Tag: relationships
A Love Note to My Husband (And Why You Should Write...
Allow me to propose a love gift to your person in this month of love.
Inspired by the movie Marriage Story, which is largely about...
Reflections on Nine Years of Marriage
My husband and I celebrated our ninth anniversary this past week. It's not really one people talk about, and ours fell smack dab between...
Finding a Love Letter
One morning, while tackling the clutter in the bedroom closet before holiday packing, I discovered a mystery box. The box was small and white...
Being The Black Sheep
I am the black sheep of my family.
The daughter of two ultra-conservative parents, I am everything they are not. I am pro-choice, pro-gun reform,...
Take the Trip: Why Spending Time with My Husband Away from...
Life happens. We all know it does. But lately, life has been happening a lot. It had been over a year since my husband...
Day Dates Around Indianapolis
It's June – have you scheduled a date with your significant other yet this year? One of my favorite things to do with my...
Dear Dad, I Was Always Worth It
Dear Dad,
As June approaches every year, I think about you. I wonder if you think about me. I have come to the conclusion that...
Impermanent Permanence
Buying the home where, God-willing, you plan to spend the rest of your days. Having the kids who consume and take and fill every...
Fatherless Once Again
Sometimes, it feels like I've spent more time fatherless than I did having a dad. This comes off a bit strangely because, well, I...
My Husband Does Fifty Percent of the Parenting
My husband does 50% of the parenting- and sometimes more. We have equal parenting responsibilities. When I read articles and memes galore about the...
When Motherhood Feels Unfair
“Sometimes motherhood feels unfair.” The words tumbled out of my mouth and landed on what seemed like deaf ears. I felt unseen and undervalued....
Finding Lost Keys for My Husband – Acts of Service
I took my query to Google in equal parts bewilderment and amusement after my husband marched into my home office yet again that day,...
Holding Your Hand in Tragedy
When someone you love is facing a difficult time, it's hard to know how to support them. You fear saying the wrong thing. Last...
Our Friends Are Widows
I never expected to watch our friends become widows. Friends, as in plural, more than one. We aren’t even 40 years old yet and...