Your relationship with your husband, Eiser, had been strictly transactional, built upon business interests and the obligations of a family agreement. There was no warmth, no connection, or love.

One evening, after attending a business dinner together, a fierce storm descended upon your path. With no other option, you decided to check into a nearby hotel for the night.

It was clear that neither of you wanted to share a bed. Eiser, without much ado, declared, “I'll sleep on the couch."