Staying in a marriage long after it’s stopped serving you is a path many women find themselves on, often out of fear, guilt, or hope that things will improve. But hindsight is 20/20, and the women who ...

Leaving a toxic marriage is never easy, but for women who stay too long, the regrets can be overwhelming. Many look back and see years wasted on a relationship that only drained them, moments they ...

Why So Many Adults Look Back and Cringe at Old Beauty Habits Looking back at old routines can feel like opening a time ...

A few years ago, I stood in a theater watching my daughter dance, feeling proud and present—until a text message arrived that would alter the course of my life. It was from my husband, Harry. He’d ...

Are you living right now? Your answer may be, “Of course I’m alive in this moment – what a silly question”. But if you pause and ask yourself that question with an emphasis on are you living right ...

How many times have you seen “No Regrets” plastered across social media or on inspirational posters? We’re often told that living a life without regrets is the ultimate goal. But what if this advice ...

Retirees routinely express one major regret when polled about their retirement. Additional specific regrets emerge because of the primary regret. We look at them all and discuss how to avoid or remedy ...

There are no regrets in life, they say, just lessons. And homeownership comes with many lessons. No fewer than 45% of current homeowners say they have at least one regret about the purchase of their ...

This is an edition of The Wonder Reader, a newsletter in which our editors recommend a set of stories to spark your curiosity and fill you with delight. Sign up here to get it every Saturday morning.