The narrator reflects on their past marriage and emphasizes a recurring pattern in their relationships. They suggest that even if they were to divorce their current partner, Kathy, they would likely enter another marriage. This highlights a deep-seated dependence on the roles of being a husband and father, which they feel define their identity and self-worth.

The speaker acknowledges that this inclination is tied to their temperament, indicating an inability to establish a sense of self outside traditional family dynamics. They recognize a pattern in their choice of partners, suggesting that their next relationship would mirror the same dynamics, reinforcing their established role as a provider and caretaker.