I should preference this little confession by saying that in general I am a good husband and father. I devote a lot of time to my kids and their activities. I rarely lose my temper. I have been a loving and faithful husband. And I have never tried to seduce my wife’s sister even though she is very hot.
Enough of that…on with the story.
Yesterday I was up before my wife as is usually the case. When she awoke, I was sitting at my computer reading the previous night’s emails. She came in and looked at me. I said, “Good morning” in my usual cheery tone. She didn’t reply, but instead walked out of the room. I thought that was a little odd, but being a sensitive and considerate guy, I let it slide.
Soon, I heard the shower running. I continued reading emails and news. A while later she got out of the shower, came back to my little office and stared at me again. I stared back. Then she said, in a somewhat nasty tone, “Happy 15th Anniversary.”
Needless to say, I didn’t even bother to apologize at the point. It wouldn’t have done any good. Instead, I had my breakfast, went to work and called the florist.
Then I left work early, did some grocery shopping, cleaned the kitchen, and by the time she got home, I had the table set with the good dishes (for two), plus candles and nice wine. I had set up a picnic table for the kids in the basement. I made fishsticks for them, then grilled salmon steaks for us. I also made salad and potatoes. When she walked in the door carrying her flowers and saw all that I had done, I was immediately forgiven.
I have not forgotten an important event in the lives of my loved ones since I was 16 and my father, my brother, and I all forgot my mother’s birthday. She didn’t say a word until the next day and needless to say she was quite upset. I still cringe thinking about it.
Can you post some pics of your sister-in-law, please?
i once celebrated her birthday morning with a fairly major fight
it was only after i stormed out in a huff, got in my car and started flying down the highway on my way to the office, that the date started feeling suspiciously and creepily ‘familiar’
after severe grovelling and protracted apologies, the programmed reminder on my phone went off at 09h00
Luckily for my relationship right now the (monthly) anniversary falls on the same day I get paid (the 15th) of every month so it’s a lot easier for me to remember! Pay day=Date day! That and the fact that my phone reminds me as well!
Good grief, I never leave these things to chance; birthdays, anniversaries and so on I always remind my husband about at least 2 weeks in advance. With proper instructions regarding the appropriate present.
Cathy
If the kids left you alone during the meal, you have great kids too.
I have remembered all our anniversaries (1 out of 1), but my wife had forgotten. That might save me later
Still, I should have had the date engraved on the outside of the ring instead.
I can honestly say that, although I’ve forgotten to make the bed, put the laundry in the dryer, or put the toilet lid down, I have never forgotten my anniversary. We’ll have 22 years this August so I’ve held on to a pretty good record so far.
I agree with the sentiment. Anger, spite and fear have no place in a loving relationship. Compassion and humility are all one needs. I’m still working on the humility part
Morning of our second wedding anniversery we BOTH forgot. Both starting new jobs that day… only moved into new town 2 days before. I remebered about 9pm (while still at work) but didn’t know where the 24 hour shop was in new town. He rembered when he saw display of cards on sale at lunch time. Opps.
Havn’t forgoten one since:-)
What does that have to do with anything? I think your question is for you to answer. If you haven’t met a truly compassionate, understanding, supportive, respectful woman yet, you need to keep looking…
