Not sure where to start or end, WAW - #2

[TimeHeals]

I was focused on the "word choice". He could stay, he could leave, but if he stayed he most certainly should not pretend the marriage is going fine.

Example other word choice: "Look, I am going to leave because I don't want to stay here and pretend everything is fine, and I am not interested in discussing this with your extended family".

But he could have stayed too. If he had done it and had fun with it and their questions, then that might be attractive

Example:

Uncle: So what's going on with your marriage?
John: What's going on with your marriage? Inquiring minds want to know