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It’s a Beautiful Day in This Neighborhood

A few years ago, I updated my Facebook relationship status from “single” to “in a relationship.” Instantly, the ads on the side of my news feed stopped trying to sell me cat-themed clothing and started showing me engagement rings and meth PSAs.

“Whoa, whoa, Facebook. Slow down,” I said. “I’m not old enough to even think about trying meth.”

I was getting engagement ring ads because I am a female in my 20s who was in a relationship and that’s what other females in their 20s in relationships are doing. It’s true — I know a lot of people who are getting engaged. I don’t know any people who are doing meth.

Until recently!

It's important to have a diverse group of friends.

It’s important to have a diverse group of friends.

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