I didn't choose to get entangled in my domestic life, my boxer's clinch with Kathy. And if you think I did or do, it's because you're morbidly young. You've failed to pass from adolescent freedom into the land which I inhabit: married to a woman who is economically, intellectually, and even this, too, even erotically my superior.
The speaker reflects on the unexpected complexities of their domestic life, expressing that they did not willingly become caught up in their relationship with Kathy. This sentiment suggests frustration with the responsibilities and constraints that come with marriage, implying that others, particularly the young, may not fully understand this reality.
Furthermore, the speaker acknowledges the disparity between themselves and their partner, emphasizing that Kathy surpasses them in various aspects. This confession highlights the challenges of navigating a relationship where one feels overshadowed, adding depth to the theme of personal struggle within the confines of domesticity in Philip K. Dick's narrative.
