Monthly Archives: November 2009
The only thing more fun than fighting with your spouse is watching another couple fight.
What do you do about couples who argue all the time in front of you? My sister-in-law and brother-in-law are the worst. They not only argue, but it often results in them screaming, swearing at each other, etc. It always … Continue reading
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Unsolicited Advice #15
To the person whose father-in-law insists on playing the Pull My Finger game with you all day on Thanksgiving: Pull it just a little too hard. Like, just make the knuckle crack a little and twist it. Do it fast … Continue reading
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My husband doesn’t like my blog.
I have an online advice column blog, and sometimes my husband gets very uncomfortable and angry and screams and jumps up and down like a monkey who lost his coconut when I talk about him and his personal life on … Continue reading
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My husband is a cheapskate.
This morning, my husband shaved. Afterward, he had a horrible razor burn and said, “Honey, for Christmas I’d like some aftershave.” First of all, I just bought him a whole new package of razor blades and he uses the old … Continue reading
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Is it possible to have little kids and a clean house?
I love being a stay-at-home mom, love my children, and for the most part am happy with my life. But, I am so tired of cleaning all the time. Any advice on how to maintain a moderately clean (I’m not … Continue reading
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I thought it was a gift, but I guess it wasn’t if she wants $90.
My friend called me a few weeks ago and asked me if I wanted to go to a concert with her the next evening. She said she had an extra ticket, that one of the people she was going to … Continue reading
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My mom won’t come to my wedding if my dad brings his girlfriend.
My parents have been divorced for several years. They split up when I was an adult, after I moved out of the house, so I’ve never had to deal with this on a day-to-day basis. Now that I’m getting married, … Continue reading
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My boyfriend’s sister is being bossy about Thanksgiving.
My boyfriend’s sister is hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year. I jut got an email asking me to bring the potatoes, which is fine with me. What is NOT fine with me is the fact that she sent me a recipe … Continue reading
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My wife gets mad at me when all I want to do is golf and have a few beers on a Saturday.
Please explain to me why women refuse to say what they mean, and why they can’t just be honest about what their expectations are. My wife and I have been fighting for days over the fact that I went golfing … Continue reading
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