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This man's moving story shows why caring for others must start with self-care.

"Caregiving is nothing but confusion when you first start out."

70-year-old Frank Blood, who has been caregiving for his wife, Mary Ann, for almost two decades, adds, "It took me years and years to learn this stuff."

"The biggest challenge was knowing what was important and what wasn't."

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Melissa McCarthy invited Blake Lively and her husband to SNL and it was great.

Melissa McCarthy's "Saturday Night Live" opening monologue — a tribute to moms on the eve of Mother's Day — was adorable, as she led a smiley, unassuming mom from the audience, a woman named Joan, on a backstage (and hilarious) tour of the SNL studios.

But it was one line during the segment that especially caught the internet's attention.

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5 important things men can learn from Jack of 'This Is Us.'

It's the story of "the big three," a set of triplets (a biological brother and sister, and their adopted brother), and the two parents, Jack and Rebecca, who shaped their adult lives.

"This Is Us" is the shamefully, unapologetically tear-jerking NBC hit that has millions tuning in every week to ugly-cry together, and it just wrapped its first season.

The show isn't always perfect, but is thoughtful in its portrayal of characters we're not used to seeing — maybe none more so than Jack Pearson, the dutiful and selfless dad of the family.

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5 things to do if you feel like you'll never forgive your partner for voting Trump.

The true cost of avoiding talking about money with your significant other.

Not talking about money can seriously damage an otherwise healthy relationship.

Only a couple of years ago, the idea of sharing how much money you make with your colleagues or friends was one of those taboos that you just don’t mess with.

But recently, there’s been a huge conversation about getting those numbers out in the open.

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This man's moving story shows why caring for others must start with self-care.

"Caregiving is nothing but confusion when you first start out."

Melissa McCarthy invited Blake Lively and her husband to SNL and it was great.

5 important things men can learn from Jack of 'This Is Us.'

It's the story of "the big three," a set of triplets (a biological brother and sister, and their adopted brother), and the two parents, Jack and Rebecca, who shaped their adult lives.

5 things to do if you feel like you'll never forgive your partner for voting Trump.

She pledged to be by his side in sickness and in health. She didn’t let him down.

My family met with Justin Trudeau last month to learn about Canada’s trans rights bill.

The true cost of avoiding talking about money with your significant other.

Not talking about money can seriously damage an otherwise healthy relationship.

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"Caregiving is nothing but confusion when you first start out."

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It's the story of "the big three," a set of triplets (a biological brother and sister, and their adopted brother), and the two parents, Jack and Rebecca, who shaped their adult lives.

Not talking about money can seriously damage an otherwise healthy relationship.