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Allie Volpe

Allie Volpe

Senior Reporter

Allie Volpe is a senior reporter covering mental health, relationships, wellness, money, home life, and work. She’s curious about how to live better, both practically and holistically, having reported on topics like the components of an effective apology and ways to deal with a canceled or delayed flight. Her reporting offers actionable and accessible advice to readers, empowering them to live happier and healthier lives.

Before joining Vox, she was a freelance reporter, contributing to the New York Times, The Atlantic, the Washington Post, Rolling Stone, Playboy, and many others. Outside of work, she is a triathlete and avid karaoker.

Have a question about how to improve your life? Send her a tweet at @allieevolpe or you can reach her by email at allie.volpe@vox.com.

Latest articles by Allie Volpe

What your sibling birth order does — and doesn’t — explain
The Highlight

Are you destined to always be the "eldest daughter"?

By Allie Volpe
The secret to modern friendship, according to real friendsThe secret to modern friendship, according to real friends
Even Better

My friend wrote a book about friendship. Here’s what we learned about ours.

By Allie Volpe
How the self-care industry made us so lonely
Even Better

The commodification of an activist concept turned a revitalizing practice into an isolating one.

By Allie Volpe
You really should say something if you hate your friend's partnerYou really should say something if you hate your friend's partner
Even Better

All is not lost if they are dating a complete loser.

By Allie Volpe
How to fight without ruining a relationship
Even Better

You can have healthy disagreements with the people in your life.

By Allie Volpe
If you want to belong, find a third place
Even Better

Your neighborhood watering hole is more important than you think.

By Allie Volpe
How anxiety became a catchall for every unpleasant emotion
Even Better

Here’s how to understand the difference between everyday anxiety and an anxiety disorder.

By Allie Volpe
The indoorsy person’s guide to the great outdoors
Home Planet

Nature is for everyone. Here’s how to enjoy it, no matter where you live.

By Benji Jones and Allie Volpe
Why couples are choosing cohabitation over marriage
Even Better

First comes love, then comes … moving in together.

By Allie Volpe
Why it’s so hard to feel “enough” — and what to do about it
Even Better

Our obsession with self-improvement is making us miserable.

By Allie Volpe