I found the receipt in the pocket of his jeans when I was doing laundry. It was from that fancy electronics store downtown, dated two days ago, for a pair of headphones I knew he didn’t need. My heart didn’t exactly shatter, but it did a weird little stutter-step. Why? Because just last night, I’d…
It started subtly. A slight angle of his body away from me on the couch. The phone screen suddenly going dark when I walked into the room. Then it was the phone always being face down on the nightstand, never face up like it used to be. My husband, Kevin, was becoming a fortress, and…
It’s easy to get caught up in the daily grind, isn’t it? Between work, chores, and just trying to keep everything afloat, sometimes the little things that nurture a marriage get pushed to the side. I’m Amanda Erin, and my husband, Kevin Clarence, and I have been navigating this beautiful chaos for years. I remember…
Let’s talk about something that feels both magical and incredibly daunting: figuring out if the person you’re with is the one. You know, your future husband. It’s a question that has probably kept you up at night, analyzing texts, replaying conversations, and maybe even consulting a few too many online quizzes. I’ve been there. My…
Let’s get right into it. If you’re reading this, chances are you’re feeling hurt, frustrated, and maybe even a little lost. I’ve been there. My name is Amanda Erin, and for a while, I felt like my husband, Kevin Clarence, and I were speaking different languages. The little jabs, the dismissive comments, the eye-rolls they…
Let’s be honest for a second. When you said “in sickness and in health,” you were probably picturing a romantic scene of dabbing a feverish brow and spoon-feeding chicken noodle soup. You likely weren’t picturing a grown man who, when struck by a common cold, transforms into a grumpy, demanding patient who makes you question…
It started with the dishwasher. A seemingly innocent question, really. “Are you sure those plates go on the top rack?” I remember pausing, soapy water dripping from my hands, and just staring at the appliance I had loaded thousands of times. My husband, Kevin, stood there with a look of genuine, almost scientific, curiosity. It…
I’m Amanda Erin, and for a long time, I thought saying “I love you” was the ultimate expression of affection. It’s important, for sure, but I came to realize that sometimes, my husband, Kevin Clarence, needed to feel my love more than he needed to hear it. It’s funny, isn’t it? We can spend our…
Let’s talk about something that’s probably more common than we’d like to admit: the moment when the man you love raises his voice. It can be jarring, hurtful, and honestly, just plain confusing. If you’ve found yourself typing “Why does my husband yell at me?” into a search bar late at night, please know you…
Let’s be honest. When I pictured my life with my husband, Kevin Clarence, I imagined romantic dinners, weekend getaways, and maybe arguing over whose turn it was to take out the trash. What I didn’t picture was a mountain range of old magazines threatening to take over our living room, or a garage so full…