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Marriage Ain’t About You

A couple of days ago, my husband and I celebrated our 19th anniversary in a rather “special” way. I use inverted commas around the word ‘special’ to convey semi-sarcasm. We’ve always done something special (no inverted commas) for our anniversary. Even when the kids were screeching, red-faced hatchlings, thanks to indulgent grandparents offering to babysit, we ...

A Letter To My Husband On Our 18th Anniversary

Dear hubbers, You’re not one for “open” letters—you’re too logical to comprehend why a letter to you would be launched in the public domain. You’re right—there is no reasonable explanation. But humor me this time, would ya? (You’ve had excellent training in that regard for the last 18 years. If I do say so myself.) Since we’re ...

An Old-Timey Love Story

It was back in 1974 when they tied the knot. Well, to be specific: February 14th, 1974. Yup, Valentine’s Day. But the two of them were entirely oblivious of the fact. Completely clueless about Cupid and his antics. In their defense, the Hallmark-holiday concept hadn’t quite made its way to India back then. She, a Kindergarten teacher, all of ...

When Opposites Say, “I Do”

The husband and I just celebrated our 15th anniversary. Fifteen!  To celebrate the occasion, I'm recycling a post about marriage that I wrote five years ago. Much of what I shared remains the same, although I did add and edit a few points. I hope some of this resonates with you, makes you laugh and, perhaps ...
MEET SUSAN

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