I think that - in my marriage - there have been times where it WAS hard work, but it was hard work that was made bearable because of our marriage. Does that make sense?

Another one is the “marriage is hard work” trope. I’ve been with my husband a decade and it’s never particularly felt like work. Not through kids, parents’ deaths, financial struggles, any of it. On the contrary, my marriage was what helped me keep my sanity through all the other stresses life threw at me. If it’s a…

The whole idea of “tips” that can help save your marriage is kind of fucked up. No tip can save a bad marriage, and no good marriage requires tips to save it.

In a long term relationship? Definitely.

My heart sank when I read this headline. I love these little things. They are so hideous, they’ve actually crossed the border in my mind to cuteness. It’s like when I was too sick to wash my hair during first trimester, and after four or so days, it changed from looking filthy, oily blonde to silky brunette. I hope…