Let's Don't Do This

"I just can't do this anymore..."

"Do what?" What can't you do? Put gas in your own car? I swear to God you make me take care of everything, don't you? You know I'm on my way to work right now but that never stops you from bothering me, does it?"

"Well, you are never available to have a decent conversation. I've tried, but it's always something you find to distract yourself from having to spend any time with me. You avoid me."

"All you do is nag. And then I get the silent treatment. The dogs care more about me than you do."

"You just use them to keep me at distance so you don't have to touch me anymore. Just admit it. There's no room on the bed for me, conveniently."

"Oh, so that's the problem."

"Really? You think I'm that shallow? It's REALLY about every level of our relationship. At this point, it would make my skin literally crawl if you touched me."

"Well, no worries, sweetheart. Your skin won't be crawling any time soon."

"And by the way, I can put gas in my own damn car! And I don't need your touch, either!"

"I bet you do take care of yourself, don't you???"

"Shut up! That's gross. You are the one who loves porn. You have a real sickness when it comes to that, don't you? You are disgusting."

"Maybe so. Maybe we should have never married. I don't know what I was thinking."

"What were you thinking? Why did you marry me? This certainly isn't what I signed up for!"

"Hello??? Aren't you going to answer that?"

"I think I just got caught up in the moment. I will admit there was magic in the moment we first met. I'll never forget it. I know you felt it, too"

"Yea, well...how did it wind up like this, then? Honestly, you changed when you came to the dentist with me. I could see it in your face that day. You've never looked at me like you used to since then. I guess seeing I had cavities and I wasn't perfect was too much for you. Either that or the bill from the dentist. You hate spending money on my needs, don't you? It's messed up and shallow, frankly!"

"When have I ever not given you what you wanted?"

"Oh, yes. Our house is filled with gadgets and gizmos and all the latest technologies. But you forget that I make as much money as you do, right? It's not like I haven't been an active partner. I never wanted or needed your money."

"What do you want, then? Can you answer me that???"

"I suppose if I have to tell you that, there's really not much point, is it? I don't think I'm ever going to get it from you, anyway. You aren't capable of giving me what I want. It's just taken me a long time to realize it. Now I just need to accept it and move on."

"I'm at work now. Thanks for ruining my day!"

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