My hubby isn't very picky about most things. He'll eat whatever. He'll sleep wherever. When it comes to major decisions, I usually get a shrug and a "I don't care." But his clothes? Oh no. That's a whole different story. Here are only a small number of his demands:
1. No dark wash jeans. (I know. I know. )
2. Jeans also must be CARPENTER jeans. No other cut is acceptable.
3. No bright colors.
4. Absolutely no logos or graphics!
...the list goes on, but those are the basics. Obviously, hubby can usually be found in non-dark wash jeans with a neutral colored shirt. Boring! In the past I've made the mistake of dragging him from store to store and forcing him to pick out something, ANYTHING, because I dare not buy him clothing without his approval. This usually ends with me pissed off and him frustrated, especially if we are shopping for a special occasion.
So last week I was moseying around in Old Navy, and I saw that Men's tshirts were 2 for $15. I have some kind of chemical imbalance that does not allow me to walk away from sales empty handed, so I bought two. With no hubby approval. The horror!
I told him I bought him two new shirts, hung them up, and decided to wait it out. I was NOT going to nag him about wearing the shirts I just bought him. And lo and behold, guess what hubby wore yesterday? One of the shirts.
So here is my advice to the housewives with a similar problem: Just buy the shit for them!! You know he isn't gonna go buy clothes for himself, and what is he going to do, go naked? You will be pleasantly surprised, trust me.
-M
I had to add my two cents on Slim. I don't think all single girls are necessarily stupid, but I think they sometimes do very stupid things. Slim is sweet, pretty, funny, and financially independent. For a while she was living the dream single girl life, having fun and not having to answer to anyone. But all of a sudden she apparently wants...dun dun dun...a relationship. With a guy who always tells her that is the last thing he wants. And apparently she is still Facebook-stalking her obviously homosexual ex.
The frustration from this has led me and N to compile a little list for you single girls from some helpful married women:
1. Having sex with someone does not make them your boyfriend. In fact, if they know they can have sex with you without that label, good luck!
2. Don't ask your non-single friends for advice when you don't want to hear it. Yes, we are going to tell you that moving in a with a guy that you have been dating for 6 months whom is currently jobless is probably a bad idea.
3. Don't forget that we need you too! Just because we are in good relationships doesn't mean that we don't like to go out and get drunk too! And if your boyfriend breaks your heart, you'll need your friends to pour vodka down your throat and tell you what a douchebag he is. So don't forget us!
And remember, not all single girls are stupid! I'm sure there are some that want to bang their head against the wall as often as I do.
-M
About four months ago, we got a "New Girl" at work. You know how it is when the new person starts at work! So much to learn! What are they really like? However, she continues to be referred to as New Girl because she is still the center of everyone's attention and countless rounds of gossip. Four months later. In case you haven't guessed, I work with mostly women.
Here's the lowdown so far: No one likes New Girl because she is so young, and therefore a complete moron. Never mind that some of them were raising families at her age. And also, New Girl likes to party. SHOCK! GASP! HORROR! The little hussy! And now, New Girl and so and so are getting prety friendly. What are they really up to?
Yes, that is what these women are consumed with. Its upsetting to me as a young woman that the fairer sex still, regardless of age, run in tight and unwelcoming cliques. And will always be nasty to the young and pretty girl.
We as women have made some far strides this year...Michelle or Hilary anyone? But until we stop this odd hatred and judging of each other...will me make it much farther? Lets try to start being honest with each other, shall we?
"Hey, you ate the leftovers in the fridge with MY name on it! What the hell!!" is a healthier way to talk to each other than saying its no big deal and calling you a selfish bitch under my breath when you walk away, right? Or asking your married friend if sex really does stop after you get married, instead of wondering but never daring to bring it up. I hate to say it, but men really beat us in the Communicating With Our Own Kind Department. Don't worry, we will always have Cooking and General Compassion. Women need each other to lean on and talk openly with, now more than ever.
I hope that this blog will be able to help women in that sense. We can come here with our thoughts and not be judged or gossiped about. Tough questions such as...when the hell is N gonna get laid??? Will someone send her a dildo or something? Damn!
-M
Welcome to The Semi Housewife's blog! You are entering the realm of two semi housewife women...let's call them N and M...who's lives revolve around their men. You will find however, that N and M are not the typical Stepford wives at all...
- N & M
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