This surprisingly modern film from Coronet explores the challenges of a newly married couple navigating their first year together. Dotty gives up her job to become a homemaker, embracing a traditional role, but the marriage also incorporates more contemporary ideas. Dotty and Pete decide together how Pete's earnings will be spent, with subtle references to their sexual relationship. The film's approach to marital intimacy reflects the teachings of Lemo Rockwood, a Cornell University professor who advocated for open communication and pre-marital exploration in her marriage course.