Even though we are a couple, we are all individuals and there are times we are tired and cranky. It is the little things that get to us all. Is it really important which way the toilet paper hangs, or how the toothpaste tube is squeezed? As long as there is toilet paper available when needed and you can afford separate toothpaste tubes, it really doesn’t matter in the long run. It is not worth the stress and aggravation.
“Selective hearing” is part of the answer. After 37 years, my wife and I are in full agreement (jokingly, that is) that we each listen to only half of what the other says.
A wise man talked about reality versus fantasy. “Life is like an old-time rail journey—delays, sidetracks, smoke, dust, cinders and jolts, interspersed only occasionally by beautiful vistas and thrilling bursts of speed." Because of that, he said, “Most successful marriages require a high degree of mutual toleration.”
Ratkin Premium Member over 2 years ago
42 years for us so far.
Wilde Bill over 2 years ago
Well, now I know what I did wrong. OK, one of the things…
KLSeering over 2 years ago
Decades of marriage + F&E = Trouble
constantine48 over 2 years ago
I love sandwiches!
The Reader Premium Member over 2 years ago
Where do you get these long-lasting sandwiches?
!!ǝlɐ⅁ Premium Member over 2 years ago
So, John and Anne know their audience!!
stairsteppublishing over 2 years ago
Even though we are a couple, we are all individuals and there are times we are tired and cranky. It is the little things that get to us all. Is it really important which way the toilet paper hangs, or how the toothpaste tube is squeezed? As long as there is toilet paper available when needed and you can afford separate toothpaste tubes, it really doesn’t matter in the long run. It is not worth the stress and aggravation.
uniquename over 2 years ago
So, never go to bed hangry.
InTraining Premium Member over 2 years ago
Hey, wait… is Frank married to Francine…?
Zen-of-Zinfandel over 2 years ago
You’re the apple pie of my mind.
paullp Premium Member over 2 years ago
“Selective hearing” is part of the answer. After 37 years, my wife and I are in full agreement (jokingly, that is) that we each listen to only half of what the other says.
JoshHere over 2 years ago
Frank & Ernest relationship will be 50 this year!
StephenRice over 2 years ago
Food for thought.
gopher gofer over 2 years ago
the secret to a long and happy relationship is acknowledging that your wife is always right. or, so my wife tells me…
Ray Helvy Premium Member over 2 years ago
A wise man talked about reality versus fantasy. “Life is like an old-time rail journey—delays, sidetracks, smoke, dust, cinders and jolts, interspersed only occasionally by beautiful vistas and thrilling bursts of speed." Because of that, he said, “Most successful marriages require a high degree of mutual toleration.”