Journal entry

"All I kept thinking over and over was, 'You can't live forever, you can't live forever."

At this point, Myrtle was describing her first meeting with Tom. She expresses how unworthy her husband is of her, by saying he's not fit to lick her shoes. However, he's a faithful, loving, hardworking man, even if he lacks intellegence. Myrtle is a lying, cheating woman. And if she believes that Tom intends on marrying her, she's more foolish than her husband. It's quite ironic that Tom, whom Myrtle adores, could slap her across the face and make her bleed. And mentioning Daisy was the cause of the slap! Does Myrtle need the picturer painted for her? Tom never defended her around Daisy, but he won't allow her to badmouth his wife.
Why would Myrtle choose an abusive man over a loving one? She's also gullible to believe that Daisy's Catholic faith is the reason Tom remains married to her. Tom has exhibited little respect for his wife so far. If he wished to leave her, he'd do it without hesitation. This should be obvious to Myrtle.
The only character that exceeds Myrtle's dumbness is her sister Catherine. What is the point in contemplating Myrtle's next move with Tom after they marry? They're clearly not geting married!
I just wish Nick would set everyone straight. People should stop worrying about his love life and focus on their own. Why would Daisy and Tom try to play match maker, when they don't know how to keep their own marriage together? Regardless, keeping quiet is Nick's best bet as he meets more and more people that can help his career.