Thank you so much for your kind words of wisdom. You are quite right when you said that my friend had raised some doubts within. They are doubts that I have harbored many times over. The "what is wrong with me?" question is one of my favorites when I find my self lounging on the pot of pity.

I admire your courage for being able to make a marriage work with a person of such disparit personality. I, quite honestly, could not do so. You are, indeed, a strong woman.

I too find joy in academic pursuits, oh to be a professional student. The odd thing is that I am actually quite drawn to nurturing pursuits, as well. I love to cook, bake, crochet and tend a home. My home just happens to only have one inhabitant. Therefore, my coworkers are delighted when I go on a baking spree.

Thank you again.