Coming up on our 42nd anniversary next month, I can say the most important words for a long marriage are “yes, dear.” It defines the battles we choose because when we take exception it is noticed.
After five tries, I think I’ve finally got this marriage thing figured out.The world runs much smoother if you simply agree with her, smile, say nothing and do what she wants, when she wants, and how she wants.Yeah….right !“You honked, dear ? " :)
“Drive your partner like an old car”? Does he even listen to himself? How would he like it if he overheard Elly say that about him? As for honking, I have another suggestion. If she’s a goose maybe she ought to flap him on the rump with her wings!
I think as a metaphor, the 3rd panel follows up on the 2nd: when you drive your car for long, you know exactly when to push, when to cajole, when to fix and when to let go. Idiosyncrasies are just that – something outsiders may not understand but a loved one will empathize with, and maybe even adore. He just puts it the way he (and any other guy) would understand quicker.
Marriage is not 50-50, it’s a sliding scale based on the needs of each person in the relationship. If each person understands this, then there is likely a good chance the relationship will be somewhat successful, if not then….!
Templo S.U.D. over 8 years ago
Some borther-in-lawly advise.
Argythree over 8 years ago
Panel two is the exact opposite of panel three.
ShadowBeast Premium Member over 8 years ago
That last panel is just hilarious.
flagmichael over 8 years ago
Coming up on our 42nd anniversary next month, I can say the most important words for a long marriage are “yes, dear.” It defines the battles we choose because when we take exception it is noticed.
Linguist over 8 years ago
After five tries, I think I’ve finally got this marriage thing figured out.The world runs much smoother if you simply agree with her, smile, say nothing and do what she wants, when she wants, and how she wants.Yeah….right !“You honked, dear ? " :)
alondra over 8 years ago
“Drive your partner like an old car”? Does he even listen to himself? How would he like it if he overheard Elly say that about him? As for honking, I have another suggestion. If she’s a goose maybe she ought to flap him on the rump with her wings!
dwdl21 over 8 years ago
It’s easy folks, the key to a successful marriage? Don’t get married. Happily unmarried to the love of my life for 22 years.
rnrnetmails over 8 years ago
I think as a metaphor, the 3rd panel follows up on the 2nd: when you drive your car for long, you know exactly when to push, when to cajole, when to fix and when to let go. Idiosyncrasies are just that – something outsiders may not understand but a loved one will empathize with, and maybe even adore. He just puts it the way he (and any other guy) would understand quicker.
The 4th panel is just for humor.
Sailor46 USN 65-95 over 8 years ago
Marriage is not 50-50, it’s a sliding scale based on the needs of each person in the relationship. If each person understands this, then there is likely a good chance the relationship will be somewhat successful, if not then….!
ProfMontgomery over 8 years ago
There’s a very simple secret to marriage.
Don’t get divorced.
If both of you take that as a given, everything else can be worked through.
slsharris over 8 years ago
Back to normal…for John.
Numbnumb over 8 years ago
That is DEFINITELY going to cost him! This coming from the voice of experience…
Linguist over 8 years ago
@Numbnumb
Know exactly what you mean. I have let my mouth overload my …eh… well you know… more times than I care to think about.
And now I get to do it in Spanish.
Unfortunately for me. my flippancy loses nothing in the translation,
rekam Premium Member over 8 years ago
As hubby once said, the road to a happy marriage is Vengeance! But, in actuality, it’s Compromise.
Alphaomega over 8 years ago
Elly looks ominous in panel 4,like a rattler about to strike!