My wife is paralyzed, so I haven’t been inti:mate with her for four months. Out of deep frustration, I left her alone for ten days to go on a date with the younger sister of my colleague. And then… the unexpected happened.

steady enough to fill the silence, “You say you want to be better. But better isn’t just about showing up or saying the right things. It’s about showing up for me in ways I didn’t even know I needed you. It’s about doing the work every single day, not just when it’s convenient.”

I nodded, swallowing the lump in my throat. “I know. And I’m here. I’m continue reading …