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Why I Quit My Job to Take Care of My Grandkid
Many of us made a decision about leaving careers or not when we had kids. Here Amy Blacklock considers whether being a stay-at-home grandmother makes financial and personal sense.
Friendship Lost and Found: Reuniting with the Women Who Hold Your History
Some broken friendships are able to be put back together years later. Sherry Amatenstein reports on the special value of having women in your life with the same deep roots.
The 5 Worst Things to Say to a Friend Who’s Getting Divorced
Unfortunately, all too often, friends unintentionally shame, blame or send negative messages to the person going through the break-up. Walecia Konrad tells us what to do instead.
Cut Out of the Will? What to Do if Someone’s Getting Shortchanged
Talk about awkward: One woman’s mom and dad are planning to divvy up their estate in a waaaay unequal fashion. Our answer guru Cathi Hanauer has some smart advice.
How I Learned to Stop Hating Networking
Who knew? Introverts and women like us may have advantages when it comes to working professional contacts. Laura Fraser explains it all.
These Cities Have the Most “Boomerang Kids” Living with Parents
Adult children bunking with their parents isn’t unusual—especially in these areas, says a new study.
How a Girlfriend Getaway in Charleston Turned Strangers Into Friends
The itinerary was packed with cultural and culinary outings—but what travelers on the NextTribe trip to Charleston will remember most are the quick and deep bonds that developed.
A Different Kind of Unrequited Love: Remembering a Distant Mother
Author Deborah Burns thinks she loved more than she was loved in the pivotal relationship of her life. But here’s the silver lining she’s discovered.
Feeling Left Out? Why Those Younger Co-Workers Don’t Hang Out With You
Terry Haward felt like she was good friends with her colleagues. Until one telling moment when she realized she could never be part of their crowd.
