I don’t know about you and your marriage. But I can honestly say that my husband is driving me crazy. And not in the big things, but the little ones that send me over the edge. Here’s my story.

What happened to the man that came home from work to tired to do anything but drink a beer and watch TV?  The moment the oven is turned on and smells begin to erupt from the kitchen this man springs to life.  Now he is loaded with help and information.  Apparently that nap that he had while I was cleaning and chopping vegetables really paid off.  I suppose he’ll be tired once again when the table needs to be cleared and dishes washed.   

Honestly I should do the same with the cooking as I did with the laundry.  Life would be easier for me.   

I never knew there were so many rules to doing laundry until I moved in with my husband.  Then I found out that the way I had been taught was completely wrong.  Mind you this is coming from the man who refuses to separate whites from darks.  Apparently I place the clothes in the washer incorrectly.  Who knew?  Did you know that you are supposed to shake the wrinkles out of the clothing first before placing in the dryer but once done you can leave the pile upon the bed and fold the clothing once all the laundry is done?  I guess he likes to iron.

It only took me a dozen years or so to decide to give him the job.  My only complaint? Why did I was so long to give him this job?  Obviously he is much better suited for it than I am.

I wish it was just these two things that drove me crazy.  It’s not though.  He takes credit for the funny things I say and he has this annoying habit of letting out exasperating sighs while I am driving.  Like he’s never hit a curb before! 

After nineteen years, I can honestly say that he’s driving me crazy.  I have a friend who’s getting married soon.  I should probably tell her what her future holds.  But I won’t.  I would hate to ruin all of her fun when she finds out.  Besides, if her husband is anything like mine, he won’t even realize how perfect his wife is.

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  • lizz on Mar 11, 2011

    I wish I would’ve known too. Mine is driving me nuts!!!! Just sitting in his recliner, he can drive over the edge and have me gritting my teeth. Why, right now I wish he would just go to sleep and give a moments peace! Something about hearing him digging around in his junk drawer at 10:30 at night makes my fists clinch.

  • Tony on Apr 29, 2011

    you people may live in a free country but you are a bunch of commies. I don’t know any marriage where there wasn’t an undertone of narcism be it monetary of social. If he bothers go shopping, get pampered, pleasure yourself or something.

  • Tony on Apr 29, 2011

    you people may live in a free country but you are a bunch of commies. I don\’t know any marriage where there wasn\’t an undertone of narcism be it monetary of social. If he bothers you go shopping, get pampered, pleasure yourself or something or all three.

  • DKelly on May 24, 2012

    Too funny. My husband is an expert at laundry and ironing, too. He always tells me what knife to use when chopping and dicing. He drops his little alarm clock during the night when he is trying to see what time it is. Nothing like a loud crash to ruin your sleep. He gives lots of unwanted advice straight from the recliner. Yak Yak Yak The absolute worst thing that has happened is the dvr dish box. He is constantly rewinding the news and pausing during commercials and then rewinding again. This is really frustrating during sports. I just go and watch in another room. Then he’ll come in there and ask why I’m in another room. Then he’ll get the remote and start rewinding, etc.. so I’ll go in the first room. Agh!!!

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