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We’re Doing Boundaries Wrong

Over the past couple years, the phrase “setting boundaries” has been extremely popular. To me, it always felt like a list of absolutes. Walls you put up to protect yourself and supposedly, lead to a happier life. But to be…

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Asking For A Friend (Literally)

I am finding myself, more and more, craving connection as I get older. I have the best, most loyal friends from different parts of my life but during the day-to-day, I think it’s safe to say: I need more friends. …

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10 TV Couples That Are Marriage Goals

Make no mistake, marriage is not for the faint of heart. Penn and I have been married for 16 years, and while not all of them have been easy, all of them have been worth it. I mean, we did…

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To My Friends Who Keep Showing Up

When describing me one time, Penn said I made friends much like I enter a cold pool. Some of you jump, cannonball style, right into the deep end. Not me. First I start on the steps letting my body get…

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10 TV Shows Always Worth a Rewatch

If 2020 had an official sport, it would have been binge-watching. We watched every Marvel movie in storyline order (not release order) and, whew, that was a project. But there’s something about the simple predictability of a show we’ve seen…

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Pandemic Productivity & Missing Our Friends

Remember back in school when you had to do a group project? There was always that awkward first meeting where everyone found their role and decided how the group would be productive together. Some people were expert planners, and others…

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