My husband and I like to keep things exciting in our relationship, and today was no different. I dressed up in a classic secretary outfit, and we spent the afternoon pretending I was his loyal assistant and he, my powerful boss. It was fun until a fleeting thought broke my concentration.

He has a secretary at work, a young, beautiful woman. They spend hours together. Do they play this game, too? Do they share the same chemistry we’re playing with right now? I know it’s just a game, but the thought stayed with me, adding a tension that wasn’t there before.

I couldn’t help but compare myself to her in that moment. Is she prettier? Does she make him laugh the way I do? As I played my part, these questions swirled in my mind. I was still in control, but something had shifted.

I tried to shake off the doubt, but even after we ended the game, it lingered in my mind. It’s just a silly thought, I told myself. But what if it’s not?