Part of me never expected grad school to be as difficult as it was, because it was always part of my life plan. I figured it would be the unexpected that would be difficult to cope with, and certainly the "ordeals" that I've faced in my married life aren't at all as bad, in my opinion, as some that my parents have faced with aplomb. But it has helped, through this last 7 months or so, knowing that if things continue as they are, come December, we'll both be done. And that will definitely be Better.