I thought I'd be overcome by guilt, she confessed pensively, “but I'm surprised at the calm I feel instead. Like the first drops of rain upon her parched soul, Radhika felt renewed instead of feeling remorseful when new love entered her burdensome marital life. Stolen moments of worthiness replaced the bland entitlement of conjugal familiarity. She felt desirable, intellectually stimulated, connected and alive, all at once. It wasn't just the romance that uplifted her spirit and inspired her, but the intense and deeply meaningful conversations, the tenderness and mutual care, the laughter and genuine appreciation that made her feel so valued in the new relationship. On the face of it, her marriage appeared 'normal' to many, but the truth was that the relatedness and connection had been lost a long time ago. What remained now was a transactional contract to coexist and partake of unequal responsibilities.
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