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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

It was a bad dream but I never woke up': what it is like to lose your best friend

Many lifelong alliances begin with a period of mild intimidation, and so it was with my friendship with Nichola. We were 18, in the first year at university, and shared a few French classes. I didn't know her name, had never heard her speak in English but, with her voluminous curls and friendly, curious stare, she stood out. I assumed she would be too cool to hang around with someone like me.
LGBT
Business
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

There's a Common Method for Figuring Out Your Finances. I'm Not Sure I'm Rich Enough for It.

Consider ongoing financial planning once you have roughly $100,000–$250,000 in investable assets, or earlier during major life changes or complex financial situations.
Relationships
fromFortune
2 months ago

Employers, beware: Gen Z is the 'pragmatic generation' redefining success, seeing money as just a means to an end, landmark survey says

Generation Z is characterized by a pragmatic approach to life's traditional milestones, prioritizing stability over wealth and success redefined.
Mental health
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

A moment that changed me: I went to a death cafe and learned how to live a much happier life

The importance of embracing life and open conversations about death can lead to valuable personal insights.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
3 months ago

As my 4 children graduate from high school and college, I'm hit with a mix of emotions - both joy and grief

Emotional responses to children graduating include both pride and sadness, highlighting the fleeting nature of childhood.
Parenting
fromBusiness Insider
4 months ago

While living with my grandparents, I stopped trying to follow a timeline for getting married and having kids. It gave me perspective.

Embracing personal timelines can lead to greater peace and fulfillment in life.
fromBusiness Insider
5 months ago

I spent my 50th birthday in the Middle East with my sister. Traveling without kids was what I needed.

"Growing up with an adventurous dad, my sister and I had seen most of the US and several other countries by the time we finished college."
Travel
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