Article: The physics of love.(Column)

Something was worrying me. My husband, Andrew, refused to worry along with me, pronouncing the prospect inconceivable. His detachment would have been admirable if I were able to share it. But the more sanguine his remarks, the harder I gnawed, chewing away any hope of mental peace.

Missing the luxury of childhood, when everything gets blurted to Morn or Dad, I refrained from mentioning my dread to my mother. Adults don't share their worries with anyone who's going to worry even more than they are.

Instead I confessed my fears, oh so casually, to a few friends. Each time I heard the warm concern in the other person's voice, I bought myself a little ...

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