First Wives' Club

It's interesting isn't it - the ups and downs of marriages, of relationships? Relationships are cyclical, with good times and bad times. It seems lately many of my friends are expressing frustration and unhappiness about their current state of affairs. Notice the word current. We all know things don't stay the same - people make changes, situations can and do change.

I love having women friends who are open and sharing and caring and sincere and sympathetic. It feels good to share, to not feel judged, and to listen to others who are having difficulties. It makes me realize we're all in this together, we'll all doing the best we can. No one is perfect, no relationship is perfect. Still, it's hard to feel vulnerable and to share personal, intimate details. I like feeling safe enough with my girlfriends to be able to be so honest.

Also, each of us is different in how we deal with complaints or problems. It's helpful to me to hear about how others deal with 'stuff' or problems or issues.

So thank you girlfriends, for sharing and for being there for me!!

I am confused. I am sad. I am frustrated. I want to move to Colorado to be closer to my family. Easier said than done. The house that we live in is too big, too expensive. I don't feel safe here. I feel too vulnerable and exposed in this small town. I want newness, bigger, different. I want to live somewhere where there are more opportunities, more infrastructure for families, a closer college for educational pursuits. I want to live close to Jack, John, my mom and Jacque! I have great friends here, marvelous wonderful beautiful friends here. That's not it. It's just that I have the 7 year itch. We moved here August 2000. I arrived a girl with two young children. I'm a woman now, battle-tested and ready to spread my wings.