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Posted by Sarah on March 7, 2000, at 10:14:03
I was wondering if any other married women have my problem? What is the mechanism in the male brain that makes even the most independent single man forget how to make a samich or wash his underwear after marriage? Is there a pharmacutical we could slip in his meatloaf? Just wondering.... :-)
Posted by bob on March 7, 2000, at 18:12:56
In reply to Men and Marriage?, posted by Sarah on March 7, 2000, at 10:14:03
I think that if you check most reputable sources--even on-line sources such as www.mentalhealth.com-- you'll find that the two are contraindicated.
If you want to take them together, do so at your own risk.
=^P
bob
Posted by Thomas W on March 7, 2000, at 19:49:25
In reply to Men and Marriage?, posted by Sarah on March 7, 2000, at 10:14:03
> I was wondering if any other married women have my problem? What is the mechanism in the male brain that makes even the most independent single man forget how to make a samich or wash his underwear after marriage? Is there a pharmacutical we could slip in his meatloaf? Just wondering.... :-)
Sarah,
The question you put forth could warrant many responses.
The most appropriate of which is, "do you really
feel that your question is pertinent to this board"?
Posted by Sarah on March 7, 2000, at 21:26:52
In reply to Re: Men and Marriage?, posted by Thomas W on March 7, 2000, at 19:49:25
> > I was wondering if any other married women have my problem? What is the mechanism in the male brain that makes even the most independent single man forget how to make a samich or wash his underwear after marriage? Is there a pharmacutical we could slip in his meatloaf? Just wondering.... :-)
>
> Sarah,
>
> The question you put forth could warrant many responses.
> The most appropriate of which is, "do you really
> feel that your question is pertinent to this board"?Lighten up Thomas! It was a joke!
Posted by Brenda on March 7, 2000, at 21:41:34
In reply to Re: Men and Marriage?, posted by bob on March 7, 2000, at 18:12:56
> I think that if you check most reputable sources--even on-line sources such as www.mentalhealth.com-- you'll find that the two are contraindicated.
>
> If you want to take them together, do so at your own risk.
>
> =^P
> bobYou made me laugh!! I work for a psychiatrist - and in a moment of extreme frustration with the "better" half - suggested the "DHH Disorder" be added to the DSM. (D--khead Husband Disorder).
There is no pill for this. Just lots of therapy and a good sense of humor.
Posted by CarolAnn on March 8, 2000, at 8:31:58
In reply to Re: Men and Marriage?, posted by Thomas W on March 7, 2000, at 19:49:25
Thomas W,
A. Here at psycho-babble, humor is not only pertinent but extremely welcome.
and
B. Even if it had been a serious question, we would have honored the feelings behind it.CarolAnn
Posted by Thomas W on March 8, 2000, at 9:12:27
In reply to Re: Men and Marriage?/Thomas, posted by Sarah on March 7, 2000, at 21:26:52
> > > I was wondering if any other married women have my problem? What is the mechanism in the male brain that makes even the most independent single man forget how to make a samich or wash his underwear after marriage? Is there a pharmacutical we could slip in his meatloaf? Just wondering.... :-)
> >
> > Sarah,
> >
> > The question you put forth could warrant many responses.
> > The most appropriate of which is, "do you really
> > feel that your question is pertinent to this board"?
>
>
>
> Lighten up Thomas! It was a joke!Sarah,
I'm sorry for the over-reaction. It sounded like something I would hear
that wasn't intended in a joking matter. I may have
read it in a moment of anger (one of my problems) and
just didn't click with it. I'm in a better mood
today.....)
Posted by Sarah on March 8, 2000, at 12:35:54
In reply to Re: Men and Marriage?/Thomas, posted by Thomas W on March 8, 2000, at 9:12:27
Glad to hear you are in a better mood today, Thomas! I'm always kidding my husband about something, he wouldn't know what to do if I didn't! I must say he is a wonderful man and has been very patient with all my shortcomings. (as well I with his) If I go a day without teasing him he asks me what's wrong! Bob, loved your response! If we can all just smile at least once a day there will always be some hope!
Posted by bob on March 8, 2000, at 19:31:41
In reply to Re: Men and Marriage?/Thomas, posted by Sarah on March 8, 2000, at 12:35:54
I think it' also really important to remember just how easy it is to misconstrue plain vanilla ASCII text (smileys or no). Without non-verbals, without inflections or other chances in vocal quality, and without a broader context than two sentences, what appears obvious to one is completely different to the next.
Then again, maybe Thomas is just suffering from, what was it? DHD? Look for it in the DSM-V... =^P
;^)
bob
Posted by Brenda on March 8, 2000, at 21:58:22
In reply to reading in(to) black and white, posted by bob on March 8, 2000, at 19:31:41
> I think it' also really important to remember just how easy it is to misconstrue plain vanilla ASCII text (smileys or no). Without non-verbals, without inflections or other chances in vocal quality, and without a broader context than two sentences, what appears obvious to one is completely different to the next.
>
> Then again, maybe Thomas is just suffering from, what was it? DHD? Look for it in the DSM-V... =^P
>
> ;^)
> bobBob - Actually it was DHHD ( the second H being for husband) but your version is good, too. DHD is open to everybody!
Keep me smiling - okay!!!
Posted by bob on March 9, 2000, at 19:32:16
In reply to Re: reading in(to) black and white, posted by Brenda on March 8, 2000, at 21:58:22
> Bob - Actually it was DHHD ( the second H being for husband) but your version is good, too. DHD is open to everybody!
> Keep me smiling - okay!!!Sorry, thought that d*ckh**d was one word, so my first D covered both. [Sigh] ... coming up with a good acronym is SUCH a bother ....
bob
Posted by birdgirl on March 9, 2000, at 21:30:34
In reply to Re: reading in(to) black and white, posted by bob on March 9, 2000, at 19:32:16
i have been with a wonderful man for 16 years, and married to the same for 6, and when we first got together, it was similar to what was mentioned.
what I finally had to learn, and it was me who had to learn it, not him... was that why should he make a sammich if you always do it for him?
let the underwear pile up, and i bet he will remember, or at least throw them out. either way, underwear is taken care of.
i wont tell you what had to happen with the kitchen trashcan before he started taking it out regularly!
Posted by bob on March 10, 2000, at 18:50:56
In reply to just a suggestion...., posted by birdgirl on March 9, 2000, at 21:30:34
Men are such dogs! Either you train them, or they *will* train you.
=^P
bob
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