In documenting 2011, there are a few post that have been emblemic of the year. This was probably the most iconic for displaying marital communication in the first year of wedded union. 😉
Enjoy the tips provided by yours truly. Cheers!
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That’s right ladies and gentlemen, after exhaustive research [five weeks of marriage], development [humorous banter], and noted market value [free conflict resolution tips], you can enjoy the ability to understand what your wife really means when she chooses to use words indicating something else! 🙂
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What I said: It’s been a long day and I’m so hungry.
What Matt heard: I’m making something simple for dinner.
What I meant: Can you take me out to dinner?
What I said: Wow, my closet is so empty!
What Matt heard: My closet is empty.
What I meant: I need clothes!
What I said: I’m not emotional and I’m not overreacting!
What Matt heard: I’m emotional and overreacting!
What I meant: Don’t look at me like I’m crazy!
What I said: How much do you love me?
What Matt heard: How much do you love me?
What I meant: I’m going to ask for something expensive!
What I said: What do you think of this outfit?
What Matt heard: What do you think of my outfit?
What I meant: Tell me you think I’m beautiful.
What I said: Sure. Do it if you want to.
What Matt heard: That’s a great idea.
What I meant: I don’t want you to.
What I said: Are you serious?!
What Matt heard: Are you serious?!
What I meant: You can’t be serious.
What I said: I love you so much.
What Matt heard: I want you.
What I said: You look so handsome today!
What Matt heard: I want you!
What I said: I missed you today.
What Matt heard: I want you.
Feel free to add any I may have missed 🙂
What she said: You won’t believe the day I had…
What I heard: I want you to fix my life.
What she meant: I need someone to listen to me.
That was a really hard one for me. Who am I kidding, that one’s still a tough one.
Funny stuff and so true. That first step (year) is a doosy.
So true!!! I love it!!!
Love it!
Definitely going to share this with the hubby. Even after 29 years of marriage, we still don’t always hear each other clearly.
Hope your Christmas was BLESSED!
Laurel
those last 3 are perfect.
The last 3 are dead on. I love the entire list, but those last ones couldn’t be more accurate. =)