Curtis Sittenfeld
6 SeriesCurtis Sittenfeld is an American author known for winning a Seventeen magazine fiction writing contest in 1992. Her work has been featured in The Atlantic Monthly, Salon, and Glamour. She is a graduate of Stanford University and the Iowa Writers’ Workshop.
In "A Regular Couple" by Curtis Sittenfeld, Maggie, a successful lawyer, encounters her former high school rival, Ashley, during her honeymoon. Ashley, once the popular prom queen, is now married to a dull man, sparking old resentments in Maggie. As Maggie grapples with her past, she questions her new husband's love and motives. Is he with her for her money, or does he genuinely care for her despite her perceived plainness? These doubts force Maggie to confront her insecurities and the lingering effects of her high school experiences.
