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This one really stuck with me.

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What’s The Best (Non-Physical) Compliment You’ve Ever Received?

A few years ago, Joanna told me I was "really good at getting presents" after I flipped out over a bottle of fancy rinse-free hand wash she gave me before flight. That hand wash was pretty great, but what really stuck with me...

This one really stuck with me.

89 COMMENTS

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How Has Your Partner Surprised You Lately?

After nearly a decade together, I thought I knew all of Max's go-to moves...

After nearly a decade together, I thought I knew all of Max's go-to moves...

76 COMMENTS

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I am a terrible packer — the kind who massively overpacks and yet somehow shows up without shoes. But three years ago, I learned one small, simple packing tip that wholly changed that for me. Here it is...

It makes EVERYTHING easier.

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A few years ago, Joanna told me I was "really good at getting presents" after I flipped out over a bottle of fancy rinse-free hand wash she gave me before flight. That hand wash was pretty great, but what really stuck with me... This one really stuck with me.

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A few years ago, Joanna told me I was "really good at getting presents" after I flipped out over a bottle of fancy rinse-free hand wash she gave me before flight. That hand wash was pretty great, but what really stuck with me...

This one really stuck with me.

After nearly a decade together, I thought I knew all of Max's go-to moves...

After nearly a decade together, I thought I knew all of Max's go-to moves...

I am a terrible packer — the kind who massively overpacks and yet somehow shows up without shoes. But three years ago, I learned one small, simple packing tip that wholly changed that for me. Here it is...

It makes EVERYTHING easier.