I started this post about a month ago, well before yesterday's Supreme Court decision. There are, of course, no shortage of hot takes and quick responses to Roe falling, but I'd like to take a wider perspective: what it means to recognize that life rarely comes on our terms or in our timing. In a…
what marriage teaches us about all kinds of relationships
My two most recent posts have been about love & marriage. This post is kind of an extension of those two, but in a way that asks: What can marriage teach us about relationships with others -- no matter what our marital status is? Well, if you want to learn about marriage and how it…
marriage & relationships, part 2
In my previous post, I talked about how a less-than-perfect wedding day is good preparation for life. According to The National Marriage Project, though, fewer people are having a wedding day. In many ways, that's understandable. Marriage is hard. Parenting is harder. Living on your own is easier. Living with someone isn't easy -- but…