I was entrapped by my husband.

[Baitball Blogger]

Last edited Sun Dec 1, 2019, 12:07 PM - Edit history (1)

We had a long drive home after the Thanksgiving vacation. In an attempt to prolong our visit with our son we agreed to seeing him on the day of our departure, sitting down for breakfast instead of hitting the road early to avoid traffic. It was his suggestion so we were thrilled he wanted to see more of us and would do it again in a heartbeat -- despite the inevitable two hours in city traffic that it took when we finally left.

So, despite the large breakfast, around three o'clock I was hungry again and when we stopped for gas I suggested we go to McDonalds for some quick fries. I told my husband, if you want some, get a large. Otherwise order a small size of fries. He said he wasn't hungry, but ordered a large.

So I start to eat and he starts to drive. He took three off the top and I continued to eat and realized I was going beyond my intended allotment. "Why did you get me a large?" He didn't answer, though he would later admit he heard it. I also said, "Do you want some?" But he insists that he never heard that at all.

So I assumed he didn't want anymore, and I kept eating until there were none in the package. And the minute I ate the last one I heard a sound of disapproval and, "I can't believe you ate the whole thing without offering any to me."

"I did! I asked if you wanted any and you said nothing!" And he insisted I never offered.

Husband and wife conversations can take on a life of their own, and the topic would come up through sporadic, intermittent miles down the road. His retorts were tinged with exaggerated annoyance and finally I concluded, "You entrapped me." And he responds, "You bet I did. I just wanted to see if you would do it." His way of breaking up the monotony of a long, tedious drive.

No harm done. I drove for a couple of hours and went to a McDonalds for dinner where he got his own large fries that he didn't share.

[abqtommy]

1. Divorces have resulted for far less provocation than what you describe here!

[Baitball Blogger]

2. Our marriage is testimony to the two Americas.

[Phentex]

3. LOL!

Honestly, as I was reading the OP I could *hear* the whole conversation. I really thought you were going to tell us he got you a small and then he ate most of them which is what would have happened to me.

[Baitball Blogger]

4. Oh, now that's spiteful.

[lunatica]

5. Marriage is a labyrinthine journey with many dead ends!

A good writer could create a bestseller and a movie just based on this one trip. A great writer could turn it into a six part series.

[slumcamper]

6. When this happens to me--which it does--

my instinct is to recoil in an aggressive defense... and then I usually self-correct by reminding myself that my troubles seem small in comparison to the countless people around the world who are dealing with homelessness, hunger, war, sickness, torture, and countless other maladies.

Not to minimize what you felt, but just sayin'...it aint that bad.

[Baitball Blogger]

11. Oh, we thought it was amusing.

We're in our Seinfeld years.

[Bob Loblaw]

7. McDonald's?

You did him a favor.

[Baitball Blogger]

12. I know, right?

[DFW]

8. Since we haven't been to a McD in about 25 years

There is little danger of that happening to us

On the other hand, if we go out to our favorite Greek place and do not order enough tzaziki, you would think the scene was one of two drowning people fighting over the last tank of oxygen.

[Baitball Blogger]

13. We don't eat at McD's often. Usually only go in during long trips when

the exit is convenient.

The only time I turned violent over food was when my hubby tried to taste my lobster ravioli, made by a certain restaurant. I like it because the pasta is very thin and the taste delicate. They serve nine raviolis so I eat five in one seating, and save four for lunch the next day. He was going to ruin the ratio for lunch the next day, you see. I had to do something.

On the other hand, I ordered ravioli from a restaurant on Park Avenue in Winter Park and the pasta was thick around the lobster filling. I ate one and gave him the other two or three. He couldn't finish them either, they were so carb-loaded.

[mbusby]

9. My wife's first impression of me was...

...that I am a jerk. We are celebrating our 40th anniversary. Hope springs eternal....

[KY_EnviroGuy]

10. Some of us men have both hearing and listening problems.

....... ........ ........ ....... ........

That's us in a nutshell......

[Kali]

14. small fries are better

everyone thinks I am insane, but I swear the small fries are made differently and they are way better.

[Major Nikon]

15. That's not why everyone thinks you are insane

Just sayin'

[Kali]

16. LOL!