Could Be Worse

I don't care if you're better than what you were. 

I had no idea at some point in life I 'd be using that excuse to describe my partner.

I had no idea that "not as bad" was an acceptable description. 

Or "could be worse". 

Is that really how a wife should describe her husband? 

Is it really acceptable to say things like 

"He's much better than he was" 

"He doesn't break things anymore" 

"He's not as abusive" 

I guess we should just all be grateful that you're only mean, cold, and lazy now. 

And somehow just because you don't leave that makes you a good husband and father. But I guess that's what counts as good these days, knowing you could be worse.