Monogamy requires an extreme amount of energy for a very limited result, i.e. maintaining the relationship's status quo; as the years rub the patina of excitement off everybody's marriage, is introducing some variety, or even just desiring it, pernicious to one's commitment to their spouse? I found out, and the journey does not stop here.
[ ... ] that my thin patience dissolves in seconds - which is not true of those stains.
Mr Guilt points out that children should be allowed to be messy, ...