We decided to get married approximately five weeks before actually getting married. For some, that seems fast. But we’d been ready for a very, very long time. Some people ask how you know you’re ready. It’s an important thing to ask. Here is how I knew I was 110% ready to marry my husband.
I don’t have to know the answer to this question, but I don’t really like how the fact that I don’t know it makes people think that my partner isn’t committed to me or that we aren’t serious.
The empty nest may come at the same time as middle age (which is a terribly perfect storm) or, if you’re lucky, will come after you’ve gotten through the middle age dilemma, and are stronger for it. That doesn’t mean that having an empty nest isn’t difficult. It’s just you, and your partner again—plus the realization that so much of your identities and schedules were tied to raising children.
I recently had the pleasure of meeting a couple celebrating their 35th wedding anniversary and I could see instantly that they were best friends. I could see it, for one thing, because they were celebrating their anniversary in Las Vegas. That tells me several things including 1) They don’t take life or themselves too seriously. […]
Should a "married" switch turn on now?