In A Yellow Wood

It isn't easy deciding on a lifelong mate. Fredrika finds that out soon enough, as does Gary. Like the rest of the human race, neither has the foggiest notion as to what makes a successful marriage, and it is soon obvious there is no such thing as prenuptial rationality. To Fredrika, marriage is like dipping water out of a pond-the liquid either stays in your palm or slips through your fingers. As emotions escalate, neither Fredrika nor Gary really understands what went wrong. There...
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It isn't easy deciding on a lifelong mate. Fredrika finds that out soon enough, as does Gary. Like the rest of the human race, neither has the foggiest notion as to what makes a successful marriage, and it is soon obvious there is no such thing as prenuptial rationality. To Fredrika, marriage is like dipping water out of a pond-the liquid either stays in your palm or slips through your fingers. As emotions escalate, neither Fredrika nor Gary really understands what went wrong. There are only recriminations, growing disdain and, finally, acceptance that their union, while a hormonal success, is an absolute failure.