SH: Why did you [blah blah blah]?
Me: Oh. I don't know.
SH: But now [really really bad outcome, like an extra five minutes' work]!
Me: Oh yeah. You're right. I should have thought of that.
SH: But that was dumb!
Me: Yeah. It was. [And then I solve the problem.]
SH: But why? That was dumb!
Me: Yeah. I know. Now stop.
SH: But! But! [gripe gripe gripe]
Me: Once I have stipulated that you are correct and I was wrong, you are not allowed to gripe at me any more.
2 comments:
When one wants to sustain a happy marriage, one should NEVER use the words "you" and "stupid" in the same conversation. Just saying . . .
This one DEFINITELY belongs on a refrigerator door somewhere.....
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