Refer to explorations in literature for a complete version of the narrative. near the end of "goodbye to all that,” joan didion mentions that she got married. she describes the decision as “a very good thing to do but badly timed.” which evidence from the text emphasizes the fact that her husband understands her and her? he advises her on how to build her writing career. he takes her to a doctor. he suggests they leave new york. he convinces her that they should have a baby.