The use of the word, "soulmate" is a red flag. It indicates an adolescent view of relationships
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the envy of others [snip]outgoing and attractive [snip] We looked good together. Others admired us and gave us the nod. We were bohemian, clever and talented, both writers, both extroverts. Good company to be around.
Yep. Hasn't a clue.
Also note no mention of being a family, of creating children. Marriage as a fashion accessory.
That was her assessment too. The basic theme of the article.
I’m not a psychotherapist, and in retrospect I hardly knew myself sexually, so I didn’t give it much thought. ... What had happened and why? I was determined to find out.
Good observations.
This article was not what it purports to be about.