Folks learn a lot less from what you say than what you model. Guy spends a much for some tiny pretty rocks he hangs around a girls neck as he does for a tractor. Is he modeling logical thinking? He is demonstrating...some things go beyond logic.
In my 61 years I've noticed some things. One is to throw logic and consistency out the window when dealing with women. A guy can do "x" for your lady one day, and you're the sweetest, best guy. Then 3 weeks later, you can again do "x" for her, and you're the biggest asshole. Same "x" - opposite effect. Women think as their hormones shift and that's usually just the way it is. You can either accept that they think differently than we do, or keep trying to swim UP Niagara falls & fight the current. ( I've had my wife all warm & fuzzy AND also bitch at me for spending money on flower bouquets & nice jewelry for her in the past. Same gestures - different results. I was SUCH an asshole !! )
Things are much better than they used to be in our house. Now - whenever she does something bone-headed or forgetful, I just ask her, " I guess this is also my fault ?? " - and she tells me "yes - it IS your fault". We laugh and crisis is averted.
One thing guys always have to remember - no matter what the situation .............................. you're WRONG. (This sage advice has been brought to you by my gray hair - not Firestone tires. )
Folks learn a lot less from what you say than what you model. Guy spends a much for some tiny pretty rocks he hangs around a girls neck as he does for a tractor. Is he modeling logical thinking? He is demonstrating...some things go beyond logic.
I should note that from post #11 above, my wife never called me an asshole - that's the label I gave myself for apparently doing the wrong things with good intentions. And as Tree Spud said just above, my wife is not a spender either. Momentary friction is just that. The big picture is I'm a very lucky guy & I love her to pieces !! At times ( of her determination ), I'm at fault & an asshole, even if she's the one who did something nutzy. Not a ripple on the pond then.
Bigbendmarine posted a link to an everyone loves Raymond episode once that sums it up well. I Can’t find it.
They have different hormones and when a chemical compound changes.... hold on......sometimes it’s not pretty.
I have taught my wife how to shoot, she now owns a Walther PPK .380, Ruger .357, & a Bond Arms Bullpup 9 mm. Got her Concealed Carry about 2 years ago.
Native, post #16 - LOL - LOL !!! I can tell you're a veteran of marriage !!! Don't we just love' em though ?? !! Mine makes me laugh every day.
Tree Spud - When you want to go "aaaaaarrrrrrrggggghhhhhh !" grab a cold beer(s), and your fishing rod, and take a fishing break. Come back from fishing & offer to massage her feet. Foot massages pay dividends.
Bigbendmarine posted a link to an everyone loves Raymond episode once that sums it up well. I Can’t find it.
They have different hormones and when a chemical compound changes.... hold on......sometimes it’s not pretty.
One of the most painfully accurate while also hillarious things I've EVER seen on TV... name of the episode is "BAD MOON RISING" and that title while short and not so sweet says it all!