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What a lovely essay.

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A match made in heaven. What's meant to be always works, no matter the obstacles.

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What a wonderful love story.

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Beautiful

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What a beautiful testament to your marriage! As a Quebecer, and former resident of NDG that borders Westmount, this piece also brought back many memories.

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I loved this installment! It reads raw, poignant and heartfelt. Thank you for such beautiful work. I love the butterflies to puzzle part best.

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This is a lovely story! Thank you so much for sharing. May you both continue to be happy together!

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Another beautiful story! I am loving these installments. Thank you for taking the time to write them and for sharing them! Thank you!

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Gorgeous, Alice. I remember an earlier iteration; this is just beautiful. And mazel tov to you both.

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10 out of 10!!!

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Of all the consequential decisions in my life, staying married is the only one entirely dependent on maintaining a high-wire balancing act with another person. That’s a great line and true of long relationships. A beautiful story of love and acceptance.

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I fell in love with this sentence: "The butterflies in my stomach have flown away. What has replaced them is deep trust, unwavering commitment and loyalty, a desire to support, and a quiet, constant love." How true and how love is so rounded and full. Thank you for this beautifully written piece.

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Hi Alice,

Loved the words and loved the sentiments.

So happy that you and Jonathan have achieved what so many ache(d) for.

True blessings.

xo

Rho

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Stories about great loves that last are so healing to all who read them. In these splintered times, it's a gift to read about people who have remained whole and have so much to offer one another and their circle of family and friends. Thank you.

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Loved your story, because it reminds me of ours, in that my husband doesn’t notice things either. You’ve written a lovely piece that totally resonates with me. Thank you.

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Alice, there is SO much life here on the page, so much truth and honesty. Your writing gives me a bird’s eye view into this life and love story - and I am grateful for it.

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