Sarah had eagerly awaited her final day at her 9-to-5 job before transitioning to a new role. With the sun beaming down and a sense of liberation in the air, she decided to indulge in a round of golf, reveling in the spontaneity of an unplanned afternoon.
As she navigated the course, the unexpected occurred – Sarah scored her first hole-in-one. Bursting with elation, she couldn’t wait to share the news with her partner, anticipating their shared pride and celebration of the milestone.
However, when she messaged her about her triumph, her partner’s response was far from supportive. Instead of sharing her excitement, she met Sarah’s achievement with frustration and resentment, reproaching her for spending time on the golf course rather than being with her and their 7-month-old child.
Perplexed and wounded by her partner’s reaction, Sarah returned home to address the issue, hoping to mend the growing divide between them. Yet, instead of finding empathy, she encountered accusations of self-centeredness and neglect.