I Married the Boy I Met at 16 Because it Was More Than Puppy Love
You’re not going to marry the boy you start dating at 16. You’re too young to be that serious. It won’t last, you’re just a baby. Just some…
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Dear Husband, I Miss You But I Know Our Love is Still There
It was still dark this morning when you left for work. As always, you kissed me on the forehead and I mumbled a sleepy “love you” before rolling…
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My Husband is Not a Baby Guy
When we had our first baby, my husband floundered. I didn’t realize it at the time—that he was trying and learning. I felt like he was giving up.…
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My Husband Works So Hard For Us
As a writer, I don’t pen many jokes about marriage or my relationship with my husband. It’s not because I don’t find humor in those kinds of…
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He Puts the House to Bed
It starts with putting his baby to bed. He will doze off in their bed, snuggled close to his beloved baby girl. He will wake up in about 20 minutes.…
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Dear Husband, All My Relationships Had Walls Before You
Dear husband, When I sat down to write this and stared at the blank page, my thoughts reached back to the memories of that sun-drenched September…
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Here’s to the Good Dads
Let’s hear it for the dads. The ones who make our hearts explode the first time we see them holding our babies. The ones who put the baby in the…
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My Husband is Missing Thanksgiving Dinner For Work
Thanksgiving—it’s here again. That mix of gratefulness with a little tinge of bitterness. You see, in our house, someone is not here to watch the…
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Date Nights Are Not What Held Our Marriage Together
“You should date your spouse.” I heard this advice as a newly married woman and hung my hat on its truth. I assumed the person who spoke it was…
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My Husband and I Ask Each Other For Permission Before Making Plans With Friends
My husband asks me if it’s OK before he makes plans with his friends. No, it’s not a control thing. It’s a respect thing. I recently tweeted,…
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