Married to my enemy
He had never told me I was beautiful when I looked terrible.
I had spent ten years convincing myself that was normal. That love wasn't supposed to be dramatic and overwhelming. That practical was enough.
But sitting here, listening to Lina gush about her imperfect, wonderful husband, I realized how much I had been lying to myself.
"Anyway," Lina was saying, "that's why I always tell people, marriage is about showing up. Every day. Even when it's hard. Especially when it's hard."
I nodded, eager to change the subject. The conversation was beginning to feel too close, too raw.
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