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Building Male Friendships

Penn and I fall into gender stereotypes when it comes to friendships. I get deep quickly with fewer friends, and Penn has more surface-level friendships with a lot of people. There are so many examples of deep, vulnerable female relationships…

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Marriage

How Well Do You Know Your Partner?

This past year, Penn and I went out on a date. When we sat down we both happily agreed, “Let’s not talk about work or the kids.” We smiled, ordered drinks, and then we sat there. I’m pretty sure one…

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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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Faves

What Is Buddy Reading?

I love the idea of a book club. A bunch of friends get together on a monthly basis to talk about a shared topic…and there is usually wine and cheese! But let’s be honest…with my schedule, finishing an entire book…

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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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