Tag Archives: marriage

My original wedding website, aka The One With The Invitation #FRIENDSPC

Posted on Thursday, February 9, 2012 by Avitable

Our wedding invitations, sent out in early 2001, were very formal, with the exception of a website address at the very bottom.  It was a concession that I insisted on, even though wedding websites were not yet the norm. I … Continue reading →

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

Posted on Thursday, January 19, 2012 by Avitable

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

Posted on Thursday, October 13, 2011 by Avitable

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

Posted on Friday, August 12, 2011 by Avitable

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

Posted on Friday, June 10, 2011 by Avitable

  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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Uncomfortable silence

Posted on Monday, January 25, 2010 by Avitable

There’s something palpable in the silence between two people who have nothing left to say. The “sweety”s and “honey”s are replaced with downcast stares and sad eyes. The guilt and the hurt and the confusion and the pain form together … Continue reading →

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Signs that you are in a dangerous relationship

Posted on Friday, October 9, 2009 by Avitable

Soccer mom Melanie Hain, who made the news in 2008 by having a loaded weapon at her daughter’s soccer game, was found shot dead in her home along with her husband, from whom she had separated, on Thursday. It’s suspected … Continue reading →

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Avitable’s guide to when it’s okay to abuse your wife

Posted on Monday, May 11, 2009 by Avitable

A judge in Saudi Arabia ruled that husbands are allowed to slap their wives if they spend lavishly. [source] Obviously, this has caused a bit of controversy, due to some of the draconian attitudes that Saudis have towards the proper … Continue reading →

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I’m looking for a few bad Republicans

Posted on Thursday, November 6, 2008 by Avitable

Should a gay couple be allowed the same rights as a straight married couple? Should a gay couple be allowed to marry? If you would, in any way, answer no to either of these questions, I’d like you to explain … Continue reading →

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Is the 7th anniversary the dildo anniversary?

Posted on Monday, October 13, 2008 by Avitable

Click for larger: Happy anniversary, sweetie!

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