Bella: I think my husband is going through a mid-life crisis.  [bad word]  What makes you think that? 

Bella: He just traded in his car for a very expensive sports car, and he’s filling the house with gym equipment.  [bad word]  Uh oh, that’s a bad sign. Do you know what may have triggered this? 

Bella: I’m not sure, but he was passed over for a promotion at work a couple of months ago, and his new boss is 15 years younger than he is.  [bad word]  That would do it. 

Bella: What really worries me is that he’s been talking about quitting his job altogether and [bad word] a full-time writer. He always wanted to [bad word] a successful writer.  [bad word]  That’s sounds familiar. When my brother went through a mid-life crisis, he spent a lot of time reflecting on his life and regretting giving up music to get a full- time job. He saw himself as being washed up and he was fed up with everything. 

Bella: What did he do?  [bad word]  Well, he’s probably not a good example of what your husband would do. 

Bella: Don’t beat around the bush. Just tell me.  [bad word]  Well, if you must know, he got a divorce, married a woman half his age, and tried to start a rock band. 

Bella: Oh, no! That’s just what I was afraid of.  [bad word]  I’m sure that won’t happen with your husband. You two have a great marriage. 

Bella: I thought so, too, but you never know.