Whatever you want, dear
Part two

Don’t you think maybe you’re acting a little like a Stepford Wife? he asks. Have to admit that I’m beginning to feel slightly exhausted myself. All this policing of everything I might say, biting my lip and following his lead has been, well... a little boring frankly. Laura promised I would feel more dignified if I stopped indulging in my ‘unpleasant behaviours’ and surrendered instead. Not sure I understand what is dignified about letting your partner order for you. Actually, I’m beginning to think about just how handy Valium would be if I had to do this much longer. Also beginning to wonder if the reason why Laura doesn’t need to boss her husband around anymore is because she’s so busy bossing around other women.

Luckily, narcotic relief will be unnecessary. My ‘good guy’ promises he’ll try to remember to pick up his socks if only we can go back to being ‘normal’. That is until next weekend. That’s when he gets his turn to surrender.

The Surrendered Wife: A Practical Guide to Finding Intimacy, Passion and Peace with Your Man Laura Doyle (Simon & Schuster;£10).

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