I just happened to come across something I had written years ago, coming off the divorce from my last husband. (I've been married to my present-and-forever one for 2 1/2 years now, and we've been together for 4.)

I had forgotten writing it, after all this time, but I included an analogy to describe how being married to that man made me feel. Especially when dealing with his family and friends.

Imagine having your purse stolen, then going to the police where they tell you, "Well, you were carrying it wrong, so it's your own fault, and we're not going to do anything about it." Then a week later you run across that person who stole it, you take your purse back, and YOU are arrested. That's what I feel like.

Can anyone relate? Would you like to venture your own word pictures to describe how a relationship makes you feel?