"We married at the registrar's office in Dublin with just three witnesses, after spending the morning sipping Champagne and eating charcuterie on the terrace at The Shelbourne."
"I think we're in a place where we're trying to make marriage seem more like a positive choice, rather than an obvious obligation. It's a fascinating fiction that those who get married subscribe to, hoping that the fiction becomes true."
Brian Hooker reported that his wife, Lynette Hooker, fell overboard from their motorboat while traveling in the Bahamas, leading to her disappearance. He stated that she had the boat's keys, which caused the engine to shut off, forcing him to paddle ashore. Strong currents subsequently carried her away, and he lost sight of her.
Emma Waters reflects on her initial belief that prioritizing marriage and children indicated a lack of ambition, stating, 'Somehow, I had gotten this idea that prioritizing marriage and children earlier in life is what you do if you lack ambition.'
"By keeping things separate, we are responsible for our own mess. It's as simple as that. Her space is very important for her and my space is very important for me."
"I've been with my husband since we were 14, and we always spoke about living in New York. We always thought it would be the coolest place to live. But it seemed like it was just a dream, that it was never going to actually happen."