Are you still planning, or are you already living? Not perfect yet, but damn close: Control freak Marie has meticulously planned her life. Just going with the flow? Absolutely not. Her expectations for work, marriage, and family life are far too high for that. Unfortunately, her family is increasingly rebelling against her. Especially her husband Alexander is annoyed by the constant criticism and is becoming more interested in the provocatively carefree Babette. Slowly, Marie has to ask herself if perfectionism really leads to happiness. But how do you save a marriage after fifteen years of relationship routine? And does Marie even want that? A wonderfully observed novel by bestselling author Ellen Berg about happiness beyond what can be planned.