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Balancing Care and Freedom in Marriage

 My husband and I have been married 10 years. I’m 84 and he is 75 now. My vision was to travel a bit and enjoy retirement. Two years into the marriage he started falling, after many neurologist visits and many … Continue reading →

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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 →

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Best Husband Ever

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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Fun Things to Do on Your Anniversary

Enjoy an At-Home Spa Day Skip the spa and give each other relaxing massages. It’s a fun, intimate activity that you’ll both love. Take Some Pictures Hire a professional to your photos. Pick a meaningful location to snap a few … Continue reading →

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