The Pull

"It's the pull", he said. 
"The pool?"  I replied. 
"Yes Mum, it's the pull," he repeated.
"What are you on about?"  I questioned.
"Sex, Mum!" he announced. 
"In the pool?"  I questioned with distaste.

"No Mum,  PULL not pool."

"Oh" I said, "The pull, what does that mean?  I am totally lost here."
He goes onto explain the obvious.  When a couple have sex their relationship will often continue even if they have little in common.  Hmmm, yes we all know that.  What I didn't know is that it's called; The Pull!
Well that makes sense, I say.  Mel's engagement has been called off but she remains with Damien.  They do have quite a lot in common but she finds his moods difficult to deal with.  He is self centred and never gives her presents but she stays with him.
Hmm, Dustin reminds me, "It's the pull!" 
I laugh, he is right. We stay in relationships which may not be the best for us and accept bad behaviour from a partner.
What can I do?  As always I will just be there when she needs me whether its to talk or pick her up and take her home.
As long as she is safe, that is my one concern.
I laugh, it's the pull.  I better remember that!