Friday, October 24, 2008

Tit for Tat

Although I am normally a "music in the morning" kind of girl, I found myself listening to one of those syndicated radio shows this morning. Lex and Terry happen to be on Little Man's favorite rock station so it was on when I got in the car to head to work. During my commute this morning, the guys were taking what I call Dr. Phil calls. Callers were telling us about their relationship woes and not only asking advice, but some were asking for the wanna be Oprahs to call their significant other to help the situation.

One guy called in and explained he had to scrap some money together to take his wife to a hotel and dinner for their anniversary. Seems she was upset he did not take her out on the actual date of their anniversary because he had tickets to a playoff game. I realize I may not have all the details here but give me a break. Celebrate on another day woman and let the man go to the game. She even admitted he was not a band wagon fan and attends regular season games often. So this affinity for sports was not new for her; she knew what she was signing on for when she married him. What gives?

I understand that everyone has a routine that works for their family. I am not one to judge, but do have issues with people that "let" and will "not let" their significant others do things. Relationships are a compromise and this woman seems to have forgotten that if she would have just let this one go she could have used it to her advantage. Hmmm. Maybe she did and that is why she has a hotel room and dinner.

4 comments:

Putz said...

men are from venus and women are from, mars...no women are from venus, men are from mars..no women and children are from the moon and men are from the sun

Jason said...

A redhead who knows the value of a playoff game to a man.

Your husband is very blessed. ;)

The Rev. said...

Oh my GOD, I want to kiss your hand and sing your praises!! Finally, a woman (other than CT, of course) who can think with her head rather than her wildly swinging (and sometimes violent) emotions!

We just had a discussion last night (I started it, I'll admit) about how perhaps unfair it is for a man to be expected to spend at least three months' salary on a wedding ring for his wife, while the wife usually is expected to supply the same ol' gold band. Whee.

Personally, if I ever did get married (biggest 'if' in the world), I'd avoid the ring thing entirely. Spending that much money on piece of metal that has extremely limited use just seems a bit strange to me. There are far, far better uses for that money, especially considering the #1 thing couples argue about is FINANCES!

Rant over...enjoy your Sunday!

Anonymous said...

Putz's comment made me laugh at loud..

and some women just like being ball busters.. i swear.. it is their goal in life..