“At one point in time, I so desperately was trying to be somebody else. Now I’m finally comfortable with just being myself and really learning who I am. I’m still on that journey. “It’s interesting to hear other people’s opinions about me. Of course, it … Continue readingSelf-evaluation important part of life’s journey
“I’m a nurse anesthetist and my husband is a physician. We worked together for 20 years here. Then for the past 10 years I’ve worked in Houston, while he’s been in El Paso and now McAllen. I’d like to work with him again. He likes … Continue readingLong-distance relationship works for nurse, doctor
“We used to go to school together, but we just met up again recently after several years. It really was a surprise. He kind of just popped up out of nowhere.” “Rekindling the flame, I guess. We have some things in common. We like to … Continue readingWriters find a way back into each other’s lives
“We’re not married, but we’re close to being married. We met on Match.com about three years ago. So, yeah, it really can work. Of course, it didn’t work for about five years before that.” Will you eventually get married? “Well, we don’t know yet. It … Continue reading‘We’re not married, but we’re close to being married’
“We met when we worked at Dairy Queen. That was two years ago. She was doing a fundraiser, and she came up and asked me if I wanted to buy some chocolate. That’s how it started.” How much chocolate did you buy? “I bought two … Continue readingHe buys her chocolate — and affection
“We met online in 2009 after she randomly added me on Facebook. Although it’s kind of shameful to admit, it was essentially an aesthetic thing. She was hot. We’re all human, you know. “We physically met in 2012 for the first time. It was a … Continue readingOnline meet-up leads to long-term relationship
“We moved in together about six months ago. When our lease is up in December we plan to move back with my mother, because my parents recently separated and she’s got a five-bedroom house to herself. “They co-parented together for several years. They were legally … Continue readingCommunication key to helping relationship work
“I’ve been on different sides of the spectrum of unhealthy. I was overweight and I’ve been super underweight. “It was teenage girl problems. A bad breakup. I got overweight when I was with him because I got comfortable. I gained every bit of 50-60 pounds … Continue readingThrough hardship, she found a healthy way to live
“I’m just trying to maintain a good relationship and keep my head above water. I’m living with my boyfriend right now, and he recently got laid off. I just got a job, and I’m hoping to start school for cosmetology. “It’s a little frustrating … Continue readingRelationship and financial concerns on her plate
“The thing that crosses my mind more than anything else is, don’t screw it up. I’m excited about getting married and having a baby, but I worry. I’m trying to figure out what needs to be a priority and what needs to happen. I’m working … Continue readingYoung couple ‘have a stupid amount in common’