Well, at least for a lot of men. It’s just a generalization, I know. But I’m going to use it anyway to make a
point. The point is this: it is wise for
a person to anticipate certain irritating habits in his or her spouse. If you are a woman, you may find it maddening
that your husband can’t find the ketchup when it’s right in front of him. You may even have suspected him of doing it
on purpose sometimes. The fact of the
matter is that this really is a common issue with men. It behooves you to
expect it, so that it won’t bug you as much when it happens, and to recognize
that you’re not the only one who has to deal with it. Ask some of your girlfriends and see. This mindset will go a long way towards
making his handicap less irritating.
For men, I might suggest the same approach as regards
timeliness – many women are less punctual than their husbands (and yes, I know,
it’s certainly not all of them). It is
helpful for men to anticipate this and see it as part of the wifely package.
This is not to say that these matters can’t be worked on and
improved (my ketchup-locating skills have definitely developed since I got
married); just that they ought to be expected for one’s peace of mind and peace
of house.
Perhaps if men helped get the kids ready, their wives could be more punctual.
ReplyDeleteYes! Couples can certainly work together to reduce or eliminate some of the common frustrations. AND they should continue to expect that things won't always go smoothly so that when that happens, they're not blindsided into aggravation!
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