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The Single Avitalife: Because you totally care about my dating life

On January 26th, 2010, my 33rd birthday, I moved out of the house I shared with my wife of 8 years and was single for the first time since I was 21.  I’ve had some interesting experiences exploring the dating … Continue reading

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The Tin Anniversary

Today would have been that day. The tin anniversary. The one that surely would have been punctuated by a weekend trip to Savannah or Atlanta or the Keys. Where I would have spent too much on a pair of diamond earrings … Continue reading

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How to lose friends and negatively influence people: My life for the last two years

In 1998, I met Amy. In 2001, we got married. In 2009, I had an affair. In 2010, we got divorced. I never thought I would be the type of person who would have an affair. I’ve since learned that … Continue reading

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My One Year Divorceversary

  It was one year ago today that I went to my official divorce proceedings.  If you haven’t read that post, go check it out.  I’ll wait. And here I am, one year later.  Wiser?  Maybe.  Happier?  Sometimes.  Better?  Not … Continue reading

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The evolution of a bachelor’s refrigerator

A little over 7 months ago, I did a post showing the pathetic contents of my refrigerator.  I thought it would be interesting to revisit my refrigerator now that I’ve lived in my new home for over 9 months, and … Continue reading

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9 years ago

Nine years ago, I said “I do.” I stood in a church, surrounded by family and friends, standing awkwardly in an ill-fitting tuxedo, too preoccupied with what needed to be done to be nervous, and said those two words. Knowing where … Continue reading

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If life was a game show

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Puzzle pieces. Or the end of an [th]era[py].

Her head was cocked and I could tell she was assessing me. “So, you’ve been coming here for almost a year.” “Almost.” “And back then, you were in a bad place, wouldn’t you say?” “Yeah. I was broken.” “Now, you’re … Continue reading

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Sitting on it

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Mad Libs: The Divorce Decree Edition

Yesterday was part one of the Mad Libs – I got some great words from all of you who commented. I went through and picked the best ones and used them to fill in this Mad Lib – my divorce … Continue reading

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