I loved the woman who ended my parents' marriage. She was not a bitch or a whore; she was lovely, and more importantly, she loved me during a time when neither of my parents had the energy to express theirs.

We saw each other every other weekend when my...

Recently, friends of mine broke up after twelve years of marriage. The three of us met during college and became fast pals. By graduation the two of them started dating and a few years after that they tied the knot. From the moment the two of them got married, I...