Today's thirty-something women are more focused on their careers, know what they want in life, and do not take any nonsense lying down.

Her brother had laughed and said that courage was for the rich. What would she do if she left her husband, where would she live?

All girls have thoughts about marriage, and sometimes these thoughts can be worrisome. Scary. Why, oh, why are things so difficult for women?

My grandmother's advice to me when I left my sleepy town to come to the big bad city has always stood by me. Passing it on to all of you!

They have a lot to catch up on. They have both come very far indeed from that unfulfilled young dream. They have both led their separate lives.