At an imbosse
She’s the boss; I know that; I’ve always known it. My problem is that I don’t respond well to bossing; I won’t be bossed! We’ve been at an imbosse for most of our marriage.
I should have known at the start. She was actually proud of having been known as ‘Bossy Boots’ as a child.
But I found the solution for me...
1. Appear to be listening and taking it in as the bossing is delivered.
2. Do what I’d planned, irrespective of bossing.
3. Where there’s a discrepancy, be prepared for a bollocking.
4. Apologise.
5. Start again.
Cushty!
- Category: True Stories Told As Fiction
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shaun about 4 years ago
Quality instructions to live by.
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Neville Hunt about 4 years ago
Thanks Shaun. It somehow seems to work.🙂
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shaun about 4 years ago
My lady and I are 37 years in, and I must admit to total agreement with you😉
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Neville Hunt about 4 years ago
Thanks Shaun. I can add a few years to that, but it’s all good for me.
(Btw. Pleased to see that you’re a Norfolk boi too, either by birth or adoption.)
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shaun about 4 years ago
Born in Norfolk but travelled extensively before returning. It truly can be a beautiful county when one just takes the time to look.
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Neville Hunt about 4 years ago
It really is a beautiful county. I grew up in the ‘Fine City’ and met my wife there... so I’m a Norvicensian. I fled to London for a career in advertising. But where I live now in the Home Counties it’s surprisingly beautiful too.
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Neville Hunt about 4 years ago
Thanks Drew; works for me! 🧛🏻♂️
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Christopher about 4 years ago
Nice one. I've found that feigning confusion helps too. Works your whole life with moms, sisters, wives, girlfriends.
"I thought you said you wanted me to do it this way."
"No, that's what YOU said!"
"Oh, sorry. I got confused."
It works until one of them gets fed up enough to have your comprehension skills tested by a doctor!
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Neville Hunt about 4 years ago
Haha! My mum and dad often said to me “You say sorry so often you can’t mean it every time!” “Sorry,” I would reply, “but I always mean it, I’m your bad kid!” (That always got a hug!)
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Christopher about 4 years ago
My ex-girlfriend used to snap at me for saying "I'm sorry" too much. And, as you can guess, my response was "I'm sorry."
