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My ex-husband moved out a few weeks ago. I sit on our couch and... Our Couch We loved visiting Bob's Discount Furniture. Not only was the...

Things with Book Boyfriend are going well. Really really well. But first... Wine, Walking Pads, and a Knock at the Door The first week my...

What are we? I'm finding it really difficult keep things "casual" with Book Boyfriend. Almost every other month, I try to have the "what...

Dirty little secret It's an odd experience when you realize your whole life is changing but no one else is aware. You feel as though...

A series of unfortunate events After two unsuccessful dates and a failed attempt at "Playing the Field," I've decided it's definitely...

THE FIRST STEP was a text "Hey family! S ( my ex-husband ) and I took a really big step today and we want you all to be included. We have...

(All names of men I dated have been changed to respect their privacy.) Swipe Right I'm starting to get the hang of this dating app thing....

This post is a love letter to the students who were there for me when I didn't know how to be there for them. Congratulations! If you...

Playing the field Alright, fine... I do have a little crush on Book Boyfriend. Yes, he has big arms, he's charming, funny, and even...

Warning: This post contains explicit content that may be triggering for some, with themes around sex, purity culture, pain, and divorce....

Poor thing! Does she have an eating disorder? This breakup really affected her! Could she be on drugs? These were some of the assumptions...

If first dates are scary, second ones are terrifying Book Boyfriend invited me to his place. Oh no... I can't go to a boy's house! (Even...

He's the man from all my fantasy books The first time his picture appeared on my iPhone's small screen, I was immediately intrigued. If...

"My son will never get to experience a family vacation." Single parents often tell themselves various lies when they first transition to...

Breakfast in Bed? Daydreaming is a wonderful yet risky thing. I recall how challenging Mother's Day felt when my ex and I were trying to...

We both cried When my ex and I decided to divorce, there were several things I understood. I knew I would be single. I knew I would miss...

The real reason you're all reading this blog Thanks to social media, we have all become micro-celebrities in our own right. We each have...

"Marriage is hard." It's the common advice every married couple feels compelled to share once you announce your engagement. It's as...

Girl meets boy I still remember the first time I saw him. It was the second semester, freshman year of college. His hair was way too...