As time passed, it became very clear that our ideas of support and the Schwartzes’ were very different
I can’t say it was exactly a surprise when Eli broke the news. We’d seen it coming for a while.
“…second seder in this yeshivah, they pair the bochurim up with avreichim, you know, to help them out.” Eli coughed. “They, uh, they compensate very nicely. It’s been a bit much for Leah, her work, the baby, everything. So I, I think I’m going to try it.”
“Of course, Eli, you need to do what’s right for your family,” Shaindy said smoothly.
My mouth was clamped tightly shut; it was a good thing both of us were on the call. One of us had to say the right things, be supportive, reassure Eli that his decision was sound — even while we were fuming inside.
Create a free account to keep reading.
