Some Couples Are Trading Honeymoons For “Solomoons”—But I’m So Glad We Didn’t
On our wedding day, my husband and I couldn’t wait to, as they say, “Get outta Dodge.” Our engagement wasn’t a particularly long…
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Once Upon a Time, We Choose Each Other to Do This Life Together
It’s close to 7:30 p.m., and I just spoke to my husband on the phone 20 minutes ago. “I’m on the way home,” he’d said. A line I…
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Want Your Husband to Know How You’re Feeling? Tell Him.
After six years of marriage, I think I have something figured out. Communication is EVERYTHING. OK, you might be rolling your eyes and thinking,…
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We’re In a Season of Life Right Now Where Our Marriage isn’t About Romance, it’s About Remembering Us
It was happening. The no-look passing by in the kitchen. The conversation that was strictly about schedules and kids and work. The nit-picking over…
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Dear Husband, I Love Being By Your Side At Church
My favorite dates with my husband are at church. Yeah, you heard that right. You see, church and “us” has a history. One of our very first…
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Rate Increase Notice From Disproportionately Working Moms Who Are Sick and Tired of That Baloney
Dear Client H., I’ve enjoyed working with you on the Marriage, Children, and Home Life Management Project (or, MCHLMP) and I am delighted…
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Our Marriage is Far From Perfect, But it’s Just Right For Us
“I really like your wedding ring. So many women today have such big, over-the-top ones . . . it’s nice to see a simple, beautiful ring.” I’m…
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Dear Husband, Our Love and This Life Can Be Messy Sometimes, But it Belongs to Us
In the past year, our family of four has been through it. And through it again. From the horrific blow of losing a parent, to job rejections, to…
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The Day I Stopped Going Around Our Marriage Problems and Started Going Through
I don’t know if I want to be a dad. Sitting there, celebrating Valentine’s Day as newly expectant parents, I heard these words. And…
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Thank You For Being a Daddy Who Buttons the Snaps
To my wonderful, busy, exhausted husband. I love you. I’m proud of you. I know we’ve tried and waited so long to finally get to this…
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