Put the shoe on the other foot from where you are right now. Pretend you are either single or coupled up. What would you enjoy about your new life?
I would eat cereal and frozen dinners for more meals, and would thus probably lose some weight.
I would indulge in more craptacular tv.
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Hmmmm. I'm not sure how much I would do differently if I were single. I'm pretty sure that I would, um, uh, "get to know" more people. Otherwise, Michelle is very forgiving and allows me my freedom to be me and do as I please.
Ohhh, I would probably read a lot more. She doesn't like when I read because I tend to ignore her when I have my nose in a book. And my house probably wouldn't be as clean.
Chris doesn't like it when I read, either. He likes me to sit and watch tv with him.
I would go to Seattle. And many other places.
I would probably work a part-time job doing something fun like working in a bakery.
I would definitely read more.
I would have very bold colors on the walls of the house.
I would eat crock-pot roast at least once a week.
I would take mini-courses on fun stuff.
Michelle and I have debated the reading thing many times. My side is that if I don't read, I will be sitting and watching tv. Either way, we aren't spending quality time talking to each other. She says that she likes me to be available and likes me to be informed on what she is watching in case she wants to discuss it. I tell her that I would be more than happy to read my books out loud so that we could discuss those instead of tv. *grin*
I have to say that I am pretty damn lucky as far as the freedom from my spouse. She doesn't put very many restrictions on me. She isn't always happy with some of the stuff that I do but she still allows me complete freedom. (outside of cheating on her)
*giggle* Seems like an unwinnable argument. Chris quit grumbling about it awhile ago & now lets me read in peace. I figure the two hours a day in the car together is already quality time.
I've started to read more lately. I'm compromising. Since I get home around 2:30pm and she gets home between 5:00pm-5:30pm, I try to do my reading when she isn't home. Then when she gets home, I put the book down. She knows that I don't like scary movies and stuff so if she is going to watch that, I read. Otherwise, I will watch tv with her.
1. My house would stay clean.
2. I would always be able to find a pair of scissors.
3. I could diet more easily.
4. I would move from Minnesota and either return to Canada or go live near my sister in Hawaii. Not with because I'd go crazy - but near.
5. I would have to work full time instead of part time :(
Tom likes me to go along when he drives anywhere - the hardware store, dropping off documents on the weekend, etc. We both enjoy that a lot. Otherwise I can't think of ways in which he tries to control my behaviour.
He has no problem with my reading while he watches one of his stupid boring money shows and I don't care if he reads while I watch one of my stupid boring HGTV/BRAVO shows. Which he hardly has time for anyway since he works about 90 hours per week.
Well, I would be living in an apartment so that means I wouldn't have the dogs so every day when I got home from work, I would take a nap. I did that every day when I was single.
I took a nap yesterday and it was divine.
Ohhhhhh, Swami's post does remind me of the ONE huge thing that I forgot about. I would not be living in the Bay Area. I would, without a doubt, move to Boston. How could I have forgotten that? *shakes head*
Mr. Fro doesn't like it when I read, either. He tries to talk to me while I'm reading and I shoot him dagger eyes.
So, I would read more.
I would take more spur of the moment trips.
I would eat more fish. I love fish but Mr. Fro only likes to eat fish when he's in a "fish place" - on a coast or an island or somewhere where it's allegedly fresh.
If I were single, I'd probably go out more again. Actually, if I were single again - life would be much like it was post-divorce. It was pretty good. Although, it did get lonely some times.
DH and I have the same problem as Carey and Michelle. If it's not reading, it's the computer. *sigh* But, much of the time, I'm not that thrilled to watch the History/Military/Discovery Channel.
I hear ya, momma. Generally, when those channels come on, I find something else to do.
Frodis-I'd eat more fish, too. Chris won't eat regular fish. Just shellfish.
Wow! If I were single... too many things to list, but I think about it more than I should probably. I get to find out what it's like from July 9-16 when the family is in Minnesota for baton Nationals because I'm not going this year.
I'm definitely looking forward to the alone time. Peep meets anybody?
Ohhhh, maybe I didn't realize how much would be different if I were single. Cuz I would totally eat more fish (not code). Michelle hates fish and I can only cook it at home when we are fighting and I am trying to irritate her.
