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This Week in Motto: Finding Love in Grief

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One of the most read stories on Motto this week was the news that Beau Biden’s widow Hallie is now in a relationship with Beau’s brother, Hunter.

The story broke with tabloid breathlessness, but I like to think that the reason people wanted to know more was not about sordid drama, but because they were considering the emotional heart of the story: how two people came together during deep grief.

Former Vice President Joe Biden’s statement of support for his son and his daughter-in-law said as much: “We are all lucky that Hunter and Hallie found each other as they were putting their lives together again after such sadness.”

Grief and its fractal effects are something we’ve always explored on TIME and Motto and of course will continue to. If you want to share a personal story, I would love to hear it, and you can email me at claire.howorth@time.com.

1) “What Motherhood Taught Me About Grief”

Author Julie Buxbaum writes about how raising a daughter helped her come to terms with the death of her mother.

2) Not Exercising Is Just As Bad For Your Health As Being Obese

A new study found that hitting the gym is one of the most powerful things you can do to protect your heart.

3) How to Have an Orgasm

Experts share their best tips on how to achieve ecstasy in the bedroom.

4) Mississippi Killed a Bill That Would Have Made Domestic Violence Grounds for Divorce

A Republican lawmaker worried the bill would erode the sanctity of marriage in the state.

5) “What I Learned From Applying to The Bachelor

How applying for the reality dating show helped one woman understand her own worth.

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