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Why Writing is Like a Relationship Nightmares trend towards 2 rough category subjects – something we fear happening to ourselves or something we fear happening to a loved one. I don’t think there is a parent out that hasn’t had at least one nightmare involving their little darling. Horrific, nasty ones  they are, too. They…

Why Writing is Like a Relationship Oh, please. Don’t act shocked. I’m a woman using relationships as a metaphor. Of course “marriage” is going to work its way into the conversation somehow. But for the purposes of this post, marriage is not the ceremony nor the commitment. Marriage is what happens after the honeymoon and…

Why Writing is Like a Relationship Right now, I’m watching a real relationship die in front of me. There isn’t much that can be done about it. I can’t force them to stay together. I can’t make them get a divorce. I can’t push them into counseling, get them to talk to each other without…

Why Writing is Like a Relationship Break-ups are hard. Telling your boyfriend you don’t want to see them anymore. Cutting your friend off because they’re more of a user than friend. Your manuscript is not going to break up with you. You’re the one who does the dumping. “Listen, Delphia. I know we’ve been together…

Why Writing is Like a Relationship Quit squirming in your chair. We’re not going in that direction. Pervs. It isn’t uncommon to feel inadequate in your relationship. Maybe your friend is better at cooking than you. Maybe your spouse understands computers and technology on a level you don’t get (that’s me – I don’t even…

Why Writing is Like a Relationship Some of the happiest couples I’ve ever seen, have been those that horse around and play. Play is important, even a preschool teacher will tell you that – pranks, slap-ass, tickle fights, squirt guns – all of that. It doesn’t just let you blow off steam without getting arrested…