A man takes his wife to the doctor for an annual checkup. When the doctor calls the woman in, she turns to her husband and says, “Let’s go Harold.” The husband dutifully follows her into the

“I didn’t realize how much I had hurt you,” he said softly, his voice filled with regret. “I’ve been so focused on my career and providing for our family that I didn’t pay enough attention to what really mattered – our relationship.”

Tears welled up in the wife’s eyes as she listened to her husband’s confession. Despite their years together, she had never heard him speak so openly and vulnerably before. It was as if a weight had been lifted off his shoulders, and she felt a glimmer of hope stir within her.

With the therapist’s guidance, the husband and wife began to explore the underlying issues that had led to their marital discord. They talked about their fears and insecurities, their hopes and dreams, and the ways in which they had drifted apart over the years.