Category: Stories

The corner booth was tucked away, just like I liked it. Far enough from the noise, close enough to the window to watch the world move by. The brick walls gave off…

You’d think six years of marriage would teach someone a little gratitude, but not Todd. Every year, I’d pour my heart and soul into his birthday, only for him to take it…

Relationships may start with butterflies and adrenalin rushes, but as time goes on, life gets busy. Kids, careers, routines, physical changes in your body and health, everything competes for time and that…

Ray Brooks, known for narrating Mr Benn and his roles in The Knack … and How to Get It, Big Deal and Taxi!, died on Saturday. He was 86. His family told…

A marriage is built not just on love, but primarily on mutual respect and the ability to negotiate and compromise. When one partner disregards the feelings of the other and makes important…

We received a letter from a new mom who thought the hardest part would be giving birth. But just weeks into postpartum life, her retired mother-in-law showed up with renovation plans and…

I stepped out of the lawyer’s office with a blank expression, my shoulders slumped, looking every bit the defeated ex-wife. The rain was coming down hard, and the gray sky matched my…

I’ve known Dave for over 30 years. We grew up together, shared secrets, and laughed through awkward teenage years. So, when he told me he was getting married to Shanize, this stunning,…

Marriage is often about compromise, but what happens when one partner takes it a step too far? From skipping milestone birthdays to mocking sacrifices, these stories showcase four wives who refused to…

A few weeks ago, I received a letter — a real, honest-to-God, fancy letter in one of those thick, cream-colored envelopes. It was from a lawyer telling me I was a candidate…