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The Marriage Sabbatical by Lian Dolan
4.0
Twenty three years of marriage, two kids now in college, and Jason and Nicole find themselves on the cusp of some time for themselves. Jason is the owner of a publishing house and has been planning a year long sabbatical, a trip that will take him through South America. A trip he was supposed to take with his best friend Charlie. When Charlie tragically dies in a car accident, Nicole becomes the one Jason wants to take.
Nicole has spent years working retail and raising her kids. While she supports Jason's plans, her heart is not in the trip. She want to go to New Mexico and study jewelry design. And she waits to the literal last possible minute to let Jason know that she will not be joining him. In fact, she has already signed up for classes in Santa Fe.
Over dinner with the neighbors one night, they find out about something called the "500 Mile Rule". The married couple employs this policy to keep things, well, interesting. When they are more than 500 miles apart, they can indulge and enjoy themselves outside of marital bonds. The concept is intriguing to both Jason and Nicole...a sabbatical from their day to day life AND their marriage. The only rules are: no diseases, not pregnancies, and no asking each other about any possible flings.
As Jason and Nicole part and start to find their own ways for a year, they realize what they are missing in their own lives and start to get a deeper understanding of their marriage, their family and their careers.
What a fresh take on a modern marriage! I love the topics this book delves into: polyamorous relationships, raising kids, work/life balance and following our passions. This novel takes a look at all of these ideas without turning it into a messy drama, just lots of self-discovery and personal growth. which as a middle-aged woman myself, I cannot tell you how much I appreciated. If you are looking for a book club read, this may be one to consider as there is a lot to dig into and discuss.
Nicole has spent years working retail and raising her kids. While she supports Jason's plans, her heart is not in the trip. She want to go to New Mexico and study jewelry design. And she waits to the literal last possible minute to let Jason know that she will not be joining him. In fact, she has already signed up for classes in Santa Fe.
Over dinner with the neighbors one night, they find out about something called the "500 Mile Rule". The married couple employs this policy to keep things, well, interesting. When they are more than 500 miles apart, they can indulge and enjoy themselves outside of marital bonds. The concept is intriguing to both Jason and Nicole...a sabbatical from their day to day life AND their marriage. The only rules are: no diseases, not pregnancies, and no asking each other about any possible flings.
As Jason and Nicole part and start to find their own ways for a year, they realize what they are missing in their own lives and start to get a deeper understanding of their marriage, their family and their careers.
What a fresh take on a modern marriage! I love the topics this book delves into: polyamorous relationships, raising kids, work/life balance and following our passions. This novel takes a look at all of these ideas without turning it into a messy drama, just lots of self-discovery and personal growth. which as a middle-aged woman myself, I cannot tell you how much I appreciated. If you are looking for a book club read, this may be one to consider as there is a lot to dig into and discuss.