‘Live for the Moment’

My wife of 31 years was diagnosed for the second time with breast cancer.

I fear the loneliness that will occur when she leaves this earth. I am deeply saddened that she will never get to enjoy grandchildren, a long retirement and growing old gracefully. My advice to all is to live for the moment, show love for your significant other every day, and recognize that life is too short to be angry for more than 10 minutes.

I hope that the remaining time with my wife is as awesome as the first 31 years.

— John, Minneapolis

What I Want in a Partner

As a 24-year-old single man, it is hard for me to truly relate to what a great marriage is. But this gave me a strong picture of what I want in my future relationship. A selfless, loving, compassionate and supportive partnership.

You show the utmost love for Jason by writing this and knowing that one day another woman may come around for him. It is unlikely that Jason will ever find another woman such as you, but to hope he does speaks volumes of how much love you have for each other.

I greatly appreciate you, Amy, for writing this and for giving me a perspective on what I hope for one day.

— Ryan, Denver

‘Enough Love for a Lifetime’

Six years ago, at 39, I lost my lover, husband, best friend, adventure partner and co-parent. Yet even in the depths of my grief, I assumed then that in six years, I would have found a new life and new love. Yet here I still am, alone, because I cannot find anyone who even comes close to my Dave. It may be that Jason will feel that way, too. And that is O.K. You’ve given him enough love for a lifetime.

— Lexi Shear, Montpelier, Vt.