Our pastor shared this video with us on in church on Father’s Day. This is so Todd and me, and I’m sure most couples can relate.
I feel like I’ve said to Todd countless times in our marriage, “I don’t need you to fix it. Just listen to me and tell me you understand.”
No matter the situation, this is usually what happens. And when I was working and had a problem, Todd always had a solution. And you know, I just wanted to vent. And complain.
(Usually, I just want him to tell me that he agrees with me and that he thinks I’m right, but that’s a blog post for a different day.)
Anyway, I thought I’d share it with all of you in case you hadn’t seen it yet.
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I liked this post a lot, especially someone who is getting married in 10 months. I really think it is important to have your partner just “be there for you” and “listen”. (My fiance is SO honest with me even in these situations that it can often make me even more stressed/frustrated which isn’t what I need that second)
I talked about the importance of listening yesterday on my blog…
We as women need someone to cry on and vent. Sometimes that is just as cathartic as having the problem solved or fixed. It’s amazing how much better you feel when you talk through your problems and cry at times too. Husbands and fiances and boyfriends alike just don’t understand that sometimes. It’s important to communicate that with them.
I love this video! It’s so true …. and can relate in a lot of different aspects of life! I kind of laughed at this video because we all get so worked up on every other detail besides the obvious, or the biggest! Thanks for sharing!!
This is hilarious–my bff’s mom shared it on FB last week. It’s so true too! We just want someone to say “I understand! That is hard.” Definitely “hit the nail on the head” 😉
Love! I actually showed Allen this video last week. I do the same thing and sometimes I don’t want the solution, but their are times when I just want him to fix it so I can feel better. Those are usually the things that can’t be fixed. Sort of unfair, now that I think about it! So glad you shared this and that you can relate, too. Makes me feel better 🙂
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I just recently posted this video as well…so perfect for depicting the husband/wife relationship!
Sometimes I just have to tell my husband to just tell me I’m right! If only they knew how far the words “You’re right honey” can get them!
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I died laughing and had to share this with a few friends!
I saw this the other day. Usually, when this happens I realize Eddie is SO DANG RIGHT and I don’t want to admit it because JUST LISTEN. Ha! I don’t want a solution, I just want to vent!
This is hilarious and so true!! I’ve only been married for two years (we’ve known each other for 13), but this describes our first year.
I try to see if from his side too – I know that nail has to be driving him crazy. You have to learn to compromise 🙂
Thanks for sharing this! It’s funny, I am the fixer in my husband and my relationship, and it does drive him crazy. 🙂