OT: Wife hacks.

[LionJim]

1. Anything not particularly urgent, wait until dinner to discuss it.

2. Do not ask, “I see you need a can of pumpkin. Should I stop by the grocery store on my way to the gym?” Try this instead: “I see you need a can of pumpkin. I will stop by the grocery store on my way to the gym.”

3. Asking “why?” is a guaranteed path to misery.

Two of my sisters, both notoriously high maintenance, are visiting this weekend. It’s brought a certain level of stress to our little household.

 

[ChandlerPearce58]

Just learn two words......"Yes Dear!"

 

[Bones80]

Best strategy: the lady comes first. All decisions should follow this path. Think about she wants before thinking about what you want.

 

[Nitt1300]

Just know that you are wrong.

 

[EricStratton-RushChairman]

I constantly find myself asking myself, "do I want to be right or do I want to be happy"

 

[rudedude]

 

[manatree]

1. Anything not particularly urgent, wait until dinner to discuss it.

2. Do not ask, “I see you need a can of pumpkin. Should I stop by the grocery store on my way to the gym?” Try this instead: “I see you need a can of pumpkin. I will stop by the grocery store on my way to the gym.”

3. Asking “why?” is a guaranteed path to misery.

Two of my sisters, both notoriously high maintenance, are visiting this weekend. It’s brought a certain level of stress to our little household.

How many cans of pumpkin do your sisters need for a weekend visit?

 

[jp3272]

put on side 1 of Led Zeppelin IV

 

[Nittering Nabob]

1. Anything not particularly urgent, wait until dinner to discuss it.

2. Do not ask, “I see you need a can of pumpkin. Should I stop by the grocery store on my way to the gym?” Try this instead: “I see you need a can of pumpkin. I will stop by the grocery store on my way to the gym.”

3. Asking “why?” is a guaranteed path to misery.

Two of my sisters, both notoriously high maintenance, are visiting this weekend. It’s brought a certain level of stress to our little household.

I have only two questions and one bit of advice.

1) Who invited your high-maintenance sisters (HMS) to visit? You or wife? If it's you, you're in marital trouble for an extended period of time.

2) Did HMS' bring along spouses or are they so high maintenance that no man in their right mind would be associated with them?

After they leave and the dust settles, you simply say to your wife "aren't you glad I'm very different than them". Mrs LJ has to appreciate that pearl of wisdom.

 

[Auxgym]

1. Anything not particularly urgent, wait until dinner to discuss it.

2. Do not ask, “I see you need a can of pumpkin. Should I stop by the grocery store on my way to the gym?” Try this instead: “I see you need a can of pumpkin. I will stop by the grocery store on my way to the gym.”

3. Asking “why?” is a guaranteed path to misery.

Two of my sisters, both notoriously high maintenance, are visiting this weekend. It’s brought a certain level of stress to our little household.

Have you ever told your Sisters that you don’t do drama?

 

[SleepyLion]

I constantly find myself asking myself, "do I want to be right or do I want to be happy"

Early in our relationship my wife told me I was always right. I replied, but you're the boss.
It has worked for us.

 

[BobPSU92]

One of life’s great mysteries is how I have a wife of 22 years. And she isn’t a loser either. And she isn’t ugly.

 

[SleepyLion]

One of life’s great mysteries is how I have a wife of 22 years. And she isn’t a loser either. And she isn’t ugly.

Is she blind and deaf?

 

[BobPSU92]

Is she blind and deaf?

Amazingly, no.

 

[CVLion]

After they leave and the dust settles, you simply say to your wife "aren't you glad I'm very different than them". Mrs LJ has to appreciate that pearl of wisdom.

Even better?

I’m so glad you’re nothing at all like them!

 

[BostonNit]

Pick and choose your battles. 98% of them don't matter in the grand scheme of things, and letting her have the W provides chips to play in the next hand.

 

[Marshall2323]

Amazingly, no.

are you?

 

[Marshall2323]

Do you want me to "fix it?" Or is this something I just need to listen and let you get some "steam off."
I tried to be a good soldier. But I was often confused and had difficulty finding where the "front" was.

 

[PSUAXE70]

1. Anything not particularly urgent, wait until dinner to discuss it.

2. Do not ask, “I see you need a can of pumpkin. Should I stop by the grocery store on my way to the gym?” Try this instead: “I see you need a can of pumpkin. I will stop by the grocery store on my way to the gym.”

