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But Patsy did not understand. She was extremely
confused. In her search for answers, she went to the public
library and checked out several books on marriage.
“Marriage is not supposed to be this way,” she reasoned. “I
have to find an answer to our situation.” When Pete went to
the computer room, Patsy would pick up her book. In fact
on many evenings, she read until midnight. On his way to
bed, Pete would notice her and make sarcastic comments
such as, “If you read that much in college, you would have
made straight A’s.” Patsy would respond, “I am not in
college. I’m in marriage, and right now, I’d be satisfied with
a C.” Pete went to bed without so much as a second
glance.

At the end of the first year, Patsy was desperate.

At the end of the first year, Patsy was desperate. She
had mentioned it before, but this time she calmly said to
Pete, “I am going to find a marriage counselor. Do you want
to go with me?”
But Pete answered, “I don’t need a marriage
counselor. I don’t have time to go to a marriage counselor. I
can’t afford a marriage counselor.”
“Then I’ll go alone,” said Patsy.
“Fine, you are the one who needs counseling anyway.”
The conversation was over. Patsy felt totally alone, but