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A couple clashes about how much money they need to save before having children. This episode is from our friends This Is Uncomfortable's podcast serie...
Maintaining healthy boundaries is a way of taking care of your closest relationships, but setting those boundaries can be hard. The process starts wit...
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My partner is constantly texting his former coworker and even spent the night at her house. He says they're just friends, but I don't like it. How can...
In her new memoir, 'The Light We Carry,' the former first lady shares her philosophy on the relationships we have with our partner, our family and our...
Your ancestors don't have to feel like a distant memory. Spiritual practitioners share cross-cultural guidance on how to set up a ritual and an altar...
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A mother debates whether she should talk to the groom about the issue. Catherine Newman, an etiquette columnist for Real Simple magazine, gives her ad...
Want to start making authentic Mexican cuisine at home? Here's what you'll need in your pantry and your fridge to get started, according to two Mexica...
Safety experts explain how to prevent harm in nightlife settings like bars and clubs. That includes how to project an air of confidence with your body...
Party planning experts say to send out invites at least 6 weeks in advance. That can give guests ample time to mark their social calendars — and prepa...
Waking up at dawn with the bakers and the baristas may not be for everyone — especially night owls. Whether you have to wake up early or you'd like to...
Life Kit teams up with NPR Education to answer some common questions about student loan relief, including: What's the application process like? What l...
She cared for her stepdad through illness and death. Now she's disheartened that her siblings only seem to care about the inheritance. Financial thera...
