The First Steps in a Journey of 1,000
I’m hoping to talk more about self-compassion soon, about what it looks and sounds like, and how one might actually practice it, if they were so inclined....
Category: Marriage
Threadbare
Remember when I mentioned that things were pretty good in my marriage? Well, right after I wrote that, they started chafing again. It was to be suspected, our g...
Dodging Resentment
Used to be, when my husband was out late, or sick, or just busy, I did the dishes for him. The dishes are his job, and he’s really good about emptying and...
What 2016 Brings
Christmas is over, and I’m looking toward the new year. I love new years, new beginnings, clean slates, a chance to start fresh. At least I used to. It...
Playing Catch-up
Well, a belated Merry Christmas to you and yours. I hope you had a great day, whether you celebrate or not, and that you have plans to celebrate the New Year in...
Panic and Dread
On Sunday night my husband alerted me to the fact that he would not be home before bedtime one night this week, and I promptly had a panic attack. A real, legit...
The Part I Play
So I’m feeling like a jerk for hanging my husband out to dry. Yes, he could work on some stuff, but so can I. And he really is a good person, a caring hus...
The Specifics
So I was formulating a response to one of the comments yesterday, and I realized I had too much to say in that space. The reality is there is no one reason that...
He is never going to get it
My husband and I have had some difficult talks lately, and things between us are getting better. I think he’s really starting to see the disparities in ou...