āIām so glad we were able to get away and spend some time together, Yvonne. But god the stores are as busy as they were before Christmasā¦.. Iām starving.. Where would you like to eat lunch?ā
āOh Alice I donāt really care. Any place where we can get a glass of wine.ā She said with a smile.
āYes Mom, I could use a drink after this morningā¦. How about this new place?ā
Alice asked for a booth in the corner as she did not want their conversation overheard. After the waiter brought their wine Alice began.
āMom⦠ohā¦err..ā
āWhat is it dear?ā Yvonne queried.
āWell itās not easy to talk aboutā¦. butā¦. Scott and I arenāt doing so well in the sex department. I know we have been married for over twenty-two years but itā¦ā
Alice paused and checked out her mother-in-law's reaction. Yvonne was on the edge of her seat, egger to hear the rest. āGo on dear.ā
āWe just donāt fuck as much as we used to and when we do itās just not as good. We are both upset about itā¦... I read somewhere that getting involved with another couple can sometimes helpā¦. What do you think?ā¦. How do you and Ed handle itā¦. Or havenāt you had the problem?ā
āOh no dear we have gone through the same thingā¦. Andā¦ā
āWhat Mom⦠what⦠we really need your help. What did you do?ā
āNow you canāt tell anyone⦠but you know our friends the Jacksonās?"
"The Black... aha African-American couple?"
"Yes,well they were having difficulties too and we began to talk and ā¦.ā
āYes⦠yes ⦠go on.ā
āWe switched⦠or do you call it swappedā¦. partnersā¦. And it seemed to help both of our marriages⦠Now you mustnāt tell anyone. But I would advise you to try to find another couple andā¦ā
āDo you still ⦠get together with them?ā
āOh yes it has become a regular thing at least once a month and each time we seem to be the better for it.ā
"Is it true what they say?... I mean about size and sex?"
"Well Josh is hung like a horse and your father-in-law sure loves eating that big black hair pie." Yvonne said with a smile.
āGee Mom.. You and Ed⦠who would have thought?ā¦. But I donāt know any couples we would feel comfortable with⦠or trust. Here let me order you another glass of wine.ā
As Yvonne sipped her second drink Alice continued. āGosh.. We really need help andā¦. Oh no⦠Iā¦ā
āWhat is it dear? What were you going to say?ā