Walkaway wife syndrome isn’t a clinical diagnosis; it happens when one partner, most often the wife, seems to leave a marriage out of nowhere. The name walkaway wife refers to the phenomenon, but not the truth of why it happens, writes Katie McPherson, so she dug a little deeper to find out more.

Scary Mommy is headed to the Garden State, hosting a piercing party at the Mall at Short Hills in New Jersey on Thursday, Jan. 29. Yours truly will be there, and we’ll have snacks and drinks — as well as great company! Click the link below to nab your piercing spot.