Patrick Hurley

When he saw the relationship timer appear above Julie’s head, Cal almost started to cry. He’d really hoped she was the one. While he knew the concept of “the one” was a romantic fallacy created by pop culture, deep down, he’d still hoped. Everything had seemed perfect. They both liked hiking. They were compatible, sexually. […]

“Maybe we should have noticed sooner,” says Elaine Bantam, “but we all go through that phase around here.” She sits next to her husband, Nat, on the couples’ front porch, facing the cameras. “Started with small things,” Elaine continues. “Ralph, our oldest, began leaving milk and bread on the back porch every night. Now, I’m […]