Gravely ill, a man went to the doctor with his wife. After the examination the physician motioned for the wife to meet him in the hallway.
一個人得了重病，妻子伴隨他去看醫生。檢查過後，醫生示意病人的妻子到走廊見他。
"Your husband is very sick, " the doctor said, "but there are three things you can do to ensure his survival. First, fix him three healthful, delicious meals a day. Next, give him a stress-free environment , and don't netplain about anything. Finally, make passionate love to him every day.
“你丈夫病得很重，”醫生說，“但有三件事可保住他的'性命。第一，一日三餐，要營養美味。第二，給他一個輕鬆的環境，不要抱怨。第三，每天都對他傾注熾熱的愛。”
On the drive home the husband asked, "What did the doctor say?"
在驅車回家的路上，丈夫問道：“醫生說了什麼?”
"I'm sorry, " she said, "but you're not going to make it.
“很遺憾，”她說，“你活不成了。”