I complained that my husband has been sitting on the toilet too long every day, then on my thirty-fifth birthday, I discovered the reason why.

My husband and I had been married for ten years when his behavior changed. He started spending hours locked in our only bathroom, which was inconvenient with three kids.

I started imagining he was having an affair | Source: Unsplash

Our daughter Ruby complained she couldn’t use the toilet because daddy wouldn’t get out. When I asked Gerald about it, he insisted he was fine, but I worried he might be hiding something. My friend Terry suggested tummy troubles, but I feared an affair.

Determined to look my best, I planned a makeover and a birthday party. On the big day, Gerald seemed distant. During the party, he gave me a gift—a book of poems he’d written for me while locked in the bathroom.

Realizing he was writing poetry, not having an affair, I was relieved. We converted the pantry into a study for him, ensuring he no longer needed to write in the toilet.

Lessons:

  1. Don’t jump to conclusions.
  2. Communicate with your partner.
  3. Support their creativity.
  4. Trust is essential.