I got the impression that Ivan has sold his life in Sydney as bigger than it is, and Alex while not attracted to him sexually appreciates his compliance as a husband, and was waiting to see what his life was like to determine whether to push through, Stacey-style, for the chance to live the high life. A charcuterie board overlooking a sandpit on their tiny patio did not seem to be “cutting it for her” as Hayley might put it.

“I can’t imagine being with someone who collects toys”

Yet she’ll no doubt have the gall to kick off when he brings up the fact that her going into his house and throwing his possessions away without asking is a massive red flag