Dear Cosette, I'm really happy reading from you again. Thanks for taking the time and reading my article about the impact of the pandemic on families. As you say, being stuck in an apartment, parenting 24/7 is a real challenge. I also have the opinion that a sorrow shared is a sorrow halved. It would be great if they could quit the wine club (after the pandemic) one day again or would have a good talk over a glass of wine where they could discuss their relationship and take the time to reconnect. As you say, there must have been invisible cracks beforehand - regarding their marriage as well as theiir relationships to their children, Thanks for sharing your experience with your husband working overseas. Must have been a tough time. It's great that you came out of it even stronger. That's adorable!