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CTMike said:
If something is downstairs that my wife wants upstairs, she doesn't ask me to bring it upstairs, she puts it on the stairs. Like some damn test, if the test were also a tripping hazard.

We have a "junk drawer" in the kitchen. I cleaned it out a year ago, and now it's filled to the brim with again. God forbid I point out that I haven't put anything new in that drawer in the last year.
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look for the Everybody Loves Raymond "Baggage" (season 7, #22) episode when Raymond leaves his suitcase on the stairs after he returns from a road trip
 
I like reading these stories and hearing how others cope/survive/thrive. I have been married 23 years and have 3 kids (oldest daughter is a senior and in the UCMB).

At my wedding reception my father-in-law pulls me aside and begins to tell me the secrets to a happy marriage. Avoid conflict, yes dear, happy wife happy life, etc ... I politely told him I'd rather have a backbone and take my chances. I love the guy dearly ... but my mother-in-law walks all over him to the point that I now defend him when I believe he deserves the support. I am very glad I did not take his advice .... and my wife respects me for that!
 
This is not a basketball game like last night where a 3 point shot at the buzzer wins the game and confetti blankets the court. You just might make your double clutch 3 pointer in an argument, walking off with a smile on your face, only to find out later that the other team ended up with the trophy. The refs were on the take and called you for a push off foul........and you are lonely and cold on the couch.
 
jibsey said:
This is not a basketball game like last night where a 3 point shot at the buzzer wins the game and confetti blankets the court. You just might make your double clutch 3 pointer in an argument, walking off with a smile on your face, only to find out later that the other team ended up with the trophy. The refs were on the take and called you for a push off foul...and you are lonely and cold on the couch.
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I never sleep on the couch (or the guest room) because of an argument. She's always welcome to sleep in bed with me, if she doesn't want to sleep there with me that's fine, there's a nice bed in the guest bedroom. I'm inflexible about this. I seriously think I'd get a divorce over the issue. I probably need psychological help. :D
 
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IMind said:
I never sleep on the couch (or the guest room) because of an argument. She's always welcome to sleep in bed with me, if she doesn't want to sleep there with me that's fine, there's a nice bed in the guest bedroom. I'm inflexible about this. I seriously think I'd get a divorce over the issue. I probably need psychological help. :D
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lol same here, we never sleep apart even when mad at each other. I tried going to the couch once at like 1am, she followed me and told me to move over LOL. We ended up going back to the bedroom to sleep (And for me to continue being mad at her).

I will protest by not engaging in the normal activities though(you know what i mean). However i usually realize that after 3 or 4 days the only one hurting from this is myself, and then i give in and go back to business as usual. smh
 
August_West said:
Straying from a food thread.

This just happened to me this afternoon running around doing errands.

My wife yells at me ( rightly so, it's dangerous) when I occasionally check text messages while driving. I'm pretty good about not doing it but I'm on call 24/7 for my job and sometimes need a glance .

Anyway, today my wife starts sending me all kinds of messages, which I don't answer (because I'm driving ) and then sent 5 follow ups berating me for not answering her. The rub there is she KNEW I was driving.
When I finally called her and explained my eureka moment of her female hypocrisy, she somehow stayed convinced that this case was different.

What things does your spouse do that make want you to check yourself into the puzzle factory?
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Buying multiple cans of tuna every week despite already having enough of them in our cellar to feed an army.
 
husky8273 said:
look for the Everybody Loves Raymond "Baggage" (season 7, #22) episode when Raymond leaves his suitcase on the stairs after he returns from a road trip
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I watched this last night and it was PERFECT... I encourage anyone in this thread to spend the 20 minutes on Netflix to watch!
 
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My girlfriend is a master of these situations. She's telling me she's dying to go to the Blue White. (sure honey, a football scrimmage is right on top of your interests on Facebook) it boils down to me having an afternoon with my buddies while she's at home. Meanwhile she's had winery day written on the calendar this Saturday I have desire in attending thus IDGAF.
 
My wife and kids completely forgot Father's Day last year. All morning I was legitimately bummed but decided to go with it and bank the lifetime hall pass they were handing me. About 1:00 PM, my daughter's friend walks into the house and wishes me "Happy Fathers Day". All three of thier jaws hit the floor at once. I let them know just how upset I was (completely milked it) and then let it drop. I never opened the Fathers Day card my wife sheepishly gave me the next day. Every once in a while I use it but not too often. Lifetime Hall Pass.
 
fatlucy said:
My wife and kids completely forgot Father's Day last year. All morning I was legitimately bummed but decided to go with it and bank the lifetime hall pass they were handing me. About 1:00 PM, my daughter's friend walks into the house and wishes me "Happy Fathers Day". All three of thier jaws hit the floor at once. I let them know just how upset I was (completely milked it) and then let it drop. I never opened the Fathers Day card my wife sheepishly gave me the next day. Every once in a while I use it but not too often. Lifetime Hall Pass.
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My birthday was last Friday. Im still awaiting my card and gift. I dont really care except................ My wifes bday was 2 days prior. If I skipped card and gift the world wouldve exploded.
 
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you guys realize what last Friday was, right?

Think about it.

but Im serious that was the day I was born.
 
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August_West said:
My birthday was last Friday. Im still awaiting my card and gift. I dont really care except...... My wifes bday was 2 days prior. If I skipped card and gift the world wouldve exploded.
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With both bdays that close, I would totally care. It ain't a one sided affair after all.

Although, I remain impressed with her mid game Rolling Rock run, of her own volition no less. That makes up for it from this perspective.
 
OK new one.

Got home from work last night with a touch of a bug. (Headache, throat, nose, all that)

Here is the conversation.

Me: I feel kinda crappy
Her: Whats wrong?
Me: :::told her the above symptons:::
Her : well, Im sure you have AXE, they were spraying yesterday you know.
Me: What the hell does AXE body spray have to do with my cold?
Her: ACTS not AXE. A-C-T-S ((yes she spelled it out)))
Me: ((still confused )) well what the is Acts ?
Her: Allergy Chem Trail Syndrome . did you look at the sky today?
Me: you're nuts, there is no such thing
Her: Yes there is, but I invented the abbreviation. Ive got a bunch of people using it in my facebook group. Stop being a sheep.
 
August_West said:
OK new one.

Got home from work last night with a touch of a bug. (Headache, throat, nose, all that)

Here is the conversation.

Me: I feel kinda crappy
Her: Whats wrong?
Me: :::told her the above symptons:::
Her : well, Im sure you have AXE, they were spraying yesterday you know.
Me: What the hell does AXE body spray have to do with my cold?
Her: ACTS not AXE. A-C-T-S ((yes she spelled it out)))
Me: ((still confused )) well what the is Acts ?
Her: Allergy Chem Trail Syndrome . did you look at the sky today?
Me: you're nuts, there is no such thing
Her: Yes there is, but I invented the abbreviation. Ive got a bunch of people using it in my facebook group. Stop being a sheep.
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Not much different than the Boneyard. Here we get polluted on booze. When we lose we commiserate. When we win we celebrate.

She was noticing all the politicians flying around. Pollution from the 8 they spout comes pouring out of their jets.

Spend a little time away from the grill and get in touch with your alien feelings.

Today's my wife's birthday. We had plans to go to the Biltmore Inn at the Biltmore Estate.
I stole my wife's birthday. Hurt my back yesterday. Canceled the reservations and my wife is forced to care for me. She's been really sweet but has accused me of being passive aggressive for doing this. I couldn't decide if I should agree or disagree with her.
 
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