This novel takes the marriage life of a couple as the main line, showing their long journey from newlyweds to old age.
The first volume "Newlyweds" depicts the sweetness and shyness of the early days of marriage, including the experience of the first night, the integration of daily life, the impact of sexual troubles and job changes, and the sweet reconciliation after experiencing conflicts and cold wars.
In the second volume, "Confrontation of Concepts," the couple engages in in-depth spiritual communication, and their concepts diverge during openness and exploration. They enhance understanding through arguments and compromises. At the same time, they stick to the bottom line of marriage in the face of external temptations, and face financial pressure when planning their family's future.
In the third volume, "The Waves of Life," the wife had an unexpected pregnancy, experienced discomfort during pregnancy, the pain of childbirth, and postpartum recovery. During this period, her sexual life was affected and then gradually returned. Faced with a crisis at work, differences in educational philosophies, interference from elders, sick children, neighborhood disputes, etc., The stress can be relieved by carefully planning a trip.
In the fourth volume, "Mid-life Transition," their bodies and mentality change as they enter middle age, rekindling their romance. As their children grow up, they encounter mid-life crises, career bottlenecks, and changes in their friends' marriages, which make them cherish each other even more. At the same time, they have to deal with changes in social circles, health worries, the pressure of children's education and the test of family relationships.
In the fifth volume, "Old Age Together", they frequently recall the past as their bodies age, and their sex life is dull but they enjoy their leisurely retirement time. Take care of each other when facing health problems, the arrival of grandchildren brings joy, reunite old friends, actively participate in activities, contribute to charity, and face it calmly
