Anatomy of a Marriage
Viewing comments for Chapter 4 "Anatomy of a Marriage, Part 4"A story of a couple whose marriage is in trouble.
20 total reviews
Comment from Sandra Stoner-Mitchell
Hmm, alcaholics don't like being told they are one, or like being told to do something about it. Marsha needs to find out if that woman Trenton is seeing is his secretary. I really feel for women who go through this. I'm off to read another chapter. :)) Sandra xx
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Hmm, alcaholics don't like being told they are one, or like being told to do something about it. Marsha needs to find out if that woman Trenton is seeing is his secretary. I really feel for women who go through this. I'm off to read another chapter. :)) Sandra xx
Comment Written 19-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 20-Oct-2024
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Thank you, Sandra. I agree that it isn't something Trenton wanted to here are ever believes. He's going along because he doesn't want to lose a lucrative job, and he knows he would. Marsha will be determined to find out more.
Comment from LJbutterfly
It is unfortunate when you are relieved to find out your husband's employer asked to speak to you because of your husband's alcoholism, and not because of your husband's affair. The story is now taking an interesting, but unexpected turn. Marsha has to be concerned about cheating and her husband's drinking. I look forward to seeing how you continue the anatomy of this marriage. I am enjoying the story.
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2024
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It is unfortunate when you are relieved to find out your husband's employer asked to speak to you because of your husband's alcoholism, and not because of your husband's affair. The story is now taking an interesting, but unexpected turn. Marsha has to be concerned about cheating and her husband's drinking. I look forward to seeing how you continue the anatomy of this marriage. I am enjoying the story.
Comment Written 02-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2024
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Thank you for the review. I guess his alcohol does reflect on her as much his wanting to be with another woman would. I'm glad you are enjoying the story.
Beth
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Thank you for the review. I guess his alcohol does reflect on her as much his wanting to be with another woman would. I'm glad you are enjoying the story.
Beth
Comment from Verna Cole Mitchell
I'm still following your anatomy of a marriage. I have lots of sympathy for the wife, even though I find her quite naive to have been clueless for so long. You're doing a good job of moving the story forward with hints to what will follow.
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2024
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I'm still following your anatomy of a marriage. I have lots of sympathy for the wife, even though I find her quite naive to have been clueless for so long. You're doing a good job of moving the story forward with hints to what will follow.
Comment Written 01-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2024
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Thank you, Verna. It isn't a subject I like writing about and I'm telling in from my friend's perspective so I'm having to try to put myself in her shoes.
Beth
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Thank you, Verna. It isn't a subject I like writing about and I'm telling in from my friend's perspective so I'm having to try to put myself in her shoes.
Beth
Comment from Y. M. Roger
Wow... simply the thought of your husband being an alcoholic as a 'relief' from an affair situation is a mind-boggling thing here... amazing how 'love' can make the eye/heart view things some times! ;) Thanx for sharing, as always, Beth -- look forward to the next installment! ;) Yvette
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2024
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Wow... simply the thought of your husband being an alcoholic as a 'relief' from an affair situation is a mind-boggling thing here... amazing how 'love' can make the eye/heart view things some times! ;) Thanx for sharing, as always, Beth -- look forward to the next installment! ;) Yvette
Comment Written 01-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 01-Oct-2024
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Thanks for the review and comments. This is not my husband. I had a wonderful husband for 61 years. This is supposed to fiction but it is actually based on the marriage of a close friend.
Beth
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Thanks for the review and comments. This is not my husband. I had a wonderful husband for 61 years. This is supposed to fiction but it is actually based on the marriage of a close friend.
Beth
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I knew it was, Beth -- simply a generalized statement in the comments.... :-) ;-)
Comment from Jacob1395
I loved the scene between Marsha and Bill, although I'm wondering if Bill is telling Marsha the whole truth about what is going on to keep Trenton off the hook. Another engaging read, Beth, I really enjoyed reading it.
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2024
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I loved the scene between Marsha and Bill, although I'm wondering if Bill is telling Marsha the whole truth about what is going on to keep Trenton off the hook. Another engaging read, Beth, I really enjoyed reading it.
Comment Written 01-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2024
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Thank you, Jacob. I'm please you are enjoying and still reading my story.
