Epilogue

This entry is part 10 of 10 in the series atypicalrelationship

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Don’t think for one moment that I spent the entire relationship upset and miserable. There were many brightshiny moments there – moments that were highlighted and underscored and ALLCAPSed against the dull patina of our disagreements.

There was a dubious yet distinct childhood connection – he and my brother played in the [...]

I landed on the duct-taped parts

This entry is part 8 of 10 in the series atypicalrelationship

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I am not the right woman for him.

I refuse to discuss marriage.

I am shoving my children down his throat.

I am just using him for sex.

I am under my mama’s thumb (and after her money).

I let That House come between us.

I wouldn’t have nothin’ if it weren’t for [...]

Exhilarated, excited to be in love(ish) again

This entry is part 3 of 10 in the series atypicalrelationship

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We go out as often as we can, but I honestly prefer hanging out at the house with the kids. He keeps asking “would you marry me?” and I keep ducking the question. It’s too soon, he’s too still-married, please stop asking. Okay, if I answer will you NEVER ASK ME AGAIN? Then [...]

Unconscious Mutterings Week 288

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I say::you think

Crankiness :: is next to sleepiness. Backpack :: homework Clone :: wars High ground :: head for Dreams :: deferred Lovingly :: cuddled Mistake :: marriage Carson :: City Errand :: run Dozen :: eggs

Easter Mutterings

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You can play along too!

Money :: hungry Unhappy :: marriage Joking :: around Chipmunk :: cheeks Date :: night Slideshow :: agony Chicago :: pizza Lifetime :: loving Skid row :: band Edward :: Scissorhands

Leap Day. Woohoo?

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I’m not particularly traditional, so you won’t find me proposing on February 29th. I don’t really believe in marriage as it’s currently socially defined and all that jazz. Are there any other traditions? Or is this just another day in a long line of days….

Okay, I’m done.

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It’s over. Finished, kaput, fin.

I know I haven’t given you a blow-by-blow of the last month, so let me do that now.

He has called me every day, and asked for permission to call the next day. He is in love, calls me his precious, his love, and tells me I’m [...]