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He had lost himself. Somewhere along the way, he no longer knew who he was. Did the depression come first, leading him astray? Or did the depression tag along, following […]
Tag Archives: almost a psychopath
A Strange Place to Be
Note: If you are not familiar with my basic story, please read this first so you have some context. I received an email the other day from someone, let’s just […]
If You’re Going to Get Married Illegally, Be Sure to Pay the Band
One of the responses I frequently get to my story is, “What an idiot for getting caught.” He wasn’t an idiot, but he certainly underestimated me. In my former life, […]
Signs in the Rearview Mirror
How could I be with someone for 16 years and not realize he was leading a double life? I have asked myself that question more times than I want to […]
The Day the Marriage Died
Up until now, everything I have posted has been recently written, almost 3 years since the end of my marriage. I recently went back and visited some of my earlier […]
Tips for Surviving a Malignant Divorce
Divorces are never easy; lives are torn asunder, feelings are trampled and insecurities raised, and both parties are left with a great sense of loss and often failure. Some divorces […]
Labels
In the early months of the divorce, I was obsessed with labels. I needed to be able to classify everything, to make sense of the nonsensical. It reminded me of […]
If You’re Going to Be a Scumbag, It’s Best Not to Have a Dog
I can thank a dog for my current relationship. I had gone out on two Match.com dates with my current partner, but was leaning towards another guy (foolish, I know). […]
If You’re Going to Get Married Illegally, Be Sure to Pay the Band
One of the responses I frequently get to my story is, “What an idiot for getting caught.” He wasn’t an idiot, but he certainly underestimated me. In my former life, […]
Dear Ms. Manners: The Etiquette of Bigamy
Like most people, I never though much about bigamy. If pressed on the issue, I would have mentioned Showtime’s Big Love, where one man has several wives and they operate […]
