I believe that paying attention to common civilities is the key to a happy marriage. So I don't make a big deal out of the little things that might drive other people crazy. Things like an Imelda Marcos-worthy shoe collection (his) and a wardrobe so vast (his) it's taken over the marital closet, two over flow wardrobes and is now, of all things, sneaking into the coat closet. Oh no, I let these things go without comment. And then I quietly phone the Ontario Federation for Cerebral Palsy (416-244-0899) and they quietly send over a truck to pick up whatever no longer fits in the closet. They put used goods to good use. So everyone's happy. It's a real win-win situation.
The other secret to a happy marriage is not ever putting Justin Timberlake on your husband's iPod. Not even in a secret sub-folder playlist only you know about it. He will find it and it will be embarrassing.
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Now all the marital secrets are out! The fact that your husband has a big wardrobe reminds me of a guy I used to work with. He was always very well-dressed, and one time when I was buying a gift for my father, I found myself behind him in line in the men's department of a big clothing store. "Will I see you in those pants at work tomorrow?" I asked. "Oh no," he said. "I have to hide them from my wife! Then, after a while, I'll wear them, and she'll say, [accusing tone] are those new? And I'll say, no, I've had them for a while." Cracked me up.
Sorry for the over-long comment but sometimes an anecdote will out!
This is great! Something I must remember next time all the fishing gear is in the middle of the foyer!
Just found your blog and love it! My husband has more clothes than me but I have the biggest shoe collection. He would so love your chalkboard. Also, in reading your back-posts (is that a word?) thought you may like reading the book "Animal, Vegetable, Miracle", if you haven't already done so. Have a good Friday!
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