He thinks it's funny that I'm jealous of the dog and not her. But I'd like a back scratch in the morning, too. You know?

"But she's just a dog, C."

"Exactly. What's wrong with that picture?"

"She's around. You're not. We've bonded."

"God. Not that again."

"Science has shown that it's good for your health to pet animals. It relaxes you. Helps you live longer."

"I bet you science would also show that women who receive affection from their husbands live longer than those who don't."

"I wonder what science says about women who are too needy?"

"I guess Honey and I are alike in that regard, eh? Maybe I should wag my ass and lick your face."

"Maybe you should."

God. It's getting so tiring, these conversations. I think I'm just going to leave for a while. Go to Linda's house. Maybe what we both need is a little distance. A little perspective. Because right now, we just keep saying the same things. And it's like neither one of us is really hearing.

Oh, did I mention&I bought a pack of cigarettes yesterday. It's just not worth it.

The dictionary defines "enable" like this: to provide with the means or opportunity. To make possible, practical, or easy. I think we've started to make things too easy for one-another. Or maybe it's just me. Maybe I've made things too easy on him.

Anyway.

He's taking Honey fishing tomorrow. When he leaves, I'll pack some things and head to Linda's. I just got off the phone with her.

It's only fair I leave him the dog. She's so attached to him. Or maybe it's the other way around.

I have to admit, despite it all, I'm going to miss her.

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