I had to save the explanation that well, we're talking about two men who live together for the better part of twenty years, they're maybe not necessarily gay but they are totally married in every other respect for another time.

But she was honestly disappointed when I initially told her I thought the movie was on par with the books in that respect.

"... oh. So, not very much, then. I mean, I haven't read them, but..."
"Well, actually..."
"Really?!" :D :D

She was so excited.