The First Confrontation
One evening, Amanda couldn’t hold back her frustration any longer. “John, why don’t you want to get married?” she demanded. John looked startled. “It’s not that I don’t want to, Amanda. I just don’t feel ready yet,” he said. Amanda’s eyes filled with tears. “But why? We’ve been together for two years now. What are you waiting for?”

John sighed. “I love you, Amanda. I just need more time.” Amanda nodded, but her heart was heavy with doubt.
