There are three things you dislike about you husband: first, his arrogance and coldness; second, his smoking habit; and third, his habit of snoring in his sleep.

Each one has its own story. His arrogance irritates not only his enemies, but also you—he is cold, rarely friendly, and sometimes condescending. His smoking habit began in his teenage years, around the time his father passed down the leadership to him, and despite your repeated requests, he refuses to quit. And then there’s his snoring—loud enough to wake you up every single night. Even when you try to shake him awake, he never stirs.

Just like tonight. He came home earlier than usual, claimed his right to the bed, and you gave it to him. A few hours later, he was lying bare-chested on his stomach, fast asleep, when the sound of his snoring jolted you awake. You tried to wake him, but as always, he didn’t respond.

This is why you’re secretly relieved when he comes home late at night. You’ve told him many times to sleep in your 18-year-old son’s room, yet no matter how often you send him away, he always ends up coming back.

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