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Monday, June 16, 2008
Question of the Day, Mon 6/16
If you could teach your spouse one thing, what would it be?
26 comments:
Anonymous
said...
Clean up after himself, especially when I am gone for prolonged periods of time due to business or family. He has been known to leave dishes in the sink for more than a month!
I have DESPERATELY been trying to help him see that you find what you look for in life. When you look for bad, controversy, stress, etc., that's what you will find, and it will consume you. If you look for good, compassion, and happiness, you'll feel much better in the long run because that's what you'll find.
That's not to say that you should ignore reality altogether and live in la la land, but it does make things easier when you try to find good in all, rather than seek out the bad.
That even after 20 years, I still like the little things. Flowers now and then, a small surprise here and there - not for a special occasion, just out of the blue.
TO love more, and unconditionally. He was hurt by his ex-wife, and has a really hard time with his feelings. I wish he would understand it's ok to show emotion, and say 'I Love You.' I know he loves me, but I never hear it unless I say it 1st. CountryGirl
I would love to teach my wife the following: 1. plumbing 2.electrical 3.carpentry 4.painting 5.auot mech. etc. (But then she wouldn't need me!!!!) bad idea afterall.
That you do not leave your underwear wherever they drop off your ankles LOL.I cant fuss much because he likes to cook(even though he makes a mess doing it) and he puts the seat down 9 times outta 10.The only other thing is I wish he was more "handy".I have a DAd who could fix the damn Space Shuttle with a few greasy tools and some WD-40,but my man doesnt even check the oil-I have to!
I'd like to teach him that there isn't a "magic person" who runs around and does all the things necessary to keep our household running smoothly. I actually do all these jobs, from start to finish. Oh, and it would be great if he would actually COMPLETE a task...even if he somehow finishes something, I usually have to clean up his "work site" and put away the tools or whatever he was using.
26 comments:
Clean up after himself, especially when I am gone for prolonged periods of time due to business or family. He has been known to leave dishes in the sink for more than a month!
I have DESPERATELY been trying to help him see that you find what you look for in life. When you look for bad, controversy, stress, etc., that's what you will find, and it will consume you. If you look for good, compassion, and happiness, you'll feel much better in the long run because that's what you'll find.
That's not to say that you should ignore reality altogether and live in la la land, but it does make things easier when you try to find good in all, rather than seek out the bad.
that i still like romance after all these years
tact-there is a way to disagree without destroying someone's feelings
How to empty and fill up the dishwasher. My husband is TERRIBLE
What spouse?????
Life is wonderful now without her....
Money is MUCH safer in my pocket than it is in hers!
To Clean as He Goes!
If he would clean as he's working then there's not a big mess in the end.
Oh, and stop making piles.
That even after 20 years, I still like the little things. Flowers now and then, a small surprise here and there - not for a special occasion, just out of the blue.
to shut the hell up!!!
To just get my beer without a bunch of lip.
To accept me for who I am.
Never, ever look at my face when I walk in the door from work and assume I am in a bad mood. Asking will only put me in a bad mood.
TO love more, and unconditionally. He was hurt by his ex-wife, and has a really hard time with his feelings. I wish he would understand it's ok to show emotion, and say 'I Love You.' I know he loves me, but I never hear it unless I say it 1st.
CountryGirl
I would love to teach my wife the following:
1. plumbing
2.electrical
3.carpentry
4.painting
5.auot mech. etc.
(But then she wouldn't need me!!!!)
bad idea afterall.
That there are clothes hampers in the house for a reason...USE THEM!! I really don't enjoy picking up his dirty clothes from the floor!
I am with anon 8:55!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
To listen to or read an entire statement before he responds, especially when his response is going to be in anger.
how to pay attention to detail, always.
I'm sorry, did you say something anonymous 12:47? ;-)
That you do not leave your underwear wherever they drop off your ankles LOL.I cant fuss much because he likes to cook(even though he makes a mess doing it) and he puts the seat down 9 times outta 10.The only other thing is I wish he was more "handy".I have a DAd who could fix the damn Space Shuttle with a few greasy tools and some WD-40,but my man doesnt even check the oil-I have to!
I'd like to teach him that there isn't a "magic person" who runs around and does all the things necessary to keep our household running smoothly. I actually do all these jobs, from start to finish. Oh, and it would be great if he would actually COMPLETE a task...even if he somehow finishes something, I usually have to clean up his "work site" and put away the tools or whatever he was using.
Put the damn toilet set down! LOL!
NOT to listen to City Council ANYMORE, and get the Heck out of SPD! LOL!
Anon 11:15--I'd like to teach my husband those things! I'm the handy one in the family. My Dad taught me as much as he taught my brothers! Maybe more!
NOT TO LIE !!!!
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