He never took the time to understand her. It often made her cry. She shouldn’t have to prove or defend herself. She shouldn’t wonder, so many times, if this was the right place…if he was the right man. Wasn’t communication and compromise part of a relationship? How long was she supposed to live like this?

This is fiction in exactly 55 words...I play this every Friday and it's hosted by the G-Man (http://g-man-mrknowitall.blogspot.com). If you feel like giving it a whirl sometime, just create a story using exactly 55 words, then pop over to the G-Man's, and let him know you've posted. :)