Ground Rules

Ground Rules is a newsletter about relationships, separation, and finding your way forward — with a few stories, some solid advice, and just enough sarcasm to keep it real.

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  • The Drivers Seat

    The Drivers Seat

    I was helping my oldest with some relationship questions yesterday. She’s been dating a few different guys but wants to explore a serious relationship with one of them.…

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    4 min read

  • There’s No Crying In Corporate

    There’s No Crying In Corporate

    Have you ever thought about how odd it is that we trade our time for money? It feels normal because it’s all we’ve known, but in reality it’s…

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    4 min read

  • Do The Thing

    Do The Thing

    Thank you to Austin Kleon for making me aware of an article from Oliver Burkeman at The Guardian, “eight secrets to a (fairly) fulfilled life”. I love it when people have…

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    4 min read

  • Brain Dump

    Brain Dump

    I’ve never attended any of my high school reunions. I didn’t hate school; in fact, I look back on my high school years with fondness. Unlike elementary or…

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    4 min read

  • Nobody Knows What They’re Doing

    Nobody Knows What They’re Doing

    In the beginning I’m fascinated by children who have no fear of interacting with adults, the ones who will talk to their doctor or dentist during an appointment…

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    4 min read

  • Book Review – Do Nothing

    Book Review – Do Nothing

    This week’s newsletter is going to be a little different. We’ve been toying with the idea of reviewing books that we think might be helpful to our readers.…

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    4 min read