OMG Carey, that was too funny about the fish. DH does the same thing with mircowaving mushrooms. *GAG**VOMIT*
Luckily, Michelle stays out of the kitchen because she knows what is good for her. She has many other ways to annoy. It usually results in me calling her "Mommy Dearest" which usually results in a good opportunity for me to cook fish. *snort*
If she microwaved a mushroom in MY kitchen, she would find that she would become an expert in microwaving. I own the kitchen and the 49er room in my house. She will play by my rules. *stomp*
Okay, nobody tell her that I said that thoug, mkay?
*dials Michelle's number*
Frodis, I so know that look. I gave it the other night because he could see that I was trying to read. I put the book down and just looked at him.
I would also not have to clean as often, and I would not have as much sex, but that really doesn't bother me.
My favorite thing, Boo, is when I either start to read or when I am in live chat on YM or whatever. Michelle could ignore me all night long but as soon as I do either of those she suddenly has tons to say. So I will put down what I am doing and then she will say "oh, that was it" and the conversation is over. Then as soon as I go back to doing whatever she says "oh yeah,..."
I love her dearly but may choke her one of these times.
I would work very late and bitch about not getting coffee in the morning.
I would talk to the household appliances.
I would wander around my house in ratty underwear without fear of stomach zerberts.
LOL Bravie. So good to hear that what I deal with is totally normal.
My favorite was a result of a discussion in our house not too long ago. DH mentioned that we don't spend much quality time together. I'm usually on the computer or reading a book, so he doesn't feel I'm paying attention. So, I've been trying to make more of an effort to remain "open". Where has he been the last 2-3 nights he's been home? On the computer playing Halo most of the evening. *snort* Last night I finally decided I'd start some reading I'd put off for a few nights.
Would it surprise you to know that I'm having about 3 different conversations with you in 3 different places, and I'm very confused.
Good question.
I would have a large jar of Cheese Whiz in the fridge.
I would read more books as I suffer from the same thing as many of you, although I would miss reading the weekend papers with DH.
I would get a bike and go riding.
But at the end of the day, its really nice to have a warm body to cuddle up to and I think that's worth the Cheeze Whiz sacrifice.
Boo is playing blond(e) for a day. It's so cute.
Cheeze Whiz in the fridge? *makes icky face* I would even cuddle up to a cold body to avoid that.
I like cheese in a can.
I bet that Bree would not approve.
I'm afraid to know what Bree would use cheese in a can for.
Oh I would definitely have Cheese Whiz in the fridge along with lots of WW frozen dinners.
The bed would never be made.
I'm amazed that there are so many of you who say you would read. I don't have that problem cause DH never wants to talk LOL.
Hmmm, I suppose if I was married I'd try to keep the place cleaner.
And I may have to cut back on my hockey consumption..
No more Ari in the bed either since Jason wakes up with every little noise.
If I were attached...
-I would shave my legs more often.
-I wouldn't talk to myself as much.
-My apartment would probably be cleaner.
-I wouldn't cry myself to sleep at night.
-I wouldn't always feel like the outcast at functions where everyone else is coupled up.
-I would probably have to give up my habit of singing and dancing in front of my mirror.
-I would probably be irritated that I couldn't do whatever I want whenever I want, but I bet I would be happier.
(I don't really cry myself to sleep. I cry, and THEN I go to sleep. *grin*)
"I wouldn't cry myself to sleep at night."
Pbbbt, don't count on that.
Well, the main reason I cry these days is because I don't have a boyfriend. So, if I had one, maybe I would just be able to cry myself to sleep for different reasons. :)
If I had a brother, I'd totally hook you up with him. As it stands, I don't have a brother and only one single male friend. I however know a lot of men that probably should be single instead of married, however, I'm not sure you are interested in me arranging an elicit affair.
I have a brother. But he's gay. So I guess that doesn't do much good. Unless you have a sex change. And move to Philly.
We are the BEST friends...so full of promising options.
OOOh, I hear Mr. Bob is lonely.
pfffth!
Mr Bob is not lonely. Mr Bob is too damn busy in the lab to be lonely.
My house would be cleaner.
I probably wouldn't eat as well because I wouldn't have to make meat, potato and vegetable meals.
I wouldn't likely have as many toys to play with (boat, snowmachine, 4 wheeler). I would likely have different toys. *grin*
I'd likely spend more time online.
I wouldn't have to get up so early because I'd live closer to work.
But I'd miss my best friend.
Sleep. Sleep. Sleep.
Sleep at night cause there is no snoring.
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