Tag: affair as aliveness

• How ‘Fine’ Became the Most Dangerous Word in Marriage

  “How’s your marriage?” “Fine.” The word should be neutral, but in marital contexts, it’s often a death sentence. Fine means nothing’s actively wrong. Fine means the bills are paid, the children are cared for, there’s no abuse or conflict. Fine also means nothing’s actively right—no passion, no joy, no sense of being truly alive together.…