Tag: relationships

Husband Concerned all the Cuddling just Leading to More Cuddling
Society

Husband Concerned all the Cuddling just Leading to More Cuddling

Local husband David Hornee is concerned. Not about whether the dishes are done or the shower curtain is pulled back or the toilet seat is still up.  All that can wait. He's concerned about his relationship. According to David, last night was the fourth night in a row that he and his wife of many years cuddled...and then watched TV. "It's not that I expect anything more to happen after we cuddle," David explained, "it's just that I'm really upset if nothing does." His wife, however, had a different take on their past couple of shared weeks. "It's been great," she said with a smile on her face.  "You know, it's so nice to be able to grow closer to one another and have physical touch without any unnecessary expectations, if you know what I mean." Based on a recent study, ...
Area Husband Hates it when his Wife Generalizes All the Time
Local Man

Area Husband Hates it when his Wife Generalizes All the Time

Late last night, a local husband–known to his friends as probably the kindest and most patient man to ever live–was overheard sharing his pain over a pint at Joe’s Tavern. “Man, my old lady.  She really, really has an exaggeration problem,” he admitted.  “I mean, seriously.  She’s probably the worst exaggerator in the universe.  Or is it ‘best’ exaggerator?  Whatever.  I do something wrong ONE time and it suddenly becomes every time.  “Oh Barney, he never puts the toilet seat down!’ or ‘Oh, Barney, he always criticizes me.’ or ‘That Barney, he always leaves his toenails on my pillow.'” “Mmhmm,” his friends murmured in agreement. “You know those–what are they called?–those hyperbole words?  You know what I’m talking about: always, usually…” “You mean frequency words?” one friend...