Home Decorating
Was I a fool to think this relationship could be saved by an upholstered storage bench? I spent weeks in deep contemplation on my go-to furniture websites, activating coupons and letting them expire, looking at measurements, colors, prices, patterns. Jonathan and I had already discussed it in couples’ therapy. The plan, sanctioned by our therapist, was to get rid of the exercise bike sitting by the living room window and replace it with an upholstered storage bench. Then, I could relax. I wouldn’t have to move out. Maybe. Things hadn’t always been this dire. Our first few weeks living together – just four months prior – had been harmonious. We moved in a gentle flow, passing each other in the hall, handing each other dishes, respectfully negotiating our differing opinions... Read more...
