La vida

**A Loveless Marriage** James married Emma out of spite—to prove to his true love that her betrayal hadn’t

“Why can your mother stay with us, but mine can’t?!” I come home after a long day to

**A Marriage Without Love** Edward married Emily out of spite, to prove to the woman he truly loved that

Once, I thought my life would be blessed. My husband, Edward, was everything I had ever dreamed of—kind

My mother seeks love, while I drown in the endless demands of motherhood. My mother, Margaret Anne, has

My daughter Emily was always a tempest in a teacup. My husband and I raised her in a quiet, peaceful

We aren’t buying a flat to live with my mother-in-law: I refuse a three-bedroom just to avoid that nightmare.

My mother is searching for love, while I’m drowning in the weight of motherhood. My mother, Margaret

My mother is searching for love, while I’m drowning in the responsibilities of raising my children.

**A Diary Entry: Our Home, Our Rules** We’re buying a flat not to live with my mother-in-law—I refuse