In the aftermath of his divorce, the narrator experiences a shift in perspective that leads him to perceive the world around him with a sense of irony. This change transforms the worries of others into sources of amusement for him, allowing him to cope with his own feelings of loss and disappointment. During sleepless nights, he reflects on these thoughts, finding some comfort in viewing the struggles of others through a lens of private derision. This ironic detachment serves as a coping mechanism, providing a brief respite from his own emotional pain and highlighting the complexities of human relationships and personal turmoil.

In the aftermath of his divorce, the narrator experiences a shift in perspective that leads him to perceive the world around him with a sense of irony. This change transforms the worries of others into sources of amusement for him, allowing him to cope with his own feelings of loss and disappointment.

During sleepless nights, he reflects on these thoughts, finding some comfort in viewing the struggles of others through a lens of private derision. This ironic detachment serves as a coping mechanism, providing a brief respite from his own emotional pain and highlighting the complexities of human relationships and personal turmoil.