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Allie Volpe

Allie Volpe

Correspondent

Allie Volpe is a correspondent 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

Life
My partner and I don’t share many interests. Should we break up?My partner and I don’t share many interests. Should we break up?
Life

I like camping. My partner doesn’t. How will we make it work?

By Allie Volpe
How to make the most of your alone time
The Highlight

Solitude is necessary for a well-balanced social life. Here’s how to make it truly restorative.

By Allie Volpe
Advice
The secret to successful conversations with strangersThe secret to successful conversations with strangers
Advice

How to turn new people into new friends.

By Allie Volpe
Advice
3 things all great listeners do3 things all great listeners do
Advice

We can get distracted sometimes. Here’s how to make your loved ones feel truly heard.

By Allie Volpe
Advice
The fine line between healthy confidence and delusionThe fine line between healthy confidence and delusion
Advice

You just have to strike a balance between optimism and realism.

By Allie Volpe
Advice
How to figure out your finances after a breakupHow to figure out your finances after a breakup
Advice

It’s not just about budgeting, but how you want your money to make you feel in this new phase of life.

By Allie Volpe
Life
Is it okay if I don’t love my partner all the time?Is it okay if I don’t love my partner all the time?
Life

What you’re feeling is ambivalence. It can be a good thing.

By Allie Volpe
Life
You should be having more slumber parties with your friendsYou should be having more slumber parties with your friends
Life

Everyone can benefit from an overnight hang with their pals.

By Allie Volpe
The most important questions to ask when picking a health care plan
The Vox guide to using your benefits

Choosing health insurance in the US is notoriously difficult. Let this guide help.

By Allie Volpe
Life
How to be a better complainerHow to be a better complainer
Life

A guide to venting without annoying everyone you know.

By Allie Volpe