The Imperfect Marriage: Confessions of Freedom
9 hrs. 49 min.
Language
Russian
Author
Olivia Lake
Author
Olivia Lake
Narrator
Christina Fillatova
Narrator
Christina Fillatova
Description
“Alina, you should have given birth when the opportunity was there!”
Her husband suddenly reminded me about an abortion. I felt sick.
“— But you were building your career!”
We rarely talked about our difficult decision—together—but my guilt is still greater.
“— I don’t want any more IVF, other people’s children, and nerves. I love you. And the kids—God willing and it will be fine. No and no. For couples without children, there are other options.”
“— What options, for example?” I asked tiredly. Ars shrugged.
“— Do you know anything about open relationships?”
“— What…
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My husband offered us both a choice—freedom and communication with other people: women… and men. He was sure it would make our relationship brighter. But what is that supposed to be? A legalized affair, or shock therapy for spouses who have been married for ages? I had to figure it out…
Her husband suddenly reminded me about an abortion. I felt sick.
“— But you were building your career!”
We rarely talked about our difficult decision—together—but my guilt is still greater.
“— I don’t want any more IVF, other people’s children, and nerves. I love you. And the kids—God willing and it will be fine. No and no. For couples without children, there are other options.”
“— What options, for example?” I asked tiredly. Ars shrugged.
“— Do you know anything about open relationships?”
“— What…
❃❃❃❃❃
My husband offered us both a choice—freedom and communication with other people: women… and men. He was sure it would make our relationship brighter. But what is that supposed to be? A legalized affair, or shock therapy for spouses who have been married for ages? I had to figure it out…
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