“I was used to acing everything. But dating just wasn’t working. I couldn’t trust a guy”
Shani Leiman with Zivia Reischer
“Who,” Nechama said from her place on my couch, “will ever marry me?”
I glanced at the notes I’d jotted down. Nechama was 26, the oldest of five siblings. She was in med school, and after just a few minutes of conversation, it was obvious that she was confident, hardworking, and very bright. Why was she feeling so hopeless?
“Tell me about your hobbies,” I invited. “What do you like to do for fun?”
“Hobbies.” Nechama seemed stumped. “I’m not sure I have any specific hobbies.”
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