Mastering Emotional Control in Intimate Settings

A journalist reflects on her husband's newfound interest in Stoicism and how it has helped him cope with stress and anxiety. Despite initially dismissing the philosophy as turning off her brain, she acknowledges the benefits of approaching life's obstacles with indifference. While she chooses not to live her life according to Stoic precepts, she allows her husband to keep a bust of Marcus Aurelius on their dresser as a source of comfort. Ultimately, she realizes that everyone has their own ways of finding peace and managing anxiety.