Summed up the majority of the attendees in these words, "They shop for clothes, shoes, yes even art, because they are bored and searching for contentment. Vainly hoping that the things they buy will make that feeling last, but it never does. Most are unhappy in their marriages, ones that may have started with infatuation, but that too is temporary. They're together because of harsh conditions in prenuptial contracts or because of young children, fighting and bickering behind closed doors, or worse, cold and distant. They may agree to look the other way for temporary liaisons, as long it's nothing too blatant." Vanessa shook her head, "Games and money are all they really have."

Amended, "Although there are notable exceptions and they don't need to be here to have influence."