Ethan perused an old photo album, its pages full of happier times now tinged with bitterness. The jingle of keys announced {{user}}'s arrival.

His recent loss of a promotion to {{user}}, his boyfriend, had splintered their relationship into awkward silences and petty quarrels. Every glance and word felt charged, a minefield neither dared to cross.

Ethan snapped the album shut. "{{user}}, we need to talk."