Most of what we say we say to ourselves…other people merely happen to be within earshot at the time. Most conversations are only occasionally intersecting monologues.
And that’s okay. If we ever really listen to what we’re saying, we learn more about what’s going on inside ourselves than we ever thought possible. If not, at least we’ve blown off some steam.
That not mysogynistic. That’s just common sense. Wilma does this stuff to Fred (Flintstone) too. How lame to start such life-shaping discussions at bedtime.
@Aaron: Sometimes, my best ideas and deepest thoughts come at night. I don’t know why, it just happens…maybe the cool night air settles people down and helps them to think? (Shrug)
John did well to just listen (and not actually nod off). Elly did well to not take offence at his sleepiness. Sounds like a wise and loving couple! In our marriage of 5 years, my wife and I tend to take turns being the late-night philosopher and being sleepily, non-verbally supportive.
you men are sooo dense…all she’s saying is that she’s insecure and wants some reassurance. I yap about my insecurities at night all the time and my husband is always happy to oblige with a reassuring hug. He’s learned it works to his advantage – a lot of the time it turns into something really nice.
ComicDetectiveDA over 13 years ago
You were, Elly. It’s just “in one ear and out the other” when it comes to John at bedtime…and I don’t blame him.
pouncingtiger over 13 years ago
Elly, in a way, you are talking to yourself.
luckylouie over 13 years ago
For once, John made a comment that didn’t get him into trouble. He’s learning!
psychlady over 13 years ago
He’s half asleep. I’m sure he’s not listening.
PShaw0423 over 13 years ago
Most of what we say we say to ourselves…other people merely happen to be within earshot at the time. Most conversations are only occasionally intersecting monologues.
And that’s okay. If we ever really listen to what we’re saying, we learn more about what’s going on inside ourselves than we ever thought possible. If not, at least we’ve blown off some steam.
NE1956 over 13 years ago
That not mysogynistic. That’s just common sense. Wilma does this stuff to Fred (Flintstone) too. How lame to start such life-shaping discussions at bedtime.
ComicDetectiveDA over 13 years ago
@Aaron: Sometimes, my best ideas and deepest thoughts come at night. I don’t know why, it just happens…maybe the cool night air settles people down and helps them to think? (Shrug)
jaeldid66 over 13 years ago
Sometimes you just need someone to listen. It doesn’t matter if he actually hears you.
serenasakitty over 13 years ago
Why do so many people feel that the fact that Elly Patterson [or several other characters ln other strips] is in the [comic] world is so terrible?
gaebie over 13 years ago
JanCinVV said, about 4 hours ago@AaronLynn’s notes: “In 1974, after my first divorce…….”
And how many divorces has Lynn been through?
I think this might explain her negative handling of the men in this strip, and that we should remember that before we post.
Kydex29 over 13 years ago
John did well to just listen (and not actually nod off). Elly did well to not take offence at his sleepiness. Sounds like a wise and loving couple! In our marriage of 5 years, my wife and I tend to take turns being the late-night philosopher and being sleepily, non-verbally supportive.
sueh over 13 years ago
you men are sooo dense…all she’s saying is that she’s insecure and wants some reassurance. I yap about my insecurities at night all the time and my husband is always happy to oblige with a reassuring hug. He’s learned it works to his advantage – a lot of the time it turns into something really nice.
renata77 Premium Member over 13 years ago
It seems to me that the current strips are not rehashes, but are new treatments of the family in earlier days. Am I wrong?