Tips and tricks I have learned since getting married

United States
October 3, 2015 10:26am CST
I could probably submit this article as "The Top 100 Things Wives Learn From Their Husbands." But I'll just list a few things I've learned. 1. The TV remote is not really an instrument designed to easily change one channel to another on the television. It is an item that the wife sees once in the store when it is purchased and then never again. The smart wife will not complain as she will soon learn that it is actually a pacifier for husbands - only it is held in the hand rather than pushed into his mouth, which can be tempting as well. 2. Your kitchen shears are also great for cutting toenails. Who woulda thunk? 3. Men only need half the number of underwear you originally thought they did. They were taught, when they were attending male finishing school, (along with how to fart optimally and other sundry tricks) to conserve water and soap and wear and tear on their skivvies, that one can simply flip them wrong side out. Tada! Same underwear 2 days in a row! They're just doing their part to save the environment... There are lots to share, but I'm sure there are many other tips I've missed as well. Won't you share yours with me?
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AnjaP
@Rollo1 (16679)
• Boston, Massachusetts
3 Oct 15
It's a strange thing, but men can't operate televisions without a remote. Not even the old fashioned TVs with great big on and off buttons. They have to scour the house for hours to find the remote to turn it on, thus missing their show.
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angelaterese13
@angelaterese13 (52)
• United States
3 Oct 15
Isn't that the truth?
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pgn
@pgntwo (22408)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
3 Oct 15
Oh yes, very true I have read it is possible to get 4 days out of a regular pair of skivvies, can't say I have ever tried though.
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angelaterese13
@angelaterese13 (52)
• United States
3 Oct 15
You know, I need to let him know that he could be doing even more to save the earth...thanks for the tip! : )
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pgn
@pgntwo (22408)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
3 Oct 15
@angelaterese13 You'll find the answer near the top of this thread, if you need proof:
What to do without underwear on a 4 day trip?
travel.stackexchange.com
Ok, this might be a ridiculous question/situation but it's my situation. I'm at a football camp in boston until Friday, and I've realized I forgot to pack any underwear (I wear boxers), I have th...
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angelaterese13
@angelaterese13 (52)
• United States
3 Oct 15
@pgntwo I would wash mine out at night. I was amused to see the many answers offered on this thread!
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Marie
@Tampa_girl7 (48964)
• United States
5 Oct 15
I can really relate about the remote control.
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angelaterese13
@angelaterese13 (52)
• United States
6 Oct 15
The next time I'm bored, I'm going to hide it - it should make for a great free show...
Kimberley
@mom210 (9036)
• United States
8 Oct 15
I have many boys in my household, so on a daily basis I go around the house, asking the wise old question...."did you brush your teeth, put on D/O, change your underwear and socks?"
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angelaterese13
@angelaterese13 (52)
• United States
8 Oct 15
I bet you've learned a lot observing this species for sure! : )
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Carol Zhang
@Carol2015 (136)
• Zhengzhou, China
4 Oct 15
I haven't entered a marriage, so I have nothing to share, but I'd like to know these things in advance.
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Carol Zhang
@Carol2015 (136)
• Zhengzhou, China
4 Oct 15
angelaterese13
@angelaterese13 (52)
• United States
4 Oct 15
These are meant to be funny - I hope your husband doesn't do these things (heehee)
Bumedian
@Salamnda (476)
• United Kingdom
4 Oct 15
i think marriage is a unique experiences and men and women will never be all the same , but sure there is many common things :) for me i dont watch Tv and i dont even have one :)
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angelaterese13
@angelaterese13 (52)
• United States
4 Oct 15
I think I could really go a long time without watching tv, but I do like to see an occasional good movie. : )
Bumedian
@Salamnda (476)
• United Kingdom
4 Oct 15
@angelaterese13 i do watch movies almost every night :) i use my computer and a mini projector that gives a wide screen that is almost 100" and thats more fun :)
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katsmeow1213
@katsmeow1213 (28717)
• United States
3 Oct 15
Thank goodness mine doesn't do either of those things! We don't have TV, just Netflix. He does change his underwear everyday. Even if he doesn't shower, which he sometimes doesn't on Saturdays because he'd rather sleep a bit longer, he'll still change his underwear.
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angelaterese13
@angelaterese13 (52)
• United States
3 Oct 15
: ) You've done a great job at training yours!
Arthur Chappell
@arthurchappell (45002)
• Preston, England
12 Oct 15
it's my mum who hogs the TV remote rather than me. Guilty on use of shears to cut toe nails though
MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
11 Oct 15
Laughing at the remote....so true!!
Jillybean1222
@jillybean1222 (6408)
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9 Oct 15
I'm stopping by to say hi. i'm having a hard time getting this site to work for me. i hit "follow" for you & then when i went to your page, it showed i wasn't following. sigh. anyway, it's good to see you over here. i haven't had much time here yet. i'm still over at the B too, but haven't had much time there either. i guess i'll never become a millionaire by writing online. huh?
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KnehKnah
@KnehKnah (3584)
• Philippines
11 Oct 15
Your 3 on the list made me laugh, my dear, especially the 3rd! Am now about to ask my dearly beloved that. Ha! Ha! Ha!
Dr Souvik Chatterji
@sathviksouvik (17949)
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15 May 18
Interesting tips. The dresses can be worn 2 days in a row as long as there is less sweat.