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The happiness we seek may require investing earlier than we think—and may help us align our expectations and reality at the end of life.

When parents avoid the complexities of independent decision making, they may fail to understand where analysis remains crucial.

Subtraction can be an overlooked solution in a culture of accumulation. But having less can create the space we didn’t know we needed.

We use our time to race against the clock of productivity—which may be the one thing that holds us back from enjoying the free time we crave.

Tech may not be responsible for all the woes of modern love and human connection—but it may reflect our innate desire to find simple solutions to complex problems.

When addictive behaviors override our desires, it may be a sign to investigate the gap between what we crave and what’s really good for us.

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How to Know When It’s Time to End a Relationship

Happily Ever After Starts With Singlehood

Starting Over With the People Who Raised You

How to Make the Most of Midlife Malaise

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Staying Present and Breaking the Illusion of Stability

What It Means to Be Yourself

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