"The Girls In the Summer Dresses"

I think the relationship problem between Michael and Frances is man vs self. I think Michael has issues with being tied down in a relationship. I think he likes women too much to be tied down by one. It has nothing to do with not loving Frances, he just has a problem within himself that is overtaking his marriage. It is obvious that his problem has been an argument ever since the couple has been married. It seems like they cover up this problem with their friends, and this is even more evident at the end of the story when they conclude their argument by agreeing to call their friends. I definitely sympathize more with Frances just because of the way Michael is treating her. He makes her feel so insecure and basically like she isn't there whenever he continually stares at these girls. She seems to be a good wife, but her low self esteem, and insecurities causes her to question her relationship with Michael, and I don't blame her.