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Grief seems intricately tied with middle age in a way that we didn’t totally anticipate. Maybe we were insulated by our youth, but now heartbreak feels hard to avoid. Whether its losing a loved one, experiencing a colossal break up, or saying goodbye a pet you grew older with, music can still sooth your sorrow. Renee Sagiv shared some of her favorites, including a Bonnie Tyler, who passed away last week, sleeper hit, to feed her pain at the link in bio. In the past several decades there has been a giant shift in how many 40 year olds have never been married. In 2021, 25 percent of them had never marched down the aisle (up from 6% in 1980). At the link in bio, Shani Silver shares her account of this growing contingent of single women that she's part of. The World Cup has reached the quarterfinals and even if you’re not a soccer fan, you’ve probably heard about some of the drama on and off the field (ahem, Trump). But we’re here to create our own drama with a fun little game of FMK. In the race for the Golden Boot—the player who scores the most goals in the tournament—three men are leading the pack. There's Messi, Argentina's little GOAT, the internet's favorite Norwegian Viking, Haaland, and the cool, collected Frenchman, Mbappé. Who will you pick to score (F), get a red card (K), or take home the trophy (M)? If you've ever been in therapy and are dying to know what your therapist *actually* thinks of you, you'll want to read Carla Sosenko's account of having this scenario become a reality. As it turns out—maybe not surprisingly—learning what's on your counselor's mind can feel pretty unsettling. Read what happened at the link in bio. The year Katy Maiolatesi decided to stop trying for a child, she adopted a dog she named Gilly. Eleven years later, it was time to say goodbye. But she didn't expect the feelings that came with the inevitable end. Read her story at the link in bio. Let's say it's a scorching holiday weekend and you're looking to enjoy a nostalgic summer movie where a group of kids find a ☠ body or two. If you can imagine it (is it really a stretch?), and these were your choices, which one are you hanging out in the A/C to watch? Are you a Goonie forever? Or will you be Standing By your pals? Tell us in the comments and let us know how hot it is where you are!