Love, Contracts, and the Cost of Pretending
There was a time when life was simpler. Not easier—just simpler. One person worked. One person stayed home. Roles were understood. Expectations were clear. The system was not perfect, and in many cases it was deeply unfair, but it was predictable. People generally knew where they stood. Today, we have traded that structure for freedom. And freedom matters. But freedom without structure comes at a cost.
