Ron Clendenin

Millennials are embracing vintage marriage skills that stood the test of time.

While Millennials are often seen as the generation of digital connections and modern relationships, many are finding wisdom in the marriage habits of the past. Unlike the stereotypical whirlwind romances of today, old-school marriage skills focus on stability, intention, and partnership. Millennials are taking inspiration from their grandparents’ generation, blending timeless values with contemporary ideals to build strong, lasting marriages.

This shift isn’t about going back to outdated gender roles or losing the progress made in equality and independence. Instead, it’s about recognizing that some traditional practices—like clear communication, shared responsibilities, and meaningful gestures—have a lot to offer modern couples.

Here are some old-school marriage skills that Millennials are reviving and embracing in a big way.

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Gen X and Boomers bring different strengths to surviving the next big disaster.

When disaster strikes, preparedness can make all the difference. While no one can predict the next big crisis—be it natural disaster, economic downturn, or global pandemic—how well you handle it often depends on how ready you are. Generation X and Baby Boomers approach preparedness with distinct mindsets shaped by their life experiences, resources, and attitudes toward risk.

Boomers tend to have more resources, stable housing, and established networks, giving them a solid foundation for weathering storms. On the other hand, Gen X, known as the “survivor” generation, often blends pragmatism with adaptability, making them quick to adjust when plans go sideways. Let’s break down the different ways these generations get ready for whatever might come their way.

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Bridging the generational language gap one phrase at a time.

Just when millennials thought they had mastered all things digital, Gen Z arrived with an entirely new vocabulary that’s leaving their slightly older peers completely baffled. While generational differences have always existed, the rapid evolution of internet culture has created a particularly wide communication gap between these two groups, leading to some hilariously frustrating misunderstandings.

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The generational divide at work reveals fundamentally different relationships to labor, success, and fulfillment.

Office dynamics have transformed dramatically as Gen Z brings unprecedented perspectives to workplaces previously dominated by Baby Boomer sensibilities. This youngest generation of workers—born between 1997 and 2012—approaches professional life with values and expectations that often appear contradictory or even confounding to those who entered the workforce during the late 20th century. Their attitudes toward authority, flexibility, mental health, and professional development reflect profound shifts in how work integrates with identity and purpose.

What Boomers sometimes misinterpret as entitlement or laziness often masks sophisticated strategies for navigating an economy fundamentally different from the one their parents and grandparents encountered. These approaches to work life represent adaptations to precarious economic conditions, technological shifts, and evolving social values that many older workers never had to consider.

The resulting disconnects create both friction and opportunity as organizations adapt to multigenerational workforces.

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Building a bridge of understanding can tear down the wall of detachment.

When a detachment wall rises between you and your adult child, it often feels like every conversation hits an invisible barrier. You may exchange words, but the connection is missing, leaving an echo of misunderstanding and frustration. This emotional wall can form slowly over time or spring up suddenly after a conflict or a life change, creating distance that feels impossible to close. The good news is, with intention and patience, you can start chipping away at that wall, brick by brick.

The following ideas are practical, heart-centered ways to break down the detachment wall and rebuild a healthy, loving relationship with your adult child.

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The twisted medical legacy that quietly shaped veteran care.

There’s a strange, little-known history hiding behind the term “combat cocktail.” What sounds like a tough-guy drink order is actually the name given to powerful drug combinations routinely prescribed to war veterans dealing with trauma, anxiety, and sleep disorders. These weren’t carefully curated solutions—they were desperate, often reckless attempts to quiet pain quickly.

Across decades, doctors leaned on chemical sedation to solve psychological wounds. But these regimens sometimes caused more harm than healing, leaving generations of soldiers medicated into silence.

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