I had two options: I could think that, believe it, and spend the entire day making self-destructive decisions (binge eating, lying on the couch, avoiding work and responsibilities, doom scrolling) and hating myself. Or, I could think it, say NOPE, NOT TODAY, and drink a ton of water and some coffee and go on with my life.

Who needs marriage when you can be your own DINK? (Double income, no kids.)