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    The 7 Worst Things You Can Say to Your Husband ... And Probably Do

    The 7 worst things you can say to your husband ... and probably doThe 7 worst things you can say to your husband ... and probably doOne could argue that I'm the queen of the jabs. I attempt to work from home with the kids while my husband works his 9-5. Most days are OK, but every so often there are those really tough parenting days that fry my brain and zap my every last will to live.

    I have this adorable habit of allowing my frustration to simmer on low until it comes to a boil. I then release tension by tossing out a good jab at my poor, unsuspecting husband. I know it's not mature. I know it's not fair. I also know it's not good for our marriage and yet, I do it anyway. Thirteen years of marriage, and I'm still jabbing.

    I know I'm not the only jabber out there -- we all do it at some point. Whether under our breath or right out in the open, we wives say these things almost begging for a fight. And we shouldn't.

    I do everything around here! I do everything around here!
    1. I do everything around here!
    I know it sure feels that way but let me ask you this: Are you the one unclogging the garbage disposal or mowing the lawn? If you answered yes, then you're allowed to use this phrase forever and ever.

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    You're never here! You're never here!
    2. You're never here!
    He's probably never there because he's busy providing for your family. Give your husband a break.

    Stop! You're doing it wrong! Stop! You're doing it wrong!
    3. Stop! You're doing it wrong!
    Husbands are damned if they do, and damned if they don't. So what if he's doing wrong? At least he's doing it.

    Why do I always have to ask for your help? Why do I always have to ask for your help?
    4. Why do I always have to ask for your help?
    Because you do. The end.

    I'm not your mother! I'm not your mother!
    5. I'm not your mother!
    Your husband may need some caring for but guess what? He's a happier and better man because of you.

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    You just don't get it! You just don't get it!
    6. You just don't get it!
    Poor husbands. They really get the poo slung at 'em sometimes (and not just by their kids). They know how hard we work, even if it doesn't feel like it sometimes.


    I can't take it anymore! I can't take it anymore!
    7. I can't take it anymore!
    Men don't know what to do with this information. Are they supposed to hug you? Run and hide? Fart to ease the tension? Deep breath. Calm down. Be specific about what's bothering you. (And husbands, please don't fart.)

    - By Lori Garcia

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    • colleen  •  Cleveland, Ohio  •  3 months ago
      I have lived a long time and seen it all, over the past and up to the present. One thing that has always been an issue is the lack of respect couples have towards one another. Respect. So simple...a foundation to a wonderful marriage. Love is built upon respect. He respects all that she does to simplify his life, she respects him for being a loving, considerate and doting husband. Mutual love and respect always is appreciated. He wants to see her smile, she wants to see him satisfied. Companionable pleasure in one another. She sees he is running down and needs some alone time, he notices she has been carrying a heavier burden around the house. Mutual sharing of responsibilities equates to consideration. Consideration is a union of solidarity built into the marriage of love based upon respect. He can't live without her, she can't bear being away from him. Familiarity along with mutual responsibility achieves strength in unity. Now, that is a force to reckon with! All based upon mutual respect and long "living" (lasting) love. We can all achieve that as long as it is understood, acknowledged, appreciated and reciprocated. We all deserve love...just appreciate the forces that go into building a sound and happy marriage. Love and respect one another, please. It is never too late. I wish you the very best.
      • Kimberly 3 months ago
        I couldn't have said it better myself. Thank you for your words of wisdom!!!
      • No Thanks 3 months ago
        It really boils down to respect. You can be attracted to someone, but if there isn't respect for who they are (as opposed to anything physical) you never get to true love.

        By true love I mean not merely "I'd give my life to protect this person" love but also the "I'll die before I ever let her down because I respect her so much and believe in her so much" love. Those you really love make you want to be a better person. That respect makes you want to raise your game several levels - and you do.

        That kinda love isn't comfortable for some people because it demands reciprocity. People who have low self esteem have trouble dealing with that kind of love - call it worthiness issues, or fear of not being good enough issues or whatever. Bottom line is, if you don't believe you're good enough, you try other things.

