When I look back on the past few years, I am proud to feel like I’ve built something that’s mine. Staying with my partner in our new home for Christmas is another way to mold the life I want. When my partner suggested that we spend our Christmas sans family, I initially balked. Being an […]
By framing ourselves as complete, we are able to frame alone time as positive rather than negative. My most recent ex had two roommates while we were dating. Though this was very different from my own situation, I enjoyed seeing them during weekends when I stayed at that house. I looked forward to when they […]
The last thing I need is more togetherness. It’s almost Mother’s Day, time for homemade cards and crowded brunch celebrations. And while I appreciate the thought behind these and the other gifts my kids shower me with every year, all I really want for Mother’s Day is the one gift I never receive — time […]
Absence really DOES make the heart grow fonder. “It’s never going to work,” everyone said about my long-distance relationship. Thirteen years ago, I threw myself head first into a committed relationship with a man who lived in San Francisco. I lived in Florida. We were separated by more than three thousand miles, strict work schedules, financial […]
I don’t mind talking one-on-one about work related topics, but am very uncomfortable with small talk. By my own admission, I am a hot mess. I am a quiet person, but love conversations with my family and close friends. I am comfortable giving a speech in front of a large group of strangers, but not […]
Do you have a burning question about pregnancy, modern parenting or family life? Send it to Evie at AskEvieColumn@gmail.com or click here to submit your question anonymously. Dear Evie, My daughter craves daily adventures and excitement. At 2.5 years old, she already has more friends than I’ve accrued in a lifetime. She dances for the mailman. She […]
