Better yet, “How to LIVE with a man and not go crazy!” The older I get, the more I say, “What was I thinking!!” Unless you are extremely lucky or in denial, taking care of a “home” has nothing to do with a “husband” because most don’t do much around it! They pull the “Oh, you do things much better than I do,” routine! Like it’s supposed to be a compliment! “Don’t get me started!”
Having felt like Barbaratoo sometime earlier in my marriage, I came to realize that unrealistic expectations are the main cause of discontent and strife. I thought because my hubby was good with tools, he’d enjoy building a house like my Dad. Turns out he’d much rather work on building a computer or rebuilding a vehicle. When a man only gets complaints or a cold shoulder from his wife, he reduces his desire to be around her and carry his share of the load. Read Shaunti Feldhahn’s book “For Women Only” and you’ll be a better wife. (Her husband Jeff has one for men.)
Barbaratoo about 14 years ago
Better yet, “How to LIVE with a man and not go crazy!” The older I get, the more I say, “What was I thinking!!” Unless you are extremely lucky or in denial, taking care of a “home” has nothing to do with a “husband” because most don’t do much around it! They pull the “Oh, you do things much better than I do,” routine! Like it’s supposed to be a compliment! “Don’t get me started!”
Barbaratoo about 14 years ago
P.S. Read “Real Life Adventures” for today!
tedcoop about 14 years ago
I must second toonmaster’s sentiment; I cannot abide sexism, regardless of the perpetrator’s gender.
Some people are willing to work on making a functional, healthy marriage, other people are not. Both groups include people of both genders.
Smiley Rmom about 14 years ago
Having felt like Barbaratoo sometime earlier in my marriage, I came to realize that unrealistic expectations are the main cause of discontent and strife. I thought because my hubby was good with tools, he’d enjoy building a house like my Dad. Turns out he’d much rather work on building a computer or rebuilding a vehicle. When a man only gets complaints or a cold shoulder from his wife, he reduces his desire to be around her and carry his share of the load. Read Shaunti Feldhahn’s book “For Women Only” and you’ll be a better wife. (Her husband Jeff has one for men.)