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Gary Brecka wants to live until he's 120 Hoda Davaine/Getty Images for smoov Gary Brecka is a biologist who worked on predicting mortality for insurance companies. He's 56 and hopes…
Maria Sentmanat quit her job at 55. Courtesy of Maria Sentmanat Maria Sentmanat, 55, quit her six-figure job this summer without another job to go to. She started Why Not…
Nikita Chernetskii moved to the US after his parents won the green card lottery. Courtesy of Nikita Chernetskii Nikita Chernetskii moved to New York City from rural Moldova when he…
Lonni Pike refuses to dress her age. Courtesy of Lonni Pike Lonni Pike got sober at 51 after years of addiction and felt ready for a fresh start. She rejected…
The author and her husband have a 23-year age gap. Courtesy of Caroline Chirichella My husband is 23 years older than I am, but our age difference never bothered me…
The author said her Hudson Valley property has been available on Airbnb for five years, and her checkout policies have evolved over time. Courtesy of Elana Rabinowitz. I'm an Airbnb…
The author suggests getting rid of 5 things a day. Natalia Lebedinskaia/Getty Images Getting rid of just five things a day can make decluttering feel much more manageable. Small daily…
The author suggests getting rid of 5 things a day. Natalia Lebedinskaia/Getty Images Getting rid of just five things a day can make decluttering feel much more manageable. Small daily…
The author and her husband approach investing differently, but have figured out how to find a common ground. Courtesy of Laura Leavitt My husband and I have different approaches to…
The author (right) said this was the first picture she took with a guy she was dating during a trip to Acadia National Park. Courtesy of Renate Flanagan. I had…
The author has gotten clear scans for years, but is still anxious about cancer. Courtesy of the author I've survived cancer for 19 years, and my scans have been clear…
The author went to see the Flyers play. Courtesy of the author I was at a Flyers game when an 84-year-old woman appeared on the Jumbotron and stole the show.…
The author (right) found a connection in an unlikely place: her ex-husband's new wife, who later became his ex as well. Courtesy of Julie Peck. People often assume that my…
The author's grandfather doesn't want to retire. Courtesy of the author I'm Gen Z and have always valued rest, leisure, and finding balance in my life. My 86-year-old grandfather has…
Heidi Widmer now helps her neighbor, who has Parkinson's. Courtesy of Heidi Widmer Heidi Widmer is a 35-year-old who moved into an apartment building in Los Angeles in July. For…
The author and her family moved to the Gold Coast this year. Courtesy of Melissa Noble My family of five moved from a small country town to a city earlier…
The author (left) plans one-on-one outings with her nieces and nephew. Here she's seen enjoying Wollman Rink with one of her nieces. Courtesy of Emily Cappiello. Of course I'm a…
The author works in AI and is feeling burned out. Courtesy of Santiago Barraza Lopez I'm a lawyer who decided to work in AI to try to get ahead of…
When the author's dad died, she reevaluated her approach to work. Courtesy of Tayla Blaire I used to push myself at work, outearning myself year after year. When my dad…
The couple has been together for four years without merging bank accounts. Courtesy of Catherine Work My fiancé and I have been together for four years and have never had…
The author and her son moved into her husband's 2-bedroom townhome. Courtesy of Ashley Archambault When my husband and I got married, we had to decide where to live. My…
The author, shown with her family, was diagnosed with breast cancer in October of 2025. Courtesy of the author A year after my breast cancer diagnosis, I'm rejecting the "fighter"…
The author and her husband are spending a lot of time together after retiring and becoming empty nesters. Courtesy of Susan Teresa When my husband and I became empty nesters,…
The author left her career and went camping. Courtesy of the author Our friendship developed during years when our lives looked very similar. When I took a divergent path, and…
