Thinking about the home she grew up in and the ones where she raised her boys, Jeannie Ralston considers how much a house matters when it comes to family bonds. Her conclusion may surprise you.
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Family Estrangement: “Why I Don’t Speak to My Brothers”
Adele Francis adored all her siblings growing up. So why is she not speaking to two of them now? She shares the sad truth about how her family unraveled.
Sexier Sex: The Shot that Could Make It Happen
If you feel like the thrill is gone, listen to these three midlife women who got—yikes—a shot down there for better orgasms. Stephanie Booth finds out if it the O-Shot works.
Losing Jake: The Pain of Making THAT Decision
For 14 years, Lisa Bain has been protected, charmed, and consoled by her mutt Jake. As his life nears the end, she examines their special bond, which was deepened by tragedy.
6 Things My Cats Taught Me About Aging Gracefully
Who knew that cats could be good role models for dealing with issues we face as we get older? Nina Malkin explains what she’s learned from her fabulous felines.
To Dump or Not: When a Friendship Is More Pain Than Pleasure
When they met, they had so much in common (a broke, creative life in the city), but a couple of decades later, they’re drastically different. Should she hold onto a friendship that is unfulfilling out of guilt and nostalgia? Or is it time to let her old pal go?
The Dog DNA Test: Uncovering Your Mutt’s Secret History
Was her rescue dog a spaniel? A retriever? Something else entirely? Leah Ingram forked over some cash for pet DNA kits. What she learned was equal parts shocking and disappointing.
Do Dogs and Cats Count as Kids? Pet Parents Speak Out
We’re out there in droves: Women who may not have given birth to babies but have pets we love heart and soul. So why, asks Nina Malkin, do we have to put up with jokes, jabs, and eye-rolls from those around us?
My French Do-Over: Two Trips, Two Husbands, and the Life In Between
Half a lifetime ago, Diane Cole took a transformative trip with her first husband. Could she—should she—recreate it with her second spouse?
The Upside-Down World of Online Dating After Divorce
“Only sleep with guys who aren’t really right for you.” This is the kind of advice Sherri Eisenberg got when she waded into the online-dating waters. Here, she shares her adventures, the counter-intuitive rules, and the bit of advice that really and truly works.
