Molly paused thinking about it, giving it true consideration. “it can, but it’s more of a ripple effect. To be honest, Sam’s the first person I’ve been in love with, not counting Harry. He’s definitely the first person I’ve loved and had sex with. It’s more about how determined you are to make it work, despite all the changes. Sex can’t save a relationship and sometimes neither can love. “

She thought of Harry and Susan but also of Thomas and Justine. Both were examples of what happens with love, not always a happy ending, but sometimes it was.

“Harry and his girlfriend were on two separate paths and they had to follow them. No matter how much they loved each other, they knew they couldn’t both be together. On the other hand, two others from home are together, but they have an open relationship because it’s literally toxic to him for her to touch his skin. Two extreme examples of how love and sex can work.