“I’d like to think good women like me do have some value as companions and co-adventurists and conversationalists, as well as sex partners.”
I would too. Honestly.
Such has sadly not been my experience.
What usually starts out nicely eventually doesn’t remain that way.
Unfortunately familiarity breeds contempt, and contempt slowly builds.
It’s a two way street though. It would be unfair of me to pretend otherwise.
I feel the other side of the two way street. And part of me still believes in a good marriage because I can see how, if both are kind and considerate and fair, as well as loving and fun, it is possible. But one person can’t do it all alone.