I've been trying to improve my relationships by taking a wine and paint class

Now I'm better at handling brushstrokes, but still struggling to find a good blend

I've been taking private lessons from a professional florist, and she's been teaching me about the art of pruning and arranging the perfect bouquet.

Now I'm really good at handling the stems and getting to the root of the problem.

I've been seeing a professional pastry chef, and she's been instructing me on the art of filling and decorating delicate pastries.

Now I'm able to rise to the occasion and give her a satisfying finish.

I've been dating a mathematician, and she's always trying to find the common denominator in our relationship.

But it's always reducing to a fraction of what it used to be.