General What Is The Most Ridiculous Thing You Do To Keep The Peace?

[Sighs]

As supporters we walk on egg shells a lot. Some days you just have to get a laugh out of it.

The silliest thing I do is go to the toilet in the dark every time because our loo has no external windows so the building requirements mean that when you turn the light on an extractor fan comes on as well. My vet can't stand the noise of the fan. I don't feel comfortable going to the loo with the door open so I go in the dark.

Your turn.

 

[Reverant]

Im the resident botch-case, but I think you must be a very considerate loving person to recognize this small sacrifice for someone else's sanity.

 

[Purplemunchkin]

I answer silly, pointless questions without getting exasperated. I didn't even really notice it until my stepson brought it up.

The top three are "Hello?", "Where are going?" and "What are you doing?".

Generally the answers are "Hello", "upstairs" and "reading/watching TV".

Logically he knows where I am (our house isn't that big), and where I'm going, and often asks what I'm doing after entering the room I'm in so he can see what I'm doing. But it's just a little thing that gives him comfort.

 

[NoWhereKnowWhere]

You guys are amazing and so patient. Your sufferers are very lucky. :hug:

 

[Sweetpea76]

My vet has a favorite topic when he's stressed. He talks about firearms and gun smithing for hours. I think it's logical and grounding for him when he's feeling chaotic. I let him lecture me and quiz me when he gets in that mood. I had never touched a gun in my life before meeting him, now I know more about the AR-15 than any good woman should.

 

[Teasel]

@Sweetpea76 that made smile, I find talking about rational logical nerdy types of things v comforting :)

 

[Peach]

Tater can lose his train of thought pretty quickly and it annoys him. The lag that can happen in Skype means we will start talking at the same time fairly often, so I'll defer to him because I know if I go ahead he'll forget what he wanted to say and get frustrated. I also do my best to let him finish a story before commenting.

Also, along Sweetpea's line, he loves technology specs, it seems to engage a different part of his brain. When he's in a funk I'll ask him how to do something on the computer even though most of the time I could look it up or send links and specs to something new I've bought or seen. He can go on and on about Ram and processors...something I am completely clueless about. I just look at reviews and assume those people know if it's a good machine or not. LOL

 

[Sighs]

@Purplemunchkin - that's so interesting that he does that. My vet will send me off on a task (ie: Could you please make us a cup of tea sweetie?) and then almost immediately follow me into the house barking "What are you up to?" It used to upset me because of the accusatory tone but I try very hard now to answer in a neutral way. (ie: "Boiling the kettle darling")

 

[Deleted member 28812]

@Purplemunchkin: now that you mentioned it - my guy does it too otoh he gives me updates of what he is doing, did this day and is planning to do and where I can help. I grew to like this.

 

[Deleted member 28812]

I learned to never criticize his Friends. They are beyond sainthood, just Perfect. I also Never question he would Walk Miles to help a Friend and expects me to do the Same for his Friends now I am Part of the Team.

I also got used to the fact he Sees Himself as my Boss and as qualified to do things for my Protection or wellbeing and just informing me about them instead of asking me before, like "here is a Strategic flashlight" instead of asking me if I wanted him to spend all that Money on one for me.

OTOH I have a loyal and protective husband who is always there for me and the Boys, works hard so wie have a good home.

He is a very traditional guy when it Comes to gender roles, Yours too.

My Autocorrect went on rampage. Sorry for the Spelling.