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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

How old am I supposed to look?
Life

When bodies and appearances are malleable, what does that mean for the person underneath?

By Allie Volpe
Advice
Help! My friend is replacing me with AI.Help! My friend is replacing me with AI.
Advice

What to do if your friends are confiding in ChatGPT instead of you.

By Allie Volpe
What twins can teach us about friendship
The Highlight

They grow up together, but are twins destined to share a social network?

By Allie Volpe
Advice
You might not be as good of a friend as you think you areYou might not be as good of a friend as you think you are
Advice

Most people say friendship is important to them, but often act in ways that contradict that sentiment.

By Allie Volpe
The Highlight
Yes, you need “me time.” Here’s how to do it right.Yes, you need “me time.” Here’s how to do it right.
The Highlight

Even when you’re physically alone, you might not be getting the restorative solitude you need.

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
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