Beth
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Thank you, Jacob. I'm please you are enjoying and still reading my story.
Beth
Comment from lyenochka
How hard it must be for Marsha to confront the truth that Trenton lied about the late night drinking as part of his work requirements. Yet in the 1950s, that's exactly what many women believed that their husbands were doing. I guess it's not appropriate to share about Trenton's affair with the boss but it probably won't go well when she tells Trenton he has to go for treatment.
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2024
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How hard it must be for Marsha to confront the truth that Trenton lied about the late night drinking as part of his work requirements. Yet in the 1950s, that's exactly what many women believed that their husbands were doing. I guess it's not appropriate to share about Trenton's affair with the boss but it probably won't go well when she tells Trenton he has to go for treatment.
Comment Written 01-Oct-2024
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2024
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Thank you, Helen. I feeling my way along with this story since it isn't something that happened to me. They say write what you know and I know about this from hearing it from a friends perspective.
Beth
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Thank you, Helen. I feeling my way along with this story since it isn't something that happened to me. They say write what you know and I know about this from hearing it from a friends perspective.
Beth
Comment from Ric Myworld
I sure like your fiction, and you write like someone writing about a couple she knew or knows. If we want to see people making silly mistakes in life, all we have to do is look around. Thanks for sharing.
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2024
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I sure like your fiction, and you write like someone writing about a couple she knew or knows. If we want to see people making silly mistakes in life, all we have to do is look around. Thanks for sharing.
Comment Written 30-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 13-Oct-2024
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Thank you, Ric. You guessed right. I do know this person but since I wasn't there when it happened, I have to make it fiction to an extent.
Beth
Comment from Spitfire
I think his boss's advice is good. Leave him if he won't get treatment. Is he having an affair or does she assume that since he's coming home late? Have you considered doing a chapter from her husband's point of view?
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2024
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I think his boss's advice is good. Leave him if he won't get treatment. Is he having an affair or does she assume that since he's coming home late? Have you considered doing a chapter from her husband's point of view?
Comment Written 30-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2024
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She is pretty sure he was seeing someone, but she is hoping if he gets control of the drinking, he will stop cheating. She wants to avoid a divorce is she can.
Beth
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She is pretty sure he was seeing someone, but she is hoping if he gets control of the drinking, he will stop cheating. She wants to avoid a divorce is she can.
Beth
Comment from Dolly'sPoems
So he's not having an affair? He has a problem with alcohol? I am not quite sure which is worse here Beth as beating an addiction to alcohol is a huge challenge, when an affair could end and the marriage moves on. I liked how you handled this sensitive story, a fine post Beth, love Dolly x x x
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2024
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So he's not having an affair? He has a problem with alcohol? I am not quite sure which is worse here Beth as beating an addiction to alcohol is a huge challenge, when an affair could end and the marriage moves on. I liked how you handled this sensitive story, a fine post Beth, love Dolly x x x
Comment Written 30-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 30-Sep-2024
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Thank for review, Dolly. He is having an affair, but she is hoping he'll break it off in rehab. She thinks maybe he wouldn't have been tempted if he wasn't drinking. She does want a divorce, but it may come to that.
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A fascinating story Beth x x x
Comment from barbara.wilkey
I'd almost forgotten about this story. Thank you for adding to it. I really enjoyed reading.
Bill frowned and shook his head before continuing. "Well, I'm afraid if he &
Bill continued. "Look, don't get me wrong.
(continuing, & continued,)
I'll be contacting you again soon.I know this isn't going to be easy (space after the comma)
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2024
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I'd almost forgotten about this story. Thank you for adding to it. I really enjoyed reading.
Bill frowned and shook his head before continuing. "Well, I'm afraid if he &
Bill continued. "Look, don't get me wrong.
(continuing, & continued,)
I'll be contacting you again soon.I know this isn't going to be easy (space after the comma)
Comment Written 30-Sep-2024
reply by the author on 14-Oct-2024
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Thank you for the review and comments, Barbara. I also appreciate any the help you offer with the editing.
Beth
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Thank you for the review and comments, Barbara. I also appreciate any the help you offer with the editing.
Beth