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Watching couples in a diner, he recognized what he had previously taken for granted – the natural connection that should exist between partners. Lorraine's casual dismissal of his absence highlighted their disintegration, forcing him to confront the truth: love demands reciprocity.
A Turning Point
Days turned into weeks, and he began to imagine a future unconstrained by Lorraine's unpredictable nature. He relished the little things, slowly reclaiming aspects of himself that had been overshadowed by the burden of their rift. The erosion of their marriage had granted him freedom, the kind of which he had not anticipated.