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Last month, a study of remote workers–those whose jobs allow them to work from home–revealed that staying at home isn’t necessarily great for mental health. Compared with office workers, the number of …
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Does Living in Proximity to Others have to be challenging? Neighborhood conflicts and disputes can be a fascinating source of interpersonal drama. Every time I hear or read about someone tossing …
Visiting a friend for a weekend, I observed how she manages with her partner their shared space. It became clear to me that one is a neatnik, she might even say obsessive about it, and the …
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Along with the wonderful things shared in a home–food, conversation, music, games, even pets–there’s also something less pleasant that is easily shared: germs. Sometimes, these germs are brought in by …
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I have been living with my housemate for a year. Here’s how it has changed my life. Company I have company. During the days, most days, I’m busy with various work-related activities. The evening …
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A Place of My Own The only time I’ve ever lived alone was when I was 21 years old, shortly after graduating from college. Unsure of “what to do with my life,” I moved back to my hometown and began …
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