My husband skipped our 15th anniversary dinner to watch soccer with his friends. When …

“Would you like a little more time?”

I almost said no. I almost stood up and left, humiliated and hungry and heartbroken.

But then I thought of the woman I had been fifteen years ago.

The woman who had sat in that same restaurant and believed she was worthy of being chosen.

So I lifted my chin and said, “Actually, I’m ready to order.”

I ordered my favorite continue reading …