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It's the little things that make life meaningful. When we're young, our lives are relatively contained. First, we have our families, who nurture us and give us a foundation to stand on. As the years ...

Chris Duffy isn't going to sugarcoat it: Making friends as an adult is hard. If you’ve ever tried to figure out exactly how to ask a potential platonic connection for their number—or word that first ...

We spend most of our lives chasing after the things we’re supposed to want: a high-paying job, a big house, the admiration of strangers. After all the time and energy we spend trying to make those ...

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The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here. This is an edition of ...