Is the smartphone panic dumb?

Is the smartphone panic dumb?

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A therapist on relationships, ghosting and realistic standards

Relationships have always required compromise and patience. But dating apps, social media and therapy-speak can make ordinary human flaws feel like reasons to walk away. So, when is it right to leave and when are we giving up on people too quickly?Host Megan McArdle talks with ps ...  Show more

Why homeownership feels impossible for Gen Z

For generations, owning a home was seen as the first real step into adulthood: a place to raise a family, build wealth and claim a piece of the American Dream. But for Gen Z, soaring prices, high mortgage rates and a shortage of starter homes have pushed even modest houses out of ...  Show more

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