If I may add my penny or two…
Regarding married couples seated together at some function…
It is our nature to become accustomed to our spouse’s pluses and minuses, so…
Mrs. Satisfied discreetly observes as Mr. Capitalist across the table pours a drink for his wife. Hmm, it’s been a while since Mr. Satisfied has done that for her… 🙁
and Mrs. Capitalist has some nice jewelry… been a long while since Mr. Satisfied has been able to make such purchases… 🙁
and while Mr. Capitalist barely looks older than he did at his wedding (even has hair)… Mr. Satisfied’s belly has grown faster than his salary… 🙁
Needless to say, Mrs. disSatisfied leaves at the function’s end.
No, nothing terrible happened.