3. Asking “why?” is a guaranteed path to misery.

Two of my sisters, both notoriously high maintenance, are visiting this weekend. It’s brought a certain level of stress to our little household.

I haven’t washed dishes since I learned to say, “Let me do the washing. It’s the only way I can get my fingernails clean.”

 

[EricStratton-RushChairman]

Do you want me to "fix it?" Or is this something I just need to listen and let you get some "steam off."
I tried to be a good soldier. But I was often confused and had difficulty finding where the "front" was.

Great point... I often ask "is this a fix it or listen discussion?"

 

[BobPSU92]

Do you want me to "fix it?" Or is this something I just need to listen and let you get some "steam off."
I tried to be a good soldier. But I was often confused and had difficulty finding where the "front" was.

Great point... I often ask "is this a fix it or listen discussion?"

My wife and I both learned early on that “fix it” with me means “make it worse”, regardless of circumstance. So, I just listen.

 

[Bkmtnittany1]

L

One of life’s great mysteries is how I have a wife of 22 years. And she isn’t a loser either. And she isn’t ugly.

So she fell for the “ I was in the pool” excuse! Well done!!

 

[bdgan]

Early in our relationship my wife told me I was always right.

I've been married for 48 years and my wife never once told me I was right.

 

[bdgan]

One of life’s great mysteries is how I have a wife of 22 years. And she isn’t a loser either. And she isn’t ugly.

I would never describe my wife by saying she's not a loser and she isn't ugly. It wouldn't be good for my health.

 

[bdgan]

Pick and choose your battles. 98% of them don't matter in the grand scheme of things, and letting her have the W provides chips to play in the next hand.

I make all the big decisions in our family and allow my wife to control the small stuff.

She decides things like what we're (I'm) going to do, what we're (I'm) going to eat, and how much money we're (she's) going to spend. I decide things like our position on the federal debt and foreign policy.

 

[LionJim]

I make all the big decisions in our family and allow my wife to control the small stuff.

She decides things like what we're (I'm) going to do, what we're (I'm) going to eat, and how much money we're (she's) going to spend. I decide things like our position on the federal debt and foreign policy.

Lol. Nicely crafted.

 

[Colt2169]

Great point... I often ask "is this a fix it or listen discussion?"

My problem is that I can “only fix” things

I don’t have the ability to listen without fixing - that’s my DNA

 

[RockyMtnLion]

My problem is that I can “only fix” things

I don’t have the ability to listen without fixing - that’s my DNA

And therein lies the Venus and Mars thingie. . . . .

 

[heyholet'sgo]

No wifey here . ....................

I am in a much more dire situation : The returning ex vixen showed up in my world after about a peaceful year of having only girl friends with minor benefits. The returning ex is threatening we have an existence where she can accept my adventure travel exploits with the 'bros' , we do our travel together , separate homes one hour apart, our own space and the usual crazy ex sex romps My question is : why do things that sound so good on paper end up causing so much chaos ..................

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

Moms hates the c word and I love it. I’ve most def said it at the wrong times. Usually when injuring my self “u fuckking cun..t”

 

[Lion84]

Moms hates the c word and I love it. I’ve most def said it at the wrong times. Usually when injuring my self “u fuckking cun..t”

Kind of a weird response to the question - amazes me the Brit’s through that word around so casually - different culture I guess.

 

[Moogy]

My problem is that I can “only fix” things

I don’t have the ability to listen without fixing - that’s my DNA

You're "fixing things" in the situation where she just wants you to listen by ... listening.

 

[laKavosiey-st lion]

Kind of a weird response to the question - amazes me the Brit’s through that word around so casually - different culture I guess.

I know, I’m born right time wrong location.
And what I wrote applies perfectly to the subject cause I’ll get 24-36 hours of silent treatment.
Hitting my finger with a hammer 5 minutes to noon on a football Saturday gets me a weird peace. Of course she has to be with me when I do it and say it

 

[EricStratton-RushChairman]

 

[bdgan]

That would be the end of me

 

[Ludd]

I would never describe my wife by saying she's not a loser and she isn't ugly. It wouldn't be good for my health.

I have a trophy wife….it’s a participation trophy, but a trophy no less.