On this Valentine’s Day, and every other day, choose love over career

Published February 13, 2024 10:30am ET



“Oh, don’t get married too early,” Taylor, a graphic designer from Denver, was told by friends and family growing up. “Make sure you finish college, don’t get married too young, go out and see the world and do all these other things, and don’t get too attached to anyone too quickly.” 

And that is exactly what Taylor did. She spent her 20s having fun and building her career. But now, at 33, Taylor is beginning to have regrets. She looks at her older boss, who is “really beautiful and talented and friendly and outgoing” but never dates anyone because she is always too busy working late.

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