Tag Archives: marriage

Mistaken Identity

Posted on July 19, 2024 by bonnevivantelife

As shared live on stage for Stoop Storytelling Series (click to hear the audio!): Look at me. What do you see? You’ll probably say a middle-aged Chinese woman who has worked very hard for every single one of these gray … Continue reading →

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Lessons from Marriage & Divorce

Posted on November 24, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

Several different couples I’m friends with are uncoupling right now. They’re at the very beginning of the separation process. It’s got me thinking. Because when I look in their eyes, when I hear their voices, I recognize the fear and … Continue reading →

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Marriage Salad

Posted on August 5, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

I was the last of my friends to get married, and the first of my friends to get divorced. I do tend to do things ass-backwards. So I don’t know how much stock anyone wants to put into my advice … Continue reading →

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Fool Me Once…

Posted on April 1, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

What was the best prank you ever pulled off for April Fool’s Day? I got married. In Vegas. In a free standing chapel on the strip. You know, because I’m real classy like that. To be fair, it wasn’t a … Continue reading →

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I Heart You the Mostest

Posted on August 29, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

I’ve been talking about relationships a lot lately with friends in different stages of coupling and uncoupling. Nobody likes a broken heart. Cause it hurts. We talk a lot about finding The One. Or believing there is a Soul Mate. … Continue reading →

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What’s in a Name?

Posted on July 17, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

I want my name back. I didn’t lose it. Apparently I inadvertently gave it away. I recently found out my ex-husband is using my last name in the name of his business. He set up this entity near the end … Continue reading →

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Vows or Wows

Posted on June 13, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

I’ve met someone. OK, I meet a lot of people–even met Bradley Cooper. I will talk to anyone who doesn’t run away from me–Bradley Cooper walked briskly away, thank you very much. But you know what I mean. I’ve met … Continue reading →

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