He ought to go by the rule “Is it true, is it kind and is it necessary?” and if it passes that test, ask if it’s likely to net him another night on the sofa. Then he might keep his fat yap shut!
Elly is overly sensitive. She is not mature enough to accept constructive criticism…so she is not showing result of exercising…if she were mature enough, she would agree with John and try something else that might work. Or inform him that women have much harder time losing weight and more time is required before seeing results. No need to get upset and yell. A spouse should not have to avoid being honest – that is not a real marriage. Simply honest – not mean honest intended to mock. If you can’t be honest, then you probably don’t have a real relationship – just playing at it.
Many times, you don’t lose a lot of weight…your muscles get bigger; muscle weighs more than fat…but your body is tighter.Guess we know where he’ll be sleeping for awhile.
I wonder, not for the first time, why most of the people (nearly always women) who say they need to lose weight look as if they don’t need to lose weight. And why those of us who could stand to lose a few pounds don’t seem to carry on about it, or at least not nearly as often.
2252895 almost 11 years ago
OOPS!
luckylouie almost 11 years ago
After being married that long, John should know better than to be honest.
Caldonia almost 11 years ago
I dread to read a particular commentator’s response to this strip…
Spotted Owl almost 11 years ago
“To be honest”, I don’t think Elly needs to lose weight.
TheSkulker almost 11 years ago
That is what Lynn is trying to portray. However, there are usually at least two sides to any story – we’re only hearing one side.
Mumblix Premium Member almost 11 years ago
Lynn’s Notes:After this scenario occurred, the quote “Sorry, I didn’t mean to be honest” became one of the many inside jokes we shared.
Poollady almost 11 years ago
you should know better John!
alondra almost 11 years ago
He ought to go by the rule “Is it true, is it kind and is it necessary?” and if it passes that test, ask if it’s likely to net him another night on the sofa. Then he might keep his fat yap shut!
716PMedGuy almost 11 years ago
never tell your wife the truth and if you are being completely honest
alan.gurka almost 11 years ago
Sometimes, honesty is not the best policy.
danlarios almost 11 years ago
looks like he’s going to be cut off at the knees
Sheila Hardie almost 11 years ago
He deserved that.
kittylover2 almost 11 years ago
All Elly needs to do is stand up straight, and quit being a sloucher. Her posture is terrible.
Jobecur almost 11 years ago
Recent studies report that exercise doesn’t really help you lose weight anyway. So now what?! Ya just can’t win!
capricorn9th almost 11 years ago
Elly is overly sensitive. She is not mature enough to accept constructive criticism…so she is not showing result of exercising…if she were mature enough, she would agree with John and try something else that might work. Or inform him that women have much harder time losing weight and more time is required before seeing results. No need to get upset and yell. A spouse should not have to avoid being honest – that is not a real marriage. Simply honest – not mean honest intended to mock. If you can’t be honest, then you probably don’t have a real relationship – just playing at it.
jppjr almost 11 years ago
Many times, you don’t lose a lot of weight…your muscles get bigger; muscle weighs more than fat…but your body is tighter.Guess we know where he’ll be sleeping for awhile.
dshepard almost 11 years ago
Wow…to step in it not once but twice! John, the little flags in the dirt are land mines, not markers to place your feet!
davbart92663 almost 11 years ago
The correct sentence is, “Elly, you don’t need to lose any weight.”
20 year marriage. I know.
The Rolling Cat almost 11 years ago
I wonder, not for the first time, why most of the people (nearly always women) who say they need to lose weight look as if they don’t need to lose weight. And why those of us who could stand to lose a few pounds don’t seem to carry on about it, or at least not nearly as often.
lindz.coop Premium Member almost 11 years ago
It was a stupid thing to say.
slsharris almost 11 years ago
God forbid — the next time that you two are in bed, she’s just as honest asYOU are…