Hubby Scotto went out on a date tonight with his 'bromance', O’Reilly (my teacher pal).
They went to see “Robocop” at the cinema, a movie which holds about as much interest for me as a romantic candlelit dinner with a tree or a staring contest with the wall, or a sweaty roll in the hay with Mr Bean.
“What do you see in those movies anyway?” I challenged Scotto last night.
An accomplished mimic, Scotto made guns with his fingers and began to make robotic, high tech shooting sounds.
I should have known.
I’m fairly certain Mrs O’Reilly feels the same way I do and is most likely doing the same thing as me; lazing around with her feet up enjoying the solitude.
Gosh… you can’t live in each other’s pockets when you're in a relationship can you?
Time spent apart pursuing interests your partner finds unbearably lacklustre, is the first of my tips for maintaining a long term relationship.
Here are some other more original pearls of wisdom (gleaned from my own mistakes) just in time for Valentine’s Day.
1. Don’t nag.
Instead of saying, “It’s rubbish collection night tonight, don’t forget to put the bins out again like you did last Tuesday,” in a monotonous, whiny drone, try to be more subtle.
For example, you could manipulate action via your sex kitten within, by saying, “Have you put the bins out yet, sexy boy? I’m ready for bed!” whilst suggestively playing with your hair and pouting like Lara Bingle.
Or you could play the martyr… “I’ll start dinner as soon as I’ve put the bins out, fed the animals, cut up the vegetables and taken the washing in, darling. Please don’t bother getting off the couch and interrupting your Facebook conversation.”
Or use subliminal scare tactics, “There are maggots the size of crows in the wheelie bin because someone forgot to put it out last week. I hope they don’t start crawling into the house. Maggots attract cockroaches don’t they?” (Scotto is terrified of cockroaches).
2. Don’t let yourself go.
Just because those elastic-waisted shorts are comfortable don’t think your husband wants to see you sitting around in them for forty-two days in a row teamed with a baggy t-shirt and no bra. If he wanted to see that he’d have a subscription to “National Geographic” or “Granny Does Porn” wouldn’t he?
3. Keep the mystery in the relationship.
If you wake up in the morning and retreat to the ensuite and know you’re about to execute a superb rendition of Herb Alpert and his Tijuana Brass Band’s Spanish Flea, close the door.
4. Don’t outwardly display jealousy.
For example; don’t have this conversation in the middle of a movie.
Pinky: “Did you know Michelle Pfieffer’s older than me? She looks fantastic for her age doesn’t she? She’s such a great role model for us oldies.”
Scotto: “Is she really?”
Pinky: “What do you mean? She looks fantastic or older than me?”
Long pause.
Scotto: “I don’t know.”
Pinky: “Actually, in certain lights she looks a bit jowly and dried out, don’t you think? She’s clearly had work done.”
Long pause.
Scotto: “I don’t know.”
Pinky: “Do you fancy her?”
Scotto (nervously): “She’s alright I suppose.”
For example; don’t have this conversation in the middle of a movie.
Pinky: “Did you know Michelle Pfieffer’s older than me? She looks fantastic for her age doesn’t she? She’s such a great role model for us oldies.”
Scotto: “Is she really?”
Pinky: “What do you mean? She looks fantastic or older than me?”
Long pause.
Scotto: “I don’t know.”
Pinky: “Actually, in certain lights she looks a bit jowly and dried out, don’t you think? She’s clearly had work done.”
Long pause.
Scotto: “I don’t know.”
Pinky: “Do you fancy her?”
Scotto (nervously): “She’s alright I suppose.”
Pinky: So you like Michelle Pfieffer then? How can you like her? She looks like a duck!”
All movies starring Michelle Pfieffer are from that moment on, black-banned from the house.
5. Don’t forget to express affection every day.
“Hello my darling boy! I love you so much you smoochy, coochy, poopy-headed doo-doo! Come and give me a big kissy, cuddly pie my precious little baby.”
That’s me, greeting Pablo the Chihuahua when I get home from work, whilst Scotto touchingly shuffles in the shadows of the doorway watching on dejectedly.
Make sure you share the love around. It’s not all about the dog.
6. Treat him like a king.
When you’re cooking up a couple of steaks/enchiladas/chicken breasts, always serve him the biggest and choicest cut. If you happen to accidentally drop the best one on the floor, serve it to him anyway. He won’t know and he’ll appreciate the gesture more than you know.
7. And finally my last piece of advice, whatever you do, under no circumstances, if you value your relationship, don’t ever, ever, ever…
Oh shite! Scotto’s back from his movie night already! Have to go! I missed him!
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone xx
Linking up with Grace at FYBF!
All movies starring Michelle Pfieffer are from that moment on, black-banned from the house.
5. Don’t forget to express affection every day.
“Hello my darling boy! I love you so much you smoochy, coochy, poopy-headed doo-doo! Come and give me a big kissy, cuddly pie my precious little baby.”
That’s me, greeting Pablo the Chihuahua when I get home from work, whilst Scotto touchingly shuffles in the shadows of the doorway watching on dejectedly.
Make sure you share the love around. It’s not all about the dog.
6. Treat him like a king.
When you’re cooking up a couple of steaks/enchiladas/chicken breasts, always serve him the biggest and choicest cut. If you happen to accidentally drop the best one on the floor, serve it to him anyway. He won’t know and he’ll appreciate the gesture more than you know.
7. And finally my last piece of advice, whatever you do, under no circumstances, if you value your relationship, don’t ever, ever, ever…
Oh shite! Scotto’s back from his movie night already! Have to go! I missed him!
Happy Valentine’s Day everyone xx
Linking up with Grace at FYBF!
