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Scenes from the relationship I can’t seem to quit

The push and pull of a passionate relationship

Dec 17, 2023

Dec 17, 2023

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Grief and heartbreak helped me recover my authentic self

I’d always been a friend person, until I gave it up under the expectations and comfort of marriage.

Mar 31, 2023

Mar 31, 2023

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An insane revelation that helped me move on from heartbreak

I am hammered by grief, but it’s not what I thought it was.

Jan 17

Jan 17

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The wild cover letter that landed me my dream job

Dear [Dream Employer],

6d ago

6d ago

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Part 2: A dozen first dates, one sentence each

Listen, people go one one bad date and give up the apps. And YES, you’re gonna go on hilariously bad dates and accumulate lots of stories…

Jul 7

Jul 7

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Dating a dismissive avoidant helped me finally understand why I left my long-term marriage

I’m sitting on my bedroom loveseat with my husband of 19 years. He’s sobbing in my lap, wordlessly begging me for comfort and I don’t know…

Jul 3

Jul 3

L. Marie Dare

The ups and downs of rebound dating

Going on an unhealthy number of dates but finding myself

Dec 22, 2023

The ups and downs of rebound dating

Dec 22, 2023

L. Marie Dare

The unlikely story of how I got my dream job

Some jobs are impossible to get because you’re not qualified. I’d love to work in a TV script-writing role but I have exactly zero…

Jul 12, 2023

Jul 12, 2023

L. Marie Dare

A terrifying encounter with a rabid beaver

Kayaking is usually a peaceful endeavor for me. I love the quiet, the sunlight gleaming softly on the water, and especially the wildlife.

May 15, 2023

May 15, 2023

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10 first dates, one sentence each (in case you’re wondering what it’s like out there)

He makes an awful lot of jokes about our ‘relationship’ for a first date.

Apr 11, 2023

Gilmore Girls meme: Emily tells Lorelai, “Honestly, it’s not your looks that keep them away. Think about that.”

Apr 11, 2023

L. Marie Dare

L. Marie Dare

Bad decisions make great stories. I'm a separated writer with an adventurous and impulsive side, dating in my 40s. (Do I even need to add ADHD?)

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