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Battle of the Sexes - for Seven "Long" Years

It really isn't long.  It just didn't sound right without the word long.

Anyway - today is my anniversary.  My and Ted's anniversary.  We got married seven years ago.  I don't and never regret the event - even though there are times I literally look him in the eye and say, "What the hell did we get married for - we are nothing alike!!".  And he calmly looks at me and smiles and says, "That's what makes us good together - opposites attract".

It's no secret that Ted and I got married at an older age.  He had one grandson - and my first grandson was just about four months old.  Obviously, we weren't "spring chickens".  I have to say though, getting married at an older age is by far one of the biggest adjustments that anyone in this world will have to make.  Does the term "set in their ways" mean anything to anyone?  Ted and I still have our battles about stuff - even seven years later.  The whole toilet seat battle goes on and on and on and on.  Ted was alone for sixteen years, he never had to worry about putting the toilet seat down unless HE was going to sit on it.  I had been alone for five years, one male in the family - who was smart enough that if he had the seat up - he didn't want three women chasing him down and telling him that it's inconsiderate to leave it up. Here is a script of last fight:

Me:  "Ted, I just fell into the toilet again"
Ted:  "I will probably go six times to your one time - so it just makes sense to keep it up"
Me:  "When I have to go, I have to go, and I don't have time to see if the seat is down and push it down"
Ted: "Would you rather I pee on the seat?"
The best part is now - he has noticed that in the middle of the night, if I have to get up - I have a tendency to SLAM the seat down.  His response is the SLAM it up.  Apparently, this battle is not going anywhere any time soon.

These are the stupid little things you have to put up with when you get married at an older age.  I know that it's possible to fight about this very thing if you are younger, but, it seems that you find a way - BEFORE SEVEN YEARS - to come to a decent conclusion (or in other words, beat your husband into submission).

Here is a little list of opposites:


  • He is spontaneous - I am a planner.
  • He is republican - I am democrat.
  • He is a collector - I am a purger.
  • He is thrifty and will buy ANYTHING if he thinks he is getting a bargain - I like the little better things in life (I feel I deserve it).
  • He is sci-fi - I am comedy.
  • He is a nerd - I am not.
  • He thinks he is funny - most the time I think he's not.  (he does have his moments)
The truth of the matter is, with the exception of the toilet seat battle, he is probably one of the sweetest guys in the entire world.  He would do anything for me.  He adores me and treats me like a queen.  But, on the other hand, he gets treated pretty good himself and I absolutely love him to pieces.  He is just an all around awesome man. 
  
Happy Anniversary Baby, I love you.  I can't imagine spending the rest of my life with anyone else - let the adventures continue.

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  1. AnonymousMay 12, 2012 at 9:18 AM

    Ski- This is awesome! Happy Anniversary of the 7 yr. itch! Just kidding! Have a great day, do something fun and have lots of SEX!!

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  2. Norman & Trynitee PeatMay 13, 2012 at 11:04 AM

    Congrats Muffie, I am very happy for you and I hope you enjoy the next 7 years just as much.

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