I’ve heard it said that “if a couple never argue it’s because one has no opinion.” I can’t say I agree with that. I’ve been married for 30 years. You can disagree, and debate, without arguing. We live surrounded by people whose normal form of conversation looks like a knockdown drag-out to the impartial observer…we just decided we didn’t want that in our lives. There are things that we disagree on, but we respect each other enough to either compromise or let the other person get on with whatever. We share whatever we can, and don’t force the issue with things the other honestly doesn’t care for.
All In The Family…..Gloria askes her mom why they are happily married. Edith replies, “we never go to bed angry. One of us always says I’m Sorry and Archie always says that’s okay.”
The key word is “respect.” For anyone who’s interested, go to Amazon and look at: “For Women Only: What You Need to Know about the Inner Lives of Men.” The main point of the book is that respect is the most important thing to a man and, ironically, although wives love their husbands, they often don’t treat them with respect.
One of my wife’s complaints is that I always think I’m right. And an even bigger problem she says, is that I usually really am right and don’t make lots of mistakes. Partly comes from being an engineer. Partly from 30+ years of working in a world where risk mitigation is a major portion of the perspective to the job at hand.
But from my side, such a track record makes for too much ego and serious introspection when I do make a mistake.
No, Gweedo — you were right the first time. “Brain” is the correct first name for cartoonist Crane — In my book he’s one of the cleverest, talented, ‘brainest’ cartoon scribblers of our times!
When you get to be Earl’s age, you are not whipped, you are comfortable. You learn through the years, that being cool or living other’s expectations is an act of futility since others have no impact on your life except to try to make you feel insecure so they can feel all powerful.
Golden years, symbolized in the artwork of the last panel- Sure, she’s right! And they’re still in love after all these years of knowing, and enduring, the other’s foibles. Two lucky people!
Llewellenbruce almost 12 years ago
For once Earl said something that makes sense.
Linguist almost 12 years ago
Oh boy, Earl, you are absolutely spot on !
dugharry almost 12 years ago
Sounds very familiar Earl..
poppy1313 almost 12 years ago
AMEN!! Earls got it figured out… in my Marriage if something goes wrong it is always my fault.
Packer12 almost 12 years ago
I’m the boss in my house. And I have my wife’s permission to say so!!!
orinoco womble almost 12 years ago
I’ve heard it said that “if a couple never argue it’s because one has no opinion.” I can’t say I agree with that. I’ve been married for 30 years. You can disagree, and debate, without arguing. We live surrounded by people whose normal form of conversation looks like a knockdown drag-out to the impartial observer…we just decided we didn’t want that in our lives. There are things that we disagree on, but we respect each other enough to either compromise or let the other person get on with whatever. We share whatever we can, and don’t force the issue with things the other honestly doesn’t care for.
naturally_easy almost 12 years ago
All In The Family…..Gloria askes her mom why they are happily married. Edith replies, “we never go to bed angry. One of us always says I’m Sorry and Archie always says that’s okay.”
bbadenov almost 12 years ago
The “Man Song” …
http://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=man+song&mid=CEDBF5C8CF104FE12825CEDBF5C8CF104FE12825&view=detail&FORM=VIRE1
Number Three almost 12 years ago
Does Opal breathe fire at you, Earl?
LOL xxx
Cajtri87 almost 12 years ago
Ahh, a man that understands how it is supposed to work. Now if we can get the rest of you to get on board….. LOL
Storm F-1/4 almost 12 years ago
That is another reason why I never married. I just hate the thought of living with someone who is always wrong!
jtviper7 almost 12 years ago
Earl sure is whipped.
Linguist almost 12 years ago
So far, I am surprised that nobody has pointed out the excellent art and coloring in today’s strip. I love the framing in the last panel.
Jazz Cat almost 12 years ago
I bought my husband a tee shirt that says, “Always Right… Get Used To It”. >^..^<
JanLC almost 12 years ago
This strip is really sad and not a very good commentary on a healthy relationship.
Spooky D Cat almost 12 years ago
@orinoco womble
The key word is “respect.” For anyone who’s interested, go to Amazon and look at: “For Women Only: What You Need to Know about the Inner Lives of Men.” The main point of the book is that respect is the most important thing to a man and, ironically, although wives love their husbands, they often don’t treat them with respect.
mysticturner almost 12 years ago
One of my wife’s complaints is that I always think I’m right. And an even bigger problem she says, is that I usually really am right and don’t make lots of mistakes. Partly comes from being an engineer. Partly from 30+ years of working in a world where risk mitigation is a major portion of the perspective to the job at hand.
But from my side, such a track record makes for too much ego and serious introspection when I do make a mistake.
BubieLou almost 12 years ago
No, Gweedo — you were right the first time. “Brain” is the correct first name for cartoonist Crane — In my book he’s one of the cleverest, talented, ‘brainest’ cartoon scribblers of our times!
Fetching almost 12 years ago
When you get to be Earl’s age, you are not whipped, you are comfortable. You learn through the years, that being cool or living other’s expectations is an act of futility since others have no impact on your life except to try to make you feel insecure so they can feel all powerful.
Rickapolis almost 12 years ago
I’m willing to bet that half of us agree completely.
rugratz2222 almost 12 years ago
I thought I was wrong one time … but I was mistaken.
EarlP2 almost 12 years ago
Golden years, symbolized in the artwork of the last panel- Sure, she’s right! And they’re still in love after all these years of knowing, and enduring, the other’s foibles. Two lucky people!
dramac333 almost 12 years ago
Perfect description of my marriage, as well.