The 7:00 PM Pill: When “Nice” Isn’t Enough to Stay Married

” he said, defensive. “I didn’t know where you were. I was—”

“You were waiting for me to handle it,” I cut in. “Like always.”

He swallowed. “I messed up. Okay? I messed up. But people mess up, Linda. Married people forgive.”

There it was again.

Forgiveness as a subscription service women are expected to renew endlessly.

“I can forgive a mistake,” I said.continue reading …