February 11, 2023 by Judith Newman · Connection

Relationship Dealbreakers: Anjelica Huston Saved My Life

Looking back on her life's big decisions, Judith Newman sees that seemingly small things—taste, style—matter; often more over the years, not less.

NEXTTRIBE FAVORITE Editor's Note: On Feb. 15th, NextTribe is marking its sixth anniversary. To celebrate this month, we are sharing our favorite articles from the 1,500 plus we've published so far. In this incisive story, Judith Newman pinpoints the make-or-break moments in relationships. Cofounder Jeannie Ralston is especially fond of it because her aversion to bow ties that ended up being a dealbreaker made it in the story, under the pseudonym Lucy T.

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Many years ago, I went with the great love of my life to see Woody Allen’s Crimes and Misdemeanors. Don was 32 years my senior and game-show-host handsome; he had been married four times and was currently living with a wealthy woman who supported him. That woman wasn’t me.

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