“The ‘talking’ stage leaves so many holes and room for error and miscommunication. Call me old school, but I don’t want to know quick facts, I want to get to know each other deep down.”
‘I’m the girl who is dating to marry in a generation focused on ‘talking’ and hooking up.’: Young woman says ‘I’m a rare breed, and that’s OK’
‘It’s normal to not be ‘in love’ with your husband forever. That’s not really love, anyway.’: Woman reminds that ‘love isn’t a chore. We choose each other, in spite of it all’
“We broke up and called it quits. It hasn’t been the first time, but this time, it was almost for real and it made me question whether I was ready to give up the last 7 years. Then a friend of mine said something to me that clicked in my brain.”
‘I saw this picture of my teen daughter and her boyfriend. I cringed. I yelled. I demanded she take it off social media.’: ‘Infuriated’ mom changes her mind after she recalls ‘young love’ with her late husband
“As I opened my eyes and focused on the empty space next to me in bed, the space I once shared with the man I love, her dad, I couldn’t help but smile. I knew what that young love felt like. I hope my daughter and her boyfriend never worry. I hope they never pay attention to anybody who questions their truth.”
‘Maybe he’ll change his mind.’ Innocent messaging soon led to flirting.’: Woman recounts emotional journey loving man she can ‘never be with’
“Something was missing in both our marriages. Feelings came rushing back. We continued to talk every day. He made it impossible not to fall in love with him. The moment came. I was in his city. He walked up to the table. We hugged, but the next part I wasn’t ready for. The restaurant was a short walk back to my hotel. A month later, it all come crashing down. My husband saw some messages on my phone.”
‘My boyfriend admitted he believes women ruined the country. I can’t tell if I’m overreacting.’: Woman forced to ‘rethink’ marriage after boyfriend’s ‘new, extreme’ views
“This is a person I’ve been with for 5 years. We’ve talked about marriage. In all other aspects, he is the perfect, most amazing partner. I can’t imagine my life without him. He says he didn’t tell me sooner because he thought he’d lose me. I don’t know what to think.”
