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25 Stupidly Simple Things Every 20-Something Should Realize

Find a job that will bring peace and joy.

By Juliet Lanka

Updated 1 year ago, January 16, 2024

24. Know your single status isn’t embarrassing. 

“You do not need to be married by now.” — aden34

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