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Interpersonal relationships are a vital part of everyday life. We know relationships aren’t perfect, but we can help guide you through advice on how to fix common issues, things you should and shouldn’t say to the people in your life, and, of course, roundups of funny cartoons and quotes to remind you that laughter can be the best medicine.

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Surprising Secrets of the Most Happily Married Couples

Think you know the rules for a healthy, happy marriage? Some of these secrets from happy couples may make you...


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On the Eve of Her Daughter’s Wedding, A Mother Realizes a Surprising Truth About Marriage

As she considers advice to give her daughter, Ruth Pennebaker realizes that marriage is an ever-changing adventure


People Shared Their Funniest Family Stories and It Got Heartwarming Real Fast

Kids—and spouses, apparently—still say the darnedest things.


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Marriage Advice From People Who Have Been Together 50+ Years

For more than five decades, these nine couples have stuck together through thick and thin, and in sickness and health....


7 Sneaky Reasons You Never Finish Your To-Do List

These to-do list-making mistakes can hinder you from reaching your goals. Here's how to write a more effective to-do list.


Here’s How Science Could Make Your Memories Last Forever

If you could save the memories in your brain like a computer’s hard drive, would you? Soon, that could be...


4 Heartwarming True Tales of Vintage Christmas Kindness

These true stories from readers like you prove that, deep down, Christmas has always been about the joy of giving.


How to Preserve Old Photos: 7 Ways to Keep Antique Family Photos Looking Their Best

Don't leave the fate of irreplaceable keepsakes to chance. Follow these guidelines to preserve your photos for many years to...

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How Charities Spend Your Money: Eye-Opening Truths to Read Before You Donate

Know what happens when you donate money to these four organizations, and how to make sure your giving counts.


My House Burned Down, and Here’s What It Taught Me: One Mother’s Heart-Pounding True Story

"My family and I survived the blaze, but we thought we’d lost everything else. We were wrong."


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“If You Find This Letter, Then It’s For You”: What It’s Like to Write Love L...

Hannah Brencher left a note on the subway for a stranger. What came next was an abundance of love.


Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease: 8 Daily Habits a Neurologist Swears By

The best part: You're probably already doing them.


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10 Joyous ‘Peanuts’ Quotes Guaranteed to Improve Your Day

Charles Schulz debuted his first-ever Peanuts comic strip on October 2nd, 1950, in nine newspapers around America. 65 years and...


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Organize Your Car: 6 Quick Tricks That Stop the Mess for Good

There really is a place for everything—even on the road. Use these clever tricks to keep your car clutter-free and...


3 Touching True Stories That Illustrate the Power of Acceptance

These tales from the Moth, America's premier storytelling group, touch on the empowerment and humor that comes with accepting others—and...


“Pull Yourself Together!”: Rob Lowe on the Unexpected Tears of Sending His Son to College

The Emmy award-winning actor had no idea how hard it would be to send his favorite Patriots fan off to...


This Simple Test Can Predict The Future of Your Relationship

Will a couple who paddles a canoe together stay together?

14 Dad Stories That Display the Kindest, Bravest, Wisest Fathers in the World

In 100 words or less, readers share their poignant tales of the bond between father and child


So I Let My Daughter Play With a Stranger at the Beach. And Then Learned This.

My misguided fear about my child interacting with strangers led to a heartwarming discovery.


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The Stranger Who Changed My Life: A Short Love Story

In this true short love story, a party girl meets her match as she passes through Montana with a traveling...


20 Argument Quotes to End Fights in Your Relationships

Need to de-escalate an argument with someone you love? Whether you're butting heads with your sibling or significant other, these...


How a Boy and His Telephone Operator Formed a Lovely, Lasting Friendship

In this Reader's Digest Classic, originally published in 1966 as "The Voice in the Box," a little boy forges a...


9 Important, Invisible Job Skills You Might Not Realize You Have

It’s not just the bullet points on your resume that make for a successful career. These little workplace habits and...

13 Secrets Ancestry Trackers Know About Your Family Tree (That You Don’t)

Curious about your family tree? The country's top genealogists explain the tricks of the trade.


14 Love Stories That Prove the Meaning of Love in 100 Words or Less

Readers share their most romantic moments in these short-and-sweet love stories


A Devoted Husband Confesses: Why I Wear Two Wedding Bands

A man explains to a stranger how wearing a second wedding band has changed his life.


Don’t Be a Sissy: Garrison Keillor’s Rules to Surviving a Minnesota Winter

The humorist makes a compelling case for embracing the cold.


Feeding a Friendship: How a Simple Homemade Meal Forged a Bond I’ll Never Forget

For one woman homesick in a new city, a comforting chat over a thoughtful meal helped warm the soul.


10 Ways to Keep Your Marriage Together After Losing a Job

Ten survival tips for maintaining marriage after a job loss.