I think I’ll always love him.

I lied quickly, remembering a Cosmo article I’d read that had exhorted me to “keep it light and airy and happy” when talking to a new guy because most “normal” guys didn’t respond so well to hard-bitten cynicism.

It’s one thing to call off an engagement or even a wedding once the invitations are out – it’s hard, but it happens. But on the actual day? You’re walking, sister. Get yourself down that aisle and do whatever you have to do afterward, you know?

Have a great day!” she sang as she left, flashing just the quickest middle finger as she walked past.

If the US Open was a two-week trip to Ibiza, Wimbledon was a meditative hike through a scenic national park.

As I raced out of the office, I could hear Emily rapid-fire dialing four-digit extensions and all but screaming, ‘She’s on her way – tell everyone.’ It took me only three seconds to wind through the hallways and pass through the fashion department, but I had already heard panicked cries of ‘Emily said she’s on her way in’ and ‘Miranda’s coming!’ and a particularly blood curdling cry of ‘She’s baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaack!

But I cheered myself up slightly with the rationalization that all new relationships – even the fictional ones – have obstacles to overcome in the beginning. I would not give up hope on this one. Not yet.

Naturally, I mine my girlfriends lives for good anecdotes and stories – so many of their experiences find their way into my books.

It’s so on sale, it’s practically paying you.

How do I explain that having the chance to take a breather midlife and evaluate everything is rarer than a double rainbow?