THE HARMONIOUS COUPLE – CASES OF HARMONIOUS RELATIONSHIPS (BRYAN AND SUE) PART 2
Sue did not adore Bryan as he did her, but she did love him dearly. She valued his loyalty and good nature and devil-ishness, and—yes—even his crudity. They were all part of the man she married. She loved Bryan and she loved their son, Bryan Jr., immensely, doting on him and making him feel special. (“Junior” became a star athelete and later a successful football coach.)
Bryan and Sue had an active life with many friends, were members of bowling and bridge leagues. They owned a cabin by a lake where they would spend summer weekends with friends. Theirs was an ordinary life filled with ordinary pastimes—but it was a contented, productive life: He did his job at the lumber company well; she did her job as housewife well; and they raised a well-adjusted son.
The couple shared an optimistic view of life that helped to buoy and bond them through the years. They also shared a deep commitment to the relationship, thus keeping it alive. They did not have to talk about things very much; over the years they became very familiar with one another and knew or sensed most of what needed to be done and when. They enjoyed a well-tuned, harmonious partnership.
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