When our son was six months old, I agreed with my husband that we would not have more children. We had one wild, strong-willed two-year-old girl and our always-sick-with-some-virus-from-daycare boy who was not yet sleeping through the night. This...
Steve and I have been married for 14 years. From the onset of our relationship, we knew that we were very different. He preferred nights with a Blockbuster movie while I was still very much in my party girl...
I was planning to move to the guest room. It was a week after our son’s birthday, but this decision had been brewing for months. I finally had enough, enough of what I could not entirely articulate, but enough...
Getting married and having children before my peers put me at a disadvantage for group playdates and mommy outings, but being the first to divorce put me in yet another category: The Single Friend.
I’ve always been an old soul....
It seems a recent trend is for people to offer up their "hot takes," or strong, personal opinions that many others tend to disagree with. While I have plenty of these that I could offer up, one that I'm...
I want a divorce but I am afraid to get one. I am very unclear about being "in love," like what that truly means. We have been married for so many years, and as much as I would love...
Members of the LGBTQIA+ community are celebrated during Pride Month, which has recently passed. However, there is one group that is often dismissed by the LGBT community and heterosexuals together: those who identify as bisexual. September 23rd is Bisexuality...
As a person who genuinely enjoys staying busy and has difficulty saying no, I’m used to walking through life with a never-ending to-do list. I’d love to say I handle the hustle and bustle without complaint or that I...
I love my husband, but I’m in an emotional affair.
I’m not sure how I let this happen. I’m a happily married woman, or I thought I was. A long-lasting relationship and a few children, what more could anyone want?...
This wasn't supposed to be my story. A failing marriage was never supposed to be an option and was not supposed to be my story. I woke up one day from a marriage fog and realized that for the...
One morning, I walked by the mirror a few months ago, saw my reflection, and didn’t recognize the person looking back at me. It sounds cliche, but I didn’t recognize the person in that mirror. I took a minute and...
Available vaccination has drastically changed my marriage.
I jumped at the opportunity to receive my vaccine and felt empowered like I was doing my part to push society toward some sense of normalcy. My husband and I were on a...
“Never go to bed angry,” the old saying goes. I glare at my husband over the top of my laptop. I've just settled in for my evening work session to finish what didn't get done from the day. Dinner...
The idea of separation carries a negative connotation, no matter how you slice it. A couple separates, one partner moves out, and the next thing you know, the divorce is finalized. It’s almost universally known as the natural prelude...
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See Circle City: Indianapolis Farmers’ Market Roundup
Spring has sprung! We can all finally come out of hibernation and enjoy the warmer temperatures and outdoor activities, including visiting an Indianapolis farmers’...
