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Life Together 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　Life TogetherOne fine day,an old couple around the age of 70,walked into the lawyers office.Appearntly,they were there to file a divorce.The lawyer was very puzzled.After having a chat with them,he got their story--the couple had been quarreling all their 40 years of marriage and nothing ever seemed to go right.They had hung on so long because of their children,afraid that it might affect their up-bringing.Now,all their children had grown up,and had their own families,so the old couple had nothing to worry about.All they wanted was to live their own lives,free from years of unhappiness.So both agreed on a divorce.The lawyer was having a hard time trying to get the papers done,because he couldnt understand why,after 40 years of marriage and age 70,the old couple wanted a divorce.While they were signing the papers.the wife told the husband,I really love you,but I really cant carry on anymore,Im sorry.Its Okay,I understand,said the husband.Looking at this,the lawyer suggested a dinner together,just the three of them.The wife agreed,why not,since they will still going to be friends anyway.At the dining table,there was an awkward silence.The first dish was roasted chicken.Immediately,the old man took a drumstick for the old lady.Take this,its your favorite.Looking at this,the lawyer thought maybe theres still a chance.But the wife was frowning when she answered,This is always the problem.You always think highly of yourself,and never think how I feel.Dont you know that I hate drumsticks?Little did she know that,over the years,the husband had tried many ways to please her.Little did she know that drumsticks were the husbands favorite food.Little did he know that she thought he never understood her at all.Little did he know that she hates drumsticks,even though all he waned was the best for her.That night,both of them tossed and turned and couldnt sleep.After a few hours,the old man couldnt take it anymore.He knew that he still lov