I wonder about the unique outlook of the Second-Spouse-Who-Wasn’t-A-First-Spouse. Can any such readers comment on your thoughts, feelings, struggles, expectations, etc?
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Karen Stewart’s Philosophy
I completely agree with this outlook! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VD9Npq8jYH4&feature=youtu.be] “There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so” -William Shakespeare
Continue readingSeparation Ceremonies
I think we need to start holding Divorce Ceremonies. Like in that movie, Under the Tuscan Sun, when Diane Lane’s marriage falls apart her friends get her a cake and they say “weddings begin with cake and they should end with cake too.” (or something to that effect). I love that!! And I want to take it a few steps further.
Continue readingMind Your Moments
It was May 24, 2006…
Continue readingMarital Expectations
I’d been married for about a month and a half when my husband told me that I needed to start “taking on more wifely duties.” WTF?!?!? “Excuse me?” I asked, and then went on. “You married me. I’m the same person I was two months ago.” I found it absurd that the man I’d lived with for three years thought that I should suddenly morph into a five-star chef and meticulous housekeeper after the vows left my lips. Turns out, it’s not so bizarre. It should be, of course… but it’s not. For some reason, many people assume their partner […]
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