Tag Archives: marriage

Remembering 3 Words

Posted on August 14, 2023 by msw blog

The neurological examination was over. Alan had done better than expected, remembering two of the three words (“pencil” and “watch”) and the incumbent president’s name. As the doctor wrote his prescriptions, I stood next to my very tired and stressed … Continue reading →

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Cup of Comfort

Posted on August 13, 2023 by msw blog

When Jamie goes away on a business trip, he doesn’t write a love note to place on my pillow. He leaves a tea bag with my morning mug on the kitchen counter. And fresh water in the kettle. As Jamie … Continue reading →

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A Sweet Habit

Posted on July 21, 2023 by msw blog

I was single for 20 years. So, when my new husband started embracing me each night before falling asleep, I found the habit sweet but constricting. Then I remembered how my husband’s previous partner developed multiple myeloma. How he once … Continue reading →

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Managing Holiday Relationship Expectations

Posted on June 29, 2023 by msw blog

 Do you know what you and your partner are doing for the holidays? Are you exchanging gifts? Does your partner even care about celebrating? If you’ve been putting off talking about all of this because you know holidays can be a … Continue reading →

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Kiss

Posted on June 3, 2023 by msw blog

Kiss me and you will see how important I am. – Sylvia Plath Positively Purging-I welcome your feedbacks in the comments and your likes and passing the real life wisdom on to others as I embark on this new venture … Continue reading →

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