They thought they had it all figured out and expected to make good money. What’s the big deal? She and I live alone. Men don’t look at women like us anymore. Kids are grown and gone. But things didn’t go as planned.
I live alone, and he lives with his parents. We’re thinking about moving in together and have even introduced each other to our families. After our movie or coffee dates, where we split the bill, we head back to my place. I prepare dinner and breakfast, but I’ve started spending more because he eats a lot. I asked my friends for advice: would it be rude to ask him to help with groceries? One of them said
Ellie and Michael met at a mutual friend’s birthday party. Michael was immediately drawn to Ellie, engaging her in conversation throughout the evening. He seemed like a witty and interesting guy, and Ellie always had a soft spot for men with a good sense of humor. As the party wound down, Michael asked for her number, and she eagerly gave it to him. Ellie waited anxiously for his call, which came after a few days