        The alternative is being with someone you "care about" who has acceptable assets and is "not really a bad person...probably didn't mean to...just has issues" Some would call this a "Rescue". Caretakers are notorious for taking on Rescues - but they really should stick to rescuing dogs.

        As for rescues - like any rock or lump of clay, they have "potential". You were probably very attracted to the person at first. But for whatever reason - they're dishonest, lazy, mean, game playing, etc - you don't respect the person.

        Because you don't respect the person, you gradually lose respect for yourself. You'll find yourself driving to work after a hot night with the person wondering aloud "why am I still with this person?" You know why - the person is like a drug - feels good in the immediate term but brings you down in the long run. You know being with the person doesn't make you feel better about you. She doesn't make you want to be a better person. But the sex is good so you tell yourself - next week I'll break up with her.

        For some this is pretty comfortable. They are in control - "I won't cry much if we do break up - never liked her much anyway." The situation is undemanding "how dare you ask me to raise my game - I may be lazy but at least I'm better than you". And no matter how much they complain about the other person, they are always getting something out of the relationship, even if it is a license to complain.
      • Retread 3 months ago
        There are various kinds of "respect". I have the utmost respect for numerous people, both male and female because they have demonstrated integrity, honesty, etc. I would never "love" any of them in the terms of becoming one person with them as in marriage. It seems the most confusing emotion is "love" versus "lust". Total dedication to the person one loves leads to a happy long-term marriage; and don't be confused, not all long-term marriages are "happy".
        Life is complicated, make choices wisely, and when you find someone you bond with as an extension of yourself, then life together will be grand.
    • c  •  Fort Cobb, Oklahoma  •  3 months ago
      THE LOTTERY CHANGES LIVES

      A husband says to his wife...... "What would you do if I won the lottery?"
      She says...."I would take half of your winnings, then leave you."

