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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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.
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?
Sexual Healing: From Divorce Attorney to Love Booster
Talk about turnarounds! Burnt out from watching couples part ways, Beth Liebling decided to help people stay (very close) together with a boutique that sells items both lacy and racy.
Hear! Hear! Hack Your Smartphone So You Don’t Miss a Thing
Did the bad habits of your youth blow out your ears and leave you wondering how to hear better on your smartphone? There’s a better hearing app for that.
Married With No Honeymoon? This Couple Proves It’s Never Too Late for a Romantic Trip
Eileen Stukane and her husband visited Sicily for the natural beauty and the food. They never expected the trip to turn into the honeymoon they never had.
Is It Worth Fighting With Family Over a Bumper Sticker?
We all have questions about how to live in this crazy world, and now NextTribe has something for that: Our own super-plugged-in advice columnist. Here she tells us how to deal with an offensive bumper sticker (can you guess what it says?) on a borrowed car.
Gray Divorce Statistics: What We’re Really Thinking About the Shocking Epidemic
Our article on boomer marriages dissolving at double the usual rate got the Tribe talking. Come listen in.
White Elephant Gift Exchange: One Family’s Wild Holiday Free For All
How does your extended family give gifts? And how’s that working for you? Ellesor Holder reports on the un-Christmasy sentiments that fire up every December 25th.
Republican and Democrat Friends: Are Cross-Party Friendships Another Thing Women Do Best?
If a Democrat can be friends with Ann Coulter, isn’t there hope the rest of us can all get along?
