As Jerry continues to ask Peter several questions, one of them consists of "What do you do to support your enormous household ? » (32). Peter responds, “I. . . uh. . . I have a management position with a . . . a small publishing house” (32). Obtaining a management position in textbook publishing is proof that Peter has achieved mastery along with success. Although Peter partly fits the description in terms of self-esteem, there is not enough confirmation to verify that Peter is respected or recognized for his position as editor. Pierre therefore belongs to the category of belonging – love. To be considered in the belonging-love category on Maslow's pyramid of needs, Peter must live a life filled with friends, family, a spouse, or a lover. Peter mentions his family when Jerry comments, "You're married!" » (31). Peter then responds pleasantly by saying, “Well, certainly. » (31). Shortly after discovering that Peter had a wife, Peter then mentions his two daughters as well as their pets. There is no doubt that Peter has earned a place in Belonging – Love as well as Safety and Physiology.