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Beginning
Billy (16) and Sally have been friends since childhood and are now getting feelings for each other. They decide to become a couple.
- Erikson's stage 5, Identity vs Identity confusion
- Confused over who they are and if this is something they really want or if they feel like its something that just everyone around them has said should happen -
Middle
Billy (28) and Sally decide that marriage is something they really want. Over dating on and off for 12 years they decide they really do love each other and want to be together.
- Erikson's 6th stage, Intimacy vs Isolation
- It can be hard committing and becoming close to one person. If something happens to them what will happen? -
End
Billy (86) is at home when his wife Sally of 57 years passes away. They had 3 kids and 10 grandkids. They loved each other very much but also had so much to deal with their entire life together. Billy can't imagine how he's supposed to finish life without her.
- Erikson's 8th stage, Integrity vs Despair
- The problem with this stage is dealing with the mistakes you made and admitting it to themselves. They know its true the pain they've caused and wish they could go back but they can't.