by Joanmcarthy
"But, just as one aspect of it, I found there was something like an aura around Ellen and my mere entry into the space of that aura was like I was sexually violating her, even though we weren't actually touching. And she described exactly the same feelings in return."
These sentences, from page 1, introduce Ellen's decision to move out of Ned's house in with Harry, quicker than she would have in a "perfect world".
However, as I read the rest of the story, I never got "sexual violation" nor do I really think that is an accurate description. What comes to mind, is the repulsion of the same ends of 2 magnets coming together, but I am not sure that gets at it either. In any event, it is such an important element of Ellen and Ned's relationship and how this story plays out that I think these sentences would bear more critical thought.
For what it is worth....
As always, thank you.,