There's all kinds of suggestions when it comes to the most important factor in a successful marriage. Hell, there's how many books written on the subject? How many of us got advice from any woman within ear shot in the months and days leading up to our weddings. Or even during those dating days when blue haired grandmas in the check out line would give you "how to catch a man" advice.
A newly divorced friend of a friend was asking for dating advice. I told her "Be honest. If you want to date someone, then ask. No games." Her response was that she wanted to be pursued. *face palm* Did that work for you the first time?
Anyway, you want to know what the most important thing is when picking a partner? Temperature.
Confused? What is the most fought about thing in our household? Money? Nope. Sex? Nope. Quality time? Nope. Temperature. According to my husband I was born in the bowels of hell. (No, that doesn't mean what you think.) I think the boyhood fantasy of being Superman has gone to his head and he's trying to replicate the Fortress of Solitude.
The most important thing about picking a spouse/partner/roomate is WHO RUNS THE THERMOSTAT! I like it close to 80, he likes it close to 60. Our poor kids are stuck in the middle. They get overheated easily, but every morning they wake up moaning about how cold they are. My husband looks happy as can be.... brat.
Okay, I know there are more important things, but what do you think is the most important little thing when picking a roomie?
Oh my gosh, that damn thermostat! I know exactly what you mean. >:(
ReplyDeleteMy personal criteria? Laugh at my jokes. If you don't, then why would I want you around, since I joke 90% of the time? I have a really offensive, morbid sense of humor too, so the ability to not just deal with that, but enjoy it is an absolute must.
