From Dating Marathon to Instant Family: When Love Changes Everything

After a decade of dating disappointments, I found love that felt like home from day one. Here's how meeting Tony and his daughter transformed my writing, my heart, and my future.

Finding Your Perfect Fit: When Love Finally Makes Sense

After years of forcing relationships that never quite worked, I discovered what it feels like when all the pieces fall into place. Sometimes the right fit changes everything.

Falling for Two Hearts: Finding Love and Becoming an Instant Stepmom

Five dates in five days led to meeting his daughter and finding myself on the other side of a parent-teacher conference. Here's how I fell in love with both of them and discovered I'd been waiting my whole life for this moment.

Why I Refuse to Settle: Garden Lessons About Love and Standards

My shade garden taught me about compromise, but when it comes to choosing a husband, I won't settle for pretty ground cover. Here's why being 'picky' in love is actually wise—and why I'm waiting for the flowers.