Tag: marriage
Picking up the Pieces for Now
Last night was ugly. What should have been a smooth kid drop-off turned out to be a disaster, partly because of me and hugely...
Sleep Divorce: Why it Works for Us and May Work for...
I am just going to come out and say it... my husband and I do not share a bed. We do not even share...
A Crush is Born: Why so many of us are obsessed...
Like most other women, I gave in to all of the hype earlier in the year and paid my $12.00 to go see Lady...
The I Do’s & Don’ts of Marriage: Advice from the FCMB...
One of my very best friends is getting married in less than two weeks! I recently put the kiddos to bed early, popped a...
Why Don’t Mommy and Daddy Live Together?
While co-parenting, we can never be too prepared for the questions that come from our children.
A few weeks ago, a question I was...
Understanding Dad Guilt
Ever since I became a mom I have been hearing about Mom Guilt. Mom guilt is something all moms know all too well. Skipping...
Once Upon a Pocketbook
“I love you,” he said, putting his beer down on the bar and turning to look right into my eyes.
I had been waiting to...
He’s All That and a Minivan
On June 14, 2016, five days before Father’s Day, a little part of my husband died. He sold a piece of his pride to...
The Elephant in Our Family
We are “one big happy family” full of divorced, and sometimes re-married, grandparents, aunts and uncles. For the past few years, my daughter has...
A Note for My Daughter (About the Man We Both Love)
Over the years, Friday nights have meant many different things for your dad and me.
Back in college, Friday nights were parties at his fraternity....