I know I take it for granted too. Yet watching my husband get ready for a big date night out, how he shaves his face, preens in front of the mirror examining every last wrinkle and new growth (yes as we age all of a sudden some of us begin to grow these weird skin tags in the oddest of places- but that's another post), in those few seconds I watch him and kind of fall in love with him all over … [Read more...]
When you first meet your spouse who thinks about the possibility of breast cancer ?
When you first meet your spouse who thinks about the possibility of breast cancer? ...So I had my annual OB/GYN pap and boob check yesterday-- fun stuff I know-and my beloved gynecologist- who actually reminds me of my dad which makes me adore him that much more gave me some sobering food for thought. He said he was reviewing my medical history, and he was concerned about the fact that my … [Read more...]
3 Ways My Husband Acts Like a Bachelor
When I met my husband who, at the time, was a ripe age of 38- he had NEVER BEEN MARRIED. And unless I planted the seed, "Get engaged or we cannot continue dating" chances are 18 years of mostly married bliss later he would still be a bachelor. I don't think it's that he doesn't love being married ( although I'm sure he would be totally cool without my constant reminders of things he needs to do) … [Read more...]
On her Birthday 10 Reasons Why I Love my Wife
Every year when my birthday rolls around my husband says to me " WHAT DO YOU WANT?" Of course he asks this knowing full well that I will reply with " I don't need anything." That's our little birthday/gift dance which we do each year. So this year when he inevitably asked the question I said, " I want you to write me a LIST of 44 reasons why you love me for my birthday". He looked at me like I … [Read more...]
Want to stay married? Then DON’T ask your husband these questions
My husband made the VERY unfortunate mistake of recently telling me he saw a mutual friend who looked skinny. And then I asked him a question- NO WIFE SHOULD EVER ASK her HUSBAND, " Honey do you think she is SKINNIER THAN ME?" In theory as a married couple you and your spouse should feel so secure in your relationship that no question should be off-limits. And of course that is a true statement … [Read more...]