      "Excellent," he replies...."I won 12 bucks, here's $6, now get the f. out."
      • Slowpoke Rodriguez 3 months ago
        Good one!
      • Lynn 3 months ago
        I wish I had that one for my son years ago when he needed it- took him 3 years to get the B
        out of his house.
      • Cody 3 months ago
        @Lynn lmao
    • Dan  •  Manila, Philippines  •  3 months ago
      The worst thing is, what is unsaid but percolates in the heart!
      • Trainer 3 months ago
        Yes I can't agree with you more.
      • Justice 3 months ago
        Oh, let it percolate! As long as I can sleep at night....So hide all the knives and matches first, then shut off the main gas and power, you'll be fine one more day. Before you know it, a day turns into a year...
      • Dan 3 months ago
        @Justice- hahahaha, good one!
    • The Rod  •  3 months ago
      The one that has killed my marriage is, " You need to find a better job". Meaning, "you don't make enough to suit me". My wife has maxed out her credit cards ( again) and I'm tired of paying for them. This time she's gone further than before, and we are about to loose it all. GUYS- it doesn't pay to stay with a lazy assed materialistic woman who expects you to carry her debt. I've been knowing this, but I stayed because of the kids. Now they are old enough to handle life, and if not; too #$%$ bad. I'm soon to be gone, and she hasn't a clue.
      • Johnny M 3 months ago
        i played this game with far to many women and the next day they will be calling you crying telling you they love you, and they are sorry. women are just good for being used, because they are incompetent of a positive relationship.
      • Sickofitall 3 months ago
        My ex-wife was the same way. She complained all the time, mostly about money. She left me for a rich older man and married him 10 days after our divorce was final. Now, she is leaving him and starting working again. I guess being married to some rich, selfish, greedy jerk is not what she thought it would be. She got what she deserved. Sometimes there is justice in the world :)
      • biggeorge 3 months ago
        cover your #$%$ rod. take $ out of your joint accounts b4she does, and she will and u cant do a thing about it. open a secret account now and fund it
    • presh79  •  Phoenix, Arizona  •  3 months ago
      My husband takes out the trash on his own, helps me with the dinner, cooks sometimes and pays the bills. He treats me like a queen and I love him, the end :-D
      • Terri J. 3 months ago
        Same here! Wow, we sure are lucky ladies!
      • as 3 months ago
        of course you're black. you don't do anything.
      • John 3 months ago
        As, you spelled your name wrong !! It should be #$%$ !!!
    • Gary Seaton  •  Temiskaming Shores, Canada  •  3 months ago
      You know what my wife had our children and works so why can't I do some cleaning cooking household repairs it's only fair to share the workload makes a better and happy home we'll be married 32 years in a couple of months and no arguments lol.
    • O'Really  •  Dallas, Texas  •  3 months ago
      Boy ... I'm FM, been married for 35 years ... I have never even thought of saying such things like this to my husband ... much less actually saying them. Respect is a "earned quality" from both sides of the relationship.
    • Duh George  •  Richardson, Texas  •  3 months ago
      She says, "My gynecologist says I can't have sex for 2 weeks". He says, " What did your dentist say?"
    • Steve  •  3 months ago
      Italian Proverb: The best marriage is between a blind woman, and a deaf man.
    • glassbyjoseph  •  Raleigh, North Carolina  •  3 months ago
      And why do women always leave th seat down?
    • renbrat  •  Dekalb, Illinois  •  3 months ago
      Always and Never are the two worst words to use during a disagreement or at any time. My Mother once told me that one secret to a good marriage is to know when to keep your mouth shut. Well, Mom, I've been married 33 years and I'll still working on the keeping your mouth shut part!
    • Sash  •  Cape Town, South Africa  •  3 months ago
      When you life is under intense stress, and everything is falling apart, it is so easy to focuse on the bad, esp. about your significant other. Yes I am guilty of the above, but we want to make our marriage work, so reading stuff like this really opens your mind. Very Interesting. THANK YOU.
    • lynn d  •  New York, New York  •  3 months ago
      Hey -- this guy you live with is not just your sounding board, breadwinner and stud service. He's your best friend, or should be. More than half of this stuff you would never dream of saying to a close friend. Maybe that's old fashioned, I don't know. Sure works for me.
    • Dee  •  3 months ago
      Sorry -- my husband and I must be doing something wrong. We've been married for almost 50 years, and I don't recall EVER saying ANY of these things to him. What kind of clods are you gals marrying?
    • froggy  •  Topeka, Kansas  •  3 months ago
      Sounds to me like some of these couples really need to get to marriage counseling. I've only been married for 3 years, but there have been plenty of squabbles. Fortunately, none of them were over any of the reasons listed here. We have learned good communication skills and RESPECT each other to know that each of us work very hard to keep our home a happy home. It's not always about a Happy Wife Happy Life attitude. It's about communicating on what each other's needs are. He works long hard days to provide for the home and I work long hard days to make sure the home is clean and peaceful so we can relax and enjoy each other at the end of the day. We both have jobs, they're just different. Hopefully this can show some you out there that not all marriages are unhappy ones. I love my husband very much and know that some days will be better than others, but that's just life in general.
    • S  •  Beaverton, Oregon  •  3 months ago
      I learned that I couldn't live with women like that. My divorce was the happiest day of my life. The bitchin finally was O V E R. I am a billion times happier as a single man with my dog, boat, house and a flat screen in EVERY ROOM ...yes even the bathrooms. I do what I want, when I want and even though I have ot pay alimoney....it's still worth it. Alimoney reminds me of why I stay single.
    • james  •  Greensboro, North Carolina  •  3 months ago
      my wife thiks she is above saying or doing anything wrong,sometime I hate the day I made that crazy ask her to marry me,LORD help us I do,nt know how much more I can take, THIS IS NOT A JOKE I NEED ALL OF YOUR PRAYERS.
    • E  •  3 months ago
      Dear God, I'm glad I'm not married.
    • Ghost  •  2 months ago
      Sounds like my mother. She was always nailing herself to a cross. That martyr act got real old.
    • THERESA T  •  3 months ago
      i have never said any of those thigs to my husband,but i have seen my friend do something thats not right.she scalded her man infront of his friends over the dishes and housework.this something that should not be done.dont yell at your partner infront of others.

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