Tag Archives: realationship
Remembering 3 Words
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
Cup of Comfort
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
Creative Project
Blige, is reveling in her newfound peace and her many creative projects — and her single status. “Divorce, that took a load off,” she says, leaning back in her chair. “The day that I began to lighten up is the … Continue reading
Relationship Change
What pushed you to make this change? I had kind of flirted with online dating off and on over the years, but during covid I was like, “Let me develop system to apply some of the same standards I have … Continue reading
A Sweet Habit
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
Real Life of an MSW 