Reply to: Marital advice needed

[Damon]

Please do not say ever -"I have done the washing/cleaning/[insert random household task she does all the time] for YOU"

Agreed, the use of apostrophes was meant to emphasise the sarcasm in the situation.

[suityou01]

She looks quite friendly from her linked in profile pic

[SueEllen]

Assuming you have seriously done what you posted then I would suggest you get out quick to the nearest shop of your partners interest and add a late Christmas gift and learn to load the machine and do some washing for 'her'

Please do not say ever -"I have done the washing/cleaning/[insert random household task she does all the time] for YOU"

[suityou01]

A damn good gazzering.

[Damon]

Assuming you have seriously done what you posted then I would suggest you get out quick to the nearest shop of your partners interest and add a late Christmas gift and learn to load the machine and do some washing for 'her'

[AtW]

failing that, get a divorce!

He can't afford it...

[mudskipper]

Wot's a table shirt?

Do I need one?

[Doggy Styles]

My agent sends me a big box of flash chocolates.

I re-wrap them and give them to the missus.

Everyone happy, job done.

[Ruprect]

Have you tried taking her up the oxo tower?

[Bellona]

Whereas most males would be happier with a new powertool or practical household item they can do something with, eg. new router, Av setup, drill, socket set; not curtains, table shirt, aftershave, etc.

I know, it's the age old , Men are from Mars Women are from Venus thing I guess....

Chapter 1: Men Are from Mars, Women Are from Venus
It is important to remember that men and women have reciprocally different natures. Men and women need to appreciate these differences, and cease expecting each other to act and feel the way they do.

[BigRed]

The ancient law of gift-giving for women? - It’s the feeling of being cherished that counts: being given a household item doesn’t make us feel cherished – it makes us a worker bee being given a tool for the job!


Something personal, for her, is what was needed.

Whereas most males would be happier with a new powertool or practical household item they can do something with, eg. new router, Av setup, drill, socket set; not curtains, table shirt, aftershave, etc.

[mudskipper]

[Bellona]

The truth is when it comes to birthday and Christmas gifts women generally want impractical, romantic gifts.

The ancient law of gift-giving for women? - It’s the feeling of being cherished that counts: being given a household item doesn’t make us feel cherished – it makes us a worker bee being given a tool for the job!


Something personal, for her, is what was needed.

Women will regard the purchase of household goods as romantic as long as you obtain them on practically any other day of the year except days specifically designated for gifts.
So if you come home on some arbitrary day with a new washing machine, then you will likely receive many brownie points.

Come home with it on a birthday / Christmas and you are fooked ! – it is a present for the house, not her !

[SantaClaus]

I bought MrsBP a new washing machine for Christmas. Delivered today. Then I invited her to play with her new toy.

You would think she would be grateful not to have to take my dirty pants to the launderette. But she seems upset.

I am very confused. How should I handle this?

Following on from Dactylion's post, does the machine have a vibration cycle?

[SueEllen]

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