Tag Archives: realationship
Spontaneous Grooms
In July 2000, San Diego Pride held a mass commitment ceremony for several dozen same-sex couples. Single, I attended to witness all the love. “Please turn to your partner and repeat these vows,” the minister said. On a whim, I … Continue reading
Financial Independence
Women are establishing financial independence or equity in their relationships… I have decided to NOT combine finances with my partner in order to have my own financial independence. With this independence, I feel a lot more in control of my … Continue reading
Acting Black
“I liked him until he started acting Black,” she said, talking about me. “Acting Black? He is Black,” said my friend. Days prior: I had joined my friend’s Thanksgiving. Her cousin and I instantly connected, having deep conversations about E.E. … Continue reading
Berti
Would I have gone on a date with my future spouse had I looked closely at her Tinder profile? Probably not. There was a dog in her picture; I’m allergic to everything furry. We hadn’t yet ordered a drink when … Continue reading