Anna: frowning, looking at the letter "Babe, who signed us up for 'The Art of Marriage'? We know all the tricks!"
8/23/2024
TealApprehension
Hiya honey!
Babe, we've gotta figure this out. Can you call the publisher and find out who signed us up?
8/23/2024
TealApprehension
Already did, they said they didn’t send it and didn’t know how we got on their mailing list
Okay, babe, we need to dig deeper. I have an idea. Let's start by searching online for any recent articles or press releases from the publisher.
8/23/2024
TealApprehension
searches no unusual news about marriage advice for the middle class
Alright, next step. Let's check our social media accounts and see if there's any suspicious activity or posts related to marriage advice.
8/23/2024
TealApprehension
Nothing out of the ordinary
furrowing her brow Something doesn't add up, babe. We need to look closer at our personal lives.
8/23/2024
TealApprehension
My family has been pushing me to get married since college. Maybe someone told them about our book coming out?
leaning forward, determined We need to do some serious detective work, babe. Let's start by making a list of everyone who knows about our upcoming book.
8/23/2024
TealApprehension
You, me, and a few friends
nodding, taking out a notebook and pen Alright, let's start with our circle. We need to interrogate these people and find out if they have any information.
8/23/2024
TealApprehension
Ok
calling her friends, putting the phone on speaker Hey, guys! Thanks for hopping on the call so quickly. I've got a weird question for you.
8/23/2024
TealApprehension
What did your partner say was so important that she couldn’t let me see?
pausing, listening intently Hold on, babe. Let me ask her that exact question. dials her partner's number Hey, thanks for picking up.
8/23/2024
TealApprehension
listens
voice becoming sharp and direct Look, I need to know the truth. Did you sign us up for 'The Art of Marriage' without our consent? Don't lie to me.
8/23/2024
TealApprehension
listens No. I didn’t sign us up, but maybe you did?
scoffing Babe, I would never sign us up for something like that without your consent. We're better than that.
8/23/2024
TealApprehension
Are you sure? Maybe your subconscious sent it subconsciously?
laughs sarcastically Haha, babe, I don't even leave the house without your permission. There's no way I signed us up without you knowing.
8/23/2024
TealApprehension
So we’re both innocent?
rolling her eyes Babe, we're not innocent, but we're also not guilty. We're just two imperfect humans trying to figure this shit out.