This is wonderful. How hasn't done that? Asked someone to read something we are convinced is brilliant, but want someone else to say it -- and asked them at the wrong time. Love the ending where you recognize when she reads on her own time, it is competely different.
ha ha, I like the way you boiled it down to the truth, that we want someone else to say, "That's brilliant!" And what utter deflation when they look at you with a blank stare, or worse, criticism. : )
Being married to a wickedly good editor myself, I relate to this essay on so many levels.
Funny, someone else commented how relatable it was, and it didn't dawn on me that there are probably a lot of writers in the similar position.
Right! And I cannot even begin to describe the debt I owe my wife in making me a better writer
Now I'm the one who can relate.
My wife is by no means a professional editor, but I have learned (the hard way) not to ask for her editorial opinion 🤣
I'm starting to think I might not a representative from the Gottman Institute to respond properly to some of these comments.
* Marriage rule #27: never mix edits and endearments, unless you want to discover you’re a “good hooker.”
Just when I think I must have learned all the rules by now, there's a new one.
Just lovely. Made me chuckle.
Awesome Elizabeth. Thanks for telling me it spread some delight.
Funnily enough, this essay has one of the best hooks I've seen XD
Maybe the heart of marketing is just the truth? : )
What a dead-on characterization about a decent marriage. Loved it. The editor/writer part is just a side-bar--the wisdom is universal.
Thank you Maryan. Clearly, you have one.
This is wonderful. How hasn't done that? Asked someone to read something we are convinced is brilliant, but want someone else to say it -- and asked them at the wrong time. Love the ending where you recognize when she reads on her own time, it is competely different.
ha ha, I like the way you boiled it down to the truth, that we want someone else to say, "That's brilliant!" And what utter deflation when they look at you with a blank stare, or worse, criticism. : )
Loved this realistic and sweet glimpse into marriage. It was a fun ride as a reader, equal parts funny and wise.
Thanks Rachel. Cherishing the lighter moments is part of what keeps the bond working isn't it?