Anatomy of a Stupid Argument
I know you’ve had them. You know, those dumb arguments with your spouse about trivial things that you would be embarrassed to even mention to anyone else? The arguments that you can’t even remember how they got started? Yeah.
So here’s ours from this morning:
Hubby: [Looking at the 2 family-sized cans of baked beans on the counter.] Who bought VEGETARIAN baked beans??? (said with much disgust)
Me: I did.
Hubby: WHY???
Me: They were for the BBQ. I figured we’d better get vegetarian ones since not everyone eats the ones with CHUNKS OF PORK in them (said with much disgust)
Hubby: It’s OUR BBQ. The guests need to eat what WE eat.
Me: Not true. We should be catering to our guests. After all, we invited them. Why are we even talking about this? What’s the big deal?
Hubby: It’s a big deal because now we have 2 cans of VEGETARIAN BEANS sitting here. Who’s going to eat these? You don’t even EAT baked beans!!
Me: *Blank stare*
Hubby: Next time, get the regular beans.
Me: Next time, why don’t you do the grocery shopping.
*Stare-down Standoff Ensues*
And there you have it. A lovely Wednesday morning, ruined by an innocent purchase of canned goods.
Guess what’s NOT for dinner!
9.8.10 at 1:22 pm
Cristina comments:
HAHA LOVE it! Yes, these conversations, unfortunately, are something I can relate to.
Too bad I ALWAYS end up being right. ; )
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9.9.10 at 9:10 am
K. Rock comments:
As a non-pork eater, I appreciate you buying the vegetarian baked beans. When I go to a BBQ, I never eat the BB because people rarely ever consider that. So tell Hubs that you are DEFINITELY right to consider the guests.
9.9.10 at 12:17 pm
YUMMommy
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comments:
I can understand where the hubs was coming from, but I also understand that it’s important to make your guests feel welcomed too. So, maybe next time get one can for those who don’t eat meat and then some for those who do eat meat. That way everybody will be happy.
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9.10.10 at 7:31 pm
A Shorter Mama comments:
Good to know we are normal, sounds like a typical day at the Shorter house:)
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9.30.10 at 8:30 am
Lisa comments:
Had one of those mindless…weird arguments with my hubby just this morning…don’t you just hate those. What a total waste of time.
By the way…I agree with you, you should cater to your guests!