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a resolution for each other!

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rosesarered Fri 03-Jan-14 18:59:47

this year, Mr Roses and I have decided to choose a resolution for each other.
He wants me to stop asking him what he is doing all the time [guilty as charged M'Lud]and I want him to stop being critical [of me!] We have agreed to do our level best to stick to these. I think this is a good idea, as I can never stick to resolutions about myself as such, but this has made me realise that in fact I do badger him a bit [lot] grin

NfkDumpling Fri 03-Jan-14 19:25:03

Oh gosh, I wouldn't dare!

kittylester Fri 03-Jan-14 19:26:17

Nor me!!! blush

rosesarered Fri 03-Jan-14 19:32:17

Scaredy cats!

Soutra Fri 03-Jan-14 19:57:25

If I had to write DH's resolution list... well where would I start? Conversely I am so perfect...grin Maybe I could spend less time on gn the computer??

Soutra Fri 03-Jan-14 19:58:04

If I had to write DH's resolution list... well where would I start? Conversely I am so perfect...grin Maybe I could spend less time on gn the computer??

Soutra Fri 03-Jan-14 19:59:13

OK maybe I could just resolve not to repeat myself?

kittylester Fri 03-Jan-14 20:05:10

Soutra grin

Tegan Fri 03-Jan-14 20:12:16

He'd tell me to stop sniffing and I'd tell him to stop being so critical of my DD and SIL.

mollie Fri 03-Jan-14 20:41:18

I've just asked OH for his suggestion and after a bit of consideration he offered: find a hobby that you stick with! That was a surprise...

Mine for him: do some exercise! I think I'm more likely to keep my resolution than him unfortunately! Lol!

ginny Fri 03-Jan-14 21:54:35

Mine for him would be to stop telling people he can't retire as he has to keep me in the manner to which I have become accustomed. His for me ? Should probably refer to relationship thread hmm wink

rosesarered Sat 04-Jan-14 15:15:19

Ginny can see how this would be very annoying for you, makes everyone think that you are keeping his nose to the grindstone. Hope he stops!

LizG Sat 04-Jan-14 15:29:45

Mine for OH would be to stop being so critical (of everyone). His for me would be to take more exercise. Perhaps I had better not suggest it!

ginny Sat 04-Jan-14 15:44:31

rosesarered He's lovely really and he says it as a joke. But, it does start to grate after the first couple of times. Have spoken to him about it now and he apologised.

rosesarered Sun 12-Jan-14 16:58:42

ginny can see what you mean; all jokes lose their novelty when heard for umpteenth time! Mind you, I always thought that neither of us would become the kind of old codgers that repeat themselves with anecdotes of the past, but it seems that we are, as I began saying something to my son the other day and a glazed look came into his eyes!

Nonu Sun 12-Jan-14 17:02:35

I asked himself what resolution he would pick for me ---know what he said "Oh I couldn't you are perfect in my eyes "
I think there might have been a little teasing there !
Bless him !!

blush in a maidenly way !

kittylester Sun 12-Jan-14 17:08:05

Surely, saying things over and over are sign of familiarity and content if they are said in a kindly, teasing way. Obviously, one has to have new saying that replace others on an ongoing basis. That works for us - or are we boring - don't answer that!! grin

Nonu DH says things like that to me but I don't take him too seriously wine

rosesarered Sun 12-Jan-14 17:11:42

Nonu wish my DH had said that [ but not likely I have to admit!]Our resolutions are only just holding up , but I am determined to keep on with them, because I think it will help us. I must stop saying things like 'won't you need a coat?' as he is not 5 yrs old and he must stop being critical and 'nitpicking' grrrrrr.

Nonu Sun 12-Jan-14 17:29:06

Roses

smile

ninathenana Sun 12-Jan-14 18:17:34

Mine for him, stop biteing his nails and stop twiddling his thumbs.

His for me, stop tuting when he's doing the above smile