Between the ages of 16 and 26, Dorie's grandfather died, she started and ended several romantic relationships, she moved away from home to attend college, she began a new career, and she entered into a serious long-term relationship headed toward marriage and the formation of a family. Although none of these __________ were particularly unexpected, Dorie nonetheless experienced a fair amount of stress over this 10-year period.
▸ catastrophes
▸ daily hassles
▸ significant life changes
▸ irritations