michelle had long since given up any need or concern for his approval.even still , with each passing day of apathy she had grown to hate and resent him.she didnt need any of these magazines to tell her what she already knew.a person who robs you of your right to be significant is not a husband ; he is excess baggage.she had long since learned the art of self-validation.now she was ready for the liberties that charles had already taken all through their marriage .