The Difficult Art of Giving Space in Love: Rilke on Freedom, Togetherness, and the Secret to a Good Marriage
While I'm not convinced that it makes sense to focus on the idea of "marriage" in this article -- it seems to approach it as if it's the only sensible and viable long-term form of relationship -- I do like the main thrust of it; the idea that the best relationships are those where each partner can make space for the other(s).
An interesting essay on the importance of forgiveness, and how it can be about personal recovery rather than letting someone off the hook for abuse. It’s a tough lesson to learn, but ultimately useful, I’ve found.