Tag Archives: marriage

Over the Border

Posted on June 2, 2023 by msw blog

In what moment from your life have you felt truly present? My dad was the last to say goodbye to my mom. He sat on the edge of her bed and started repeating a saying he used several times: In … Continue reading →

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The Question

Posted on May 21, 2023 by msw blog

If you and your partner are wondering if you should get married, each of you should reflect on what shaped your views of marriage. Did your parents constantly fight and you fear your marriage might be similarly mired in conflict? … Continue reading →

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My Sweetie

Posted on May 7, 2023 by msw blog

We’ve endured lockdowns in Shanghai since March 2022, surfacing with just a day to buy provisions before going back into “house arrest.” My husband’s birthday fell on the second day of the current lockdown. I gave him, my spouse of … Continue reading →

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Best Husband Ever

Posted on April 30, 2023 by msw blog

My husband and I are both teachers. On our 10th anniversary, I suggested that we review our vows and give grades for how well we had achieved our commitments. Going line by line, we gave our ratings on vows like, … Continue reading →

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Our Night of Drama

Posted on April 6, 2023 by msw blog

In 1978 my husband and I were heading to the Metropolitan Opera when we had a passionate argument. I tore our opera tickets into tiny pieces and threw them to the ground. We reconciled, gathered up the ticket remnants and … Continue reading →

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