Despite our very different careers, Paul and I were neck-and-neck with our salaries since we joined the workforce in 2004. Until last year. Continue reading
Marriage First: There’s a Clear Breadwinner in the Relationship
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I Married My Middle-School Bully
Everyone who knew me at Paulo Intermediate School knew at least two things about me: that I had big teeth (still do) and that I had a big crush on my classmate, Paul. Telling everyone I encountered about the object of my affection embarrassed Paul; he’d gone through physical puberty before his brain had a chance to catch up. In retaliation for the humiliation, and probably in an effort to inspire me to move on to the next poor, unsuspecting sixth-grader, Paul teased me mercilessly. Continue reading
The Absolute Silliest Reasons for Which I’ve Gotten Mad at My Husband
I don’t enjoy being angry. I much prefer to talk about butterflies and sing. Truly. But when you’re with someone for 17 years, you’re bound to get mad about something. I try to limit livid responses to only Paul’s most abhorrent actions. Still, on occasion, I’ve become furious over admittedly stupid things. Here are the highlights. Continue reading
7 Reasons I’m Thankful to Be Married
Happy Thanksgiving! As Paul was finishing up getting ready this morning before we headed to my parents’ house for a gluttonous feast, I started thinking about the serious and not-so-serious reasons I’m feeling lucky to be hitched this holiday. Continue reading
Marriage First: Your Husband Does Something TOTALLY Out of Character
Paul’s a fairly predictable person–or maybe it’s just that I’ve known him for 18 years, so I can predict most of his moves. But I have to say: This past Friday night he did something I didn’t think he’d do if his life depended on it. And it was really strange. Continue reading
Is This the Strangest Decision You Can Make as Newlyweds?
Few things have floored me as much as this announcement from soon-to-be-married friends of friends. But maybe I see things differently… Continue reading
Husband Material: A New Update on the Guys
So far, I’ve featured six eligible bachelors who are totally husband material (and one adorable guy who will be husband material in 23 years or so). So how are they doin’? Continue reading
Marriage First: Attending a Wedding Without Your Husband
Yesterday was my first wedding (of six) for 2012. It was also the first-ish time I went to a wedding without Paul since we were married, and I had some funny realizations. Continue reading
A Marriage First: You Realize You’re No Longer Infatuated With Each Other
Despite the title, I promise this post isn’t a downer–far from it. In fact, you just may crack up at what inspired it. Continue reading
Husband Material: Meet Hard-Working New Englander Tim
This is a big day for Merital Bliss. It’s the day Husband Material moves out of the tri-state area and further North and East (though I welcome the day we venture out of the Northeast completely!). And if you’re in Massachusetts and like a man in uniform, you’ll be happy you’re reading this. Continue reading