“What are you doing here?” She could have given anything to see this expression.
“Why do you look so surprised?”
“This is the sleaziest bar in town. Not a place I’d like to see my wife in…”
“I guess togetherness means being where you are. I took some time to find out your favourite haunts though…”
“Let’s go home”, he was wearing his coat, “but don’t expect me to go hunting for you in libraries. That’s just not my kind of thing.”
“I’ve got a bar installed there. For all other days, I’ll accompany you where you go. How’s that?”

compromises everywhere
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Thanks!
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To see the other person’s world may be isn’t really a compromise? I am not very sure.
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In this case, the dice is loaded on one side 🙂
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Interesting pairing. Well done!
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Thank you, Jilly!
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I suppose it matters how much is at stake in determining who compromises most. Well done, Reena.
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Thank you, Bill!
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I’m not sure I’d be happy with that compromise. She knows him well, but she’d be better off with a fellow booklover. This one’s a loser.
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Thank you, Margaret 🙂
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They do say opposites attract, though that’s not been my experience!
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All happy marriages are same. Each unhappy marriage is unhappy in its own way.
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She’s a bright woman. I think she’s got him!
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She might as well lose him fast 🙂
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They’ll see some interesting places together, great attitude.
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Thank you 🙂
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Takes courage and trust to compromise in a relationship. And a sense of humor.
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I see more humour here. Thanks to the lovable kitty hiding behind books 😀
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::gulp:: Sounds tense. Good job of setting tension in your story.
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Thanks!
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You’re welcome.
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That’s how marriage works!
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Thanks 😀
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pick her up
add to her show
smile and know
it s show time!
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I wonder if he’ll move upmarket and she’ll move downmarket so they meet in the middle. You’ve created a great couple there
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Thanks, Neil 😂
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They’re is no excuse now.
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If they still want to be together 😂
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Exactly 😎
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Compromise is good!
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Thanks 🙂
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