November 3, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
It’s always a sign of grace to extend a second chance to others, but in an exclusive relationship, what does extending that second chance mean if adultery is involved? Is it a second chance to do it again? Or is…
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It only took 30 years, but I have finally found true love, and with the most surprising of people-my husband. When we first met, I loved the songs he wrote and played on the guitar, his cute curly sideburns, and…
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Can I do this? Can I finally write about saying goodbye? I used to be a writer when I was younger, and I was fairly successful writing screenplays. It was all I ever wanted to be, and the only thing…
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March 9, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
After enjoying 31 years of a robust and healthy marriage, I can say with unwavering certainty that I don’t have a clue how it happened. The best I can offer is that it’s been luck, then try to deconstruct that…
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August 8, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Any journey from point A to point B goes more smoothly with a map. For newlyweds, dividing up household chores is part of the journey through life together, and having a map is the best way to keep the chores…
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The Valley of Shadows: Senior Parents and Loneliness There is a basic design flaw in humans and their phases of life: none of us knows what any given stage is like until we’ve been there and lived the experience. Although…
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April 2, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
When you’re in a committed relationship, you’ve already been through that magical time when your partner was the most gorgeous creature on the face of the earth and could do no wrong. You’ve seen your future in their eyes, lost…
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