Discussion Questions

  1. Haley is blindsided by the demise of her marriage. Do you think there’s more she could have done to be aware of her situation? What were her false expectations of Jay?
  2. When Haley meets Hamilton Lowe again, there’s a chemistry between them that defies logic. Have you ever felt that way? Did you couple it with reason before diving into a relationship?
  3. One of Haley’s biggest troubles is that she doesn’t fit in with her husband’s crowd. Have you ever felt left out in a group where contact couldn’t be avoided? How did you handle it?
  4. Is there a particular clothing style or food that you like, but don’t wear or eat because other people might speak poorly of you? Why?
  5. Haley resorts to the comfortable and shuts down when she has no destination in life. Have you ever felt adrift in your lifetime? How did you change it?
  6. Jay’s ultimate betrayal of Haley are the lies within their marriage. Have you ever known toxic people in your lifetime? Did you ever see them do something that made another feel responsible for their sin?
  7. Haley is very unsure of the church after a rocky upbringing with a flaky mother. Do you have friends who might benefit from a little extra warmth in your friendship? How might you go about making this happen?
  8. The Trophy Wives Club’s members pursue Haley with abandon. Have you ever fought to be someone’s friend when they gave you every indication they were fine on their own? Was it a good experience?
  9. Haley’s church group is a collection of oddballs connected by one terrible incident in their histories. Do you have friends who know your dirty little secrets and help you hold your head high? What have they meant to you?
  10. Haley’s money woes turn out to not be an issue, and she discovers she’s not as covetous as she might have thought. Is there something in your life as an idol that you’ve had to abandon? If so, how did it turn out?