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How to NOT Listen to Your Partner or Spouse

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Looking in the refrigerator I asked Marlena: Hey babe. Where is the hummus? Marlena’s quick response: Do you not remember? My mind immediately shouted: Warning! Warning! She continued: Remember. I asked you to look me in the eye... Oh boy. Here we go. Me: I don’t remember that. Marlena: Remember. I said, Jimmy. Look me in the eye. I am putting the hummus in the cheese drawer so when you ask me, “Marlena where’s the hummus?” You will know where the hummus is. Me: So we already had this conversation? Marlena: Yes! And you know what you said to me after I MADE you look me in the eye? Me: No. What did I say? Marlena pauses. I can tell this is going to hurt. I brace myself: You said just like Napoleon Dynamite, “Gosh babe. That is so offensive. I’m not an idiot!” Me: So... what you’re telling me is that the hummus is in the cheese drawer? — Later in the day she said: Did you clean the shower? Me: Was I supposed to? Marlena: Jimmy! I looked you in the eyes a...
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7 Things I Learned from Being Married for One Year

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Here are 7 things I learned from being married to Marlena for the first year. It's really me looking in a mirror and seeing where I can improve.  1) Women are strong I workout with Marlena at Smarter Fitness Gym. She’s more mentally tough than I am. Nothing but reverence for her. Her stamina and drive and focus go way beyond mine. Women are strong. 2) Disorders I learned that I have an eyesight disorder. I can’t see things in the refrigerator. I knew this before. But she’s so patient and can wait for a really long time for me to find certain items. This disorder is bad. 3) They Know too much You can know someone so well that you can hear their voice for half a second and know their mood and what they need. My wife knows me that well already. I know my wife so well that I.... don’t worry, Marlena. I won’t say it. I can’t imagine what she’ll know about me after 20 years. 4) Can't Communicate I’m a communication consultant / specialist. I can come ...
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