Karen Vaughan was a young woman who frequently took classes on a variety of subjects. Her husband, Mike, was of the opinion that taking lessons was her hobby. During the years of their marriage, she took classes in law for non-lawyers, cake-decorating, horseback riding, French cuisine, waltzing, and spreadsheets, among other things. However, these educational pursuits had taken their toll on the Vaughan's marriage, particularly their sex life.