In this engaging discussion, Erin Somers, author of The Ten Year Affair, shares her insights on marriage, desire, and her innovative multiverse approach to storytelling. She explores suburban dissatisfaction and contemporary infidelity, comparing it to earlier depictions of marriage. Meanwhile, Robin Ryle, a sociology expert and author of Sex of the Midwest, reveals how a provocative sex survey stirs up revelations in a small town, breaking stereotypes about small-town life and showcasing diverse sexual experiences. Together, they delve into the complexity of intimate lives in different settings.