Relationship
Relationship To place this piece in context, I’ve been in a dedicated, heterosexual relationship for the last (nearly) 42 years. Some people envy what I have with my husband; others fear commitment. Think of confinement, as in “committed to a mental institution.” He and I share a hearty laugh over what a friend said recently. “You two make it so easy.” We remember this comment as we sweep up the metaphorical debris from our latest disconnect (aka fight). I’m a peace-loving individual. I’m trained in conflict resolution. My therapy visits, on and off, add up to at least 14 years. I have a...
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