Sunday, January 20, 2013

Chalk Up Another For Marriage

 Yesterday, after a full day I persuaded my ever reluctant husband to do a Pilate's tape with me. When we finished, I asked him how he liked it and he diplomatically answered it was different than exercises he normally does. I said let's chill tonight and watch a red box and open a bottle of wine, and sent him and the boys to the store to get movies. He came home with Downton Abbey! When the boys were done with their movie they came to say goodnight to us and asked, "How was your movie?" My husband couldn't answer because he was asleep. But still...
He did the workout I wanted to do, instead of the workout he wanted to do and selected a movie he thought I would like, instead of choosing a movie he would like.
Posted by Annmarie Pipa at 1:29 PM

80 comments:

  2. You are one blessed woman, Annmarie, but I know you already know that! :)

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  3. It's all about compromise, isn't it. It was sweet of him to do those things to please you.

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  6. He is simply a nice guy, luck you!

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  8. It's so great to have a husband who thinks so much of you. (I have a suspition that you do the same for him!)

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  9. Your husband sounds like a very nice guy!!

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  10. smiles...i have been sucked in and we are watching downton abbey as well...way to go hubs!

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  12. What a lovely day. And, when My Honey (aka my husband) falls asleep and makes those sleepy noises I don't mind at all. I know where he is an what he is doing and that's just fine with me that he is enjoying a little snooze.

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  14. Hubby and I rarely watch movies together, I can't hear over his snoring.

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  15. Another example of what a great husband looks like. You are blessed.

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  16. And that's how husband and wife work together!

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  19. A perfect day of togetherness!

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  20. I'm grateful, too, that my husband unapologetically enjoys chick flicks! However, I wouldn't be able to persuade him to do a Pilates workout with me... ;-)

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  22. Gotta praise your man cuz he at least tries. Most husbands don't even try.

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  23. He's a good husband. My husband knows I love romantic comedies. And sometimes we see the blow 'em up movies he likes.

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  26. Oh....my hubby would never do pilates with me!! He loves you for sure! <3

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  29. So sweet! Love hearing about how men show their love. :)

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  30. And what more could you ask for.. smile..

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  33. What a sweetheart! And I would have to persuade my husband to exercise with me too :)

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  35. That is so sweet. I bet though that you watched the whole DVD even though you knew he was sleeping. Right now I am watching Downton Abby and and hubby has the football game on. We are both happy with this arrangement.

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  36. You have won the cosmic lottery of good husbands. Well-done! And yes, I'm a little jealous.

    Signed,
    She Without a Pilates-Doing-Downtown-Abbey Husband

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  37. Awwwww, that was so sweet of him. What a selfless act of love.

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  39. I can't be certain, but I think that is the definition of love.

    xx
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  40. Now if thats not love I dont know what is! What a loving hubby you have there a keeper for sure :)

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  41. I like the logic here. Everybody got what they wanted I think?
    Good story.

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  42. He sure does sound like he totally loves you. :) You are blessed indeed.
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  43. Mrs. C. and I never miss Downton Abbey.

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  44. That is some thing to be joyful for :)

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  46. See, like a blind squirrel finding an occassional nut, we guys can get it right when it comes to women!

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  47. He's definitely a keeper! (Next time, you'll have to pick out a movie HE would like.)

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  48. How sweet he is!!!! I really want to watch this show, but have missed all the episodes so far. By the time I found out how amazing it was, I had missed too many episodes.

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  49. What a sweetheart...but you already knew that! :)
    What did you think of Downton?
    xoxo

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  54. what a perfect mix of give and take!

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  55. Yes it all goes to show how thoughtful and sensitive we (men) are!

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  56. Give and take is a great recipe for a happy marriage.

    For years I've religiously watched all the period dramas as they came out. Upstairs and Downstairs, Poldark, The Onedin Line, Pride and Prejudice and The Forsyte Saga to name a few.
    I've made a new years resolution not to even watch serials on the T.V and instead do something else. The problem is that when I go out with friends or the walking group all they talk about is what's happening on which particular drama. Can I win ?

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  57. You are blessed, Annmarie, but I think you already know that =)

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  58. What a guy! Sounds like a nice night together.
    Liz

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  59. My husband does this often as well. Although the other day I mentioned that I'd really "like to see Les Miserables.... with my mother" to which he replied "That may be the nicest thing you've ever said to me."

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  60. awww i love it---i gotta get the first two seasons of this!!

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  62. Annmarie, You'd better hold tight to your husband! Maybe it's because I'm retired and time on earth is somewhat limited but I don't do too many things that I don't like doing...life is too short! Pilates...not happening. Once in awhile I will watch a non-action or comedy movie against my better judgement and I am ocassionally surprised that I actually like it. Downton Abby...no way! You definitely have yourself a great husband! My hat's off to him... Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

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  64. Actions speak louder than words! ;-) I would love it if my husband would do yoga with me! I always tell him how hard it is and he agrees that "it looks hard" yet he still hasn't done a class because "it's not HIS kind of workout!" If only he knew...;-)

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  65. Looking back (after 28 years of marriage) I can definitely say that a great deal of what a good relationship comes down to is compromise. I think he's a keeper :)

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  66. What a wonderful man.
    Love from Mum
    xx

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  67. That is so sweet! Your husband should teach a good husband course ;)

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  68. Sweet husband! My husband watches Downton Abbey with me. Although he watches it through his eyelids, too. :)

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  69. The world is a better place because of lovers like you

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  72. That was really sweet. I love it when you get a little surprise at the end of the day.

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  74. Ha! Isn't marriage great? Although in our marriage it's usually me who's asleep in front of the tv.

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  78. Your husband is a hero! And I commend you for not giving him a difficult time for sleeping through the movie. :-) :-D

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  79. That is a good husband. My husband started watching season 3 of Downton Abbey and loves it, total surprise! I think he likes that it has some meaning to it and he can also work while it's on and we can still be together:)

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