Trusting vulnerability to reach exceptional intimacy
For a lot of years, I played the role of censoring and interpreting for Hart. You never knew what he was going to say, which could be delightful and also terrifying as he processed things out loud. He had the biggest voice in the room and the most passionate of opinions. What he said rarely […]
Read MoreSEPTEMBER 12, 2018 The exceptionally emotional conversations, or rather fights, Hart and I are having lately are harsh and cutthroat. The weighted first punch is thrown by Hart. “Why don’t you go be with someone else? You’d be happier!” The fear of where this fight is headed creeps up my neck. “Nothing is ever good enough for […]
Read MoreWhen I walked away, Hart had asked, “God, should I get her number?” The response he got was, “No, I’m working on some things with you. I’ll bring her back around.” So, Hart let me walk away. I returned back to work and went straight to Facebook. Who is this guy? I thought. I wanted to find out. I wasn’t […]
Read MoreTO BE REMINDED When the relationship gets discouraging between Hart and I, I find value in remembering back to when we first met. The quick connection that brought us together wasn’t love at first sight, and it wasn’t lust at first sight. It was an ease of connectivity with someone that I hadn’t ever experienced, and it was […]
Read MoreTHE NEED Striving to be in a lifelong fulfilled marriage can feel like trying to be a part of an endangered species group. Does it even exist, and what does it look like? I’m an observer by nature and noticing the lack of the successful marriages these days can be disheartening. After 8 years into […]
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My Millennial Marriage 