A newlywed couple lay in bed enjoying a quiet moment when the husband gently brought up a question that had been lingering in his mind. “Tell me something,” he asked with curiosity, “how many men have you been with before me?”
His wife stayed quiet, eyes fixed on the ceiling, seemingly lost in thought. Undeterred, he pressed a bit more. “It’s okay, really. I just want to know—no judgment. How many?”
Still, she said nothing, her gaze unwavering.
Sensing he may have touched a nerve, the husband quickly backpedaled. “I’m sorry,” he said softly. “I didn’t mean to upset you. I thought we could be honest with each other.” He tried to reassure her, “It’s alright. You don’t have to answer if it makes you uncomfortable.”
Still no response.
Trying to bridge the emotional gap, he gently wrapped his arms around her, peppering her with tender kisses, hoping to soothe whatever tension his question had caused.
Finally, she turned her head to him, clearly exasperated, and exclaimed, “Seriously? I just lost count!”