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and he completed his internal medicine residency in New Orleans, where he won the Big Easy Laff-Off. Soon after, he moved to LA to pursue comedy.
OMG science
fromSFGATE
2 months ago

En Vogue Singer Dawn Robinson Reveals She Has Been Living in Her Car for 3 Years: 'It Just Felt Like the Right Thing To Do'

You guys, for the past almost three years, I have been living in my car. I said it! ... what a crazy, fun, sometimes scary ride it's been lol!
Women
#mental-health
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

"The Midnight Library": Pondering the Roads Not Taken

Examining past choices can generate insights and a roadmap for change.
The novel 'The Midnight Library' offers compelling bibliotherapy.
The journey of self-discovery may lead to fulfillment in our own backyard.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Mental health

Debt and Mental Health: How One Couple Found Help

John Glover overcame financial crisis and personal struggles, ultimately valuing resilience and persistence over drastic measures.
Mindfulness
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

"The Midnight Library": Pondering the Roads Not Taken

Examining past choices can generate insights and a roadmap for change.
The novel 'The Midnight Library' offers compelling bibliotherapy.
The journey of self-discovery may lead to fulfillment in our own backyard.
Mental health
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago

Debt and Mental Health: How One Couple Found Help

John Glover overcame financial crisis and personal struggles, ultimately valuing resilience and persistence over drastic measures.
Retirement
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

I'm in my mid-30s and my savings have ballooned into the millions - how do I continue to find motivation and purpose?

You can focus on meaningful work instead of just money after achieving financial security.
California
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

I moved from Chicago to San Diego for love. My friends were jealous, but I couldn't leave the California city fast enough.

Everyone's ideal living environment differs; what seems perfect to one may not suit another.
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

My wife and I have always known we don't want kids. We want to spend our time doing other things.

When I first met my now-wife in 2012, she told me she never wanted to be pregnant. We talked about adoption, not wanting to have a newborn and sleepless nights. I don't want to be a parent and would like to spend my time doing other things.
Writing
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

I stopped saving for my son's college tuition. I decided to save for my forever home instead.

"By the time my son graduates from high school, I would have saved about $100,000, which would cover a large portion of a four-year degree - depending on where he chooses to go."
Miscellaneous
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