What are you thinking about?
You look so pensive.沉思的
I was just thinking about how much things have changed since I was a child.
Oh, sometimes I think about that, too.
What were your thoughts?
Nostalgic for sure.怀旧的; 乡愁的;
Generally, I remember the best times, and then I get a bit depressed when I think about how things have changed.
What kinds of changes depress you?
Well, one thing is the paced of life.
Everything is so fast pace now, so there isn't enough time to think.
That's because you've grown up.
You are not a child anymore, so you have responsibilities.
It's more than just having responsibilities.
My parents had to work, but they also had time for other things.
My dad used to go fishing on the weekends, and my mom used to work in her garden.
She loved to grow flowers and vegetables.
Yeah, that does sound nice.
Living in the city makes things like that really difficult.
Yes, living in the city is certainly part of the problem, right?
Well, that depends on you.
You make things sound as if you have no choices in life.
It's the choices you've made that put you where you are now.
Sure, that's certainly part of the problem.
I guess I've changed.
You want a lifestyle that you can't have in the city.
If you really wanted those things, you could move back to the countryside.
No, that's not an option.
If I did that, my wife would divorce me.
Have you ever talked about it with her?
No, I haven't.
We don't talk about things like that.
We're both too busy.
I think she's even busier than I am.
Well, maybe she would surprise you.
Maybe she'd like a change, too.
You should talk to her.
Emm, I don't know.
What about you？
I'm ok.
My wife and I accept things as they are.
We try to think positively and we support each other.
It sounds like you have a good marriage.
Yes, we do.
And one reason for that is that we share our thoughts with each other.
We don't want to grow apart like so many couples.
Maybe I'll surprise my wife and start sharing my thoughts with her.
Well, if you don't do it now, nothing is going to change.
Yes, you are probably right.
I'll think about it.
