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I take comments personally, when I should’ve learned from my single years that people’s comments are a fact of life

As a therapist, I encounter people with a lot of difficulties and challenges, and one way I unwind after a difficult appointment is by writing

Often, at the end of a long, hard day, I’m honestly sick and tired of listening

Could I adopt my husband’s habits for a week — and survive?

Will I remember who I was when I no longer recognize myself?

I’m not exactly sure, and they can sense that. They sniff out uncertainty like bloodhounds