So what stupid things do YOU say that put you in the doghouse?

[jandrok]

We all do or say stupid things, usually without thinking of the consequences. We all innocently blurt out something thinking that it's funny, when in fact it incites our spouses/significant others to put the bedsheets and pillows out on the couch.

To wit: I had taken the family out to the Texas Book Festival down at the Capital a couple of years ago. Chilly and drizzly day. Big crowds, lots of books, fun. I remember coming out of one tent and making my way around to another that had some live music playing. I was dancing around with the kids and generally having a good time. My wife was hanging back a bit looking at some books. A little while later my wife and I were talking and she mentions that some woman behind her pointed at me and asked "Does he belong to you?" She replied in the affirmative and the woman said something like "rats" and politely went along her way. When my wife told me about this, I couldn't help but blurt out, "Cool! Was she cute?"

Suddenly the day got a little chillier. She gave me the hairy eyeball for several days afterwards, and I was too stupid to figure out what I said to make her mad at me.

I don't often make mistakes like that. We've been married for 14+ years, and I usually know what will set her off. Still, every now and again I'll say something.

What's your story?

[Zerex71]

1. She shouldn't be mad over something like that.

It's a compliment! I don't think it's any big deal...we like what we like, and that includes cute.

[welshTerrier2]

2. a classic ...

never ever say this:

you finished that entire cake ???

[jandrok]

6. That's a good one....

Guaranteed to get you some quality time to yourself.

[Dogmudgeon]

3. That's some heinous kitty-whipping, Dude

You've got to take some serious action soon.

I suggest making those kinds of remarks more often, and then using them as an excuse to throw her on top of the table and do her like a first-year chick at a rush-week mixer.

Or actions to that effect.

What does she want? A castrated worm-boy, or a flesh-and-blood (-and-especially-flesh) Man? You know, someone who can remind her of her mons Veneris better than feminine product commercials and NASA put together.

Women were not made to dominate men -- nor vice-versa! The first time she exiles you to the couch or pulls a booty embargo, make a major case out of it.

:evilgrin:

--p!

[MissMillie]

4. I'm pretty good at holding my tongue

but I don't have an S.O. to piss off either.

[GiovanniC]

5. I Once Made a Derogatory Statement About Alabama

The only problem is that my fiance was born and raised there, and loves her home state.

I received a twenty minute lecture about the wonders of Alabama from a very angry girlfriend.

[SarahB]

7. Occasionally...

I try to do something funny and I come across like a big dork. Nothing new. :dunce: