The frequent appearance of her spouse at a nearby bar was causing annoyance for a frustrated wife.

She hesitated. “Oh, I’m uncertain… I suppose I’ll have whatever you’re having.”

The husband nodded, signaling the bartender. Two shots of an unforgivingly bitter, robust liquor soon appeared before them. Without missing a beat, he downed his drink in one swift motion, his face unphased by the burn.

The woman watched him closely, resolute. She picked up her glass, brought it to her lips, and took a tentative sip. Instantly, the bitter liquid assaulted her taste buds, and with a grimace, she spat it out in disgust. “This is revolting!” she gasped, coughing and wiping her mouth in dismay. Her eyes burned into her husband. “I honestly cannot fathom how you ingest this!” she exclaimed, visibly shaken by the harshness of the drink.

He chuckled at her reaction, raising an eyebrow. “And you think I’m out here just having the time of my life?” he retorted with a playful smirk.