When my dad remarried after the divorce, his new wife, Debra, saw my mom as competition instead of part of my life. Over the years, she constantly tried to outshine her — even at my graduation. I hoped she’d behave at my wedding, but she crossed a line by stealing the seat reserved for my mom at the reception. Just when I was about to confront her, my dad shocked everyone. He stood up and publicly admitted that divorcing my mom was the biggest mistake of his life — and asked her for a second chance, right in front of everyone.

Debra stormed out in fury. And my mom? She said yes to one more dance. That night, I didn’t just marry the love of my life — I watched my parents rediscover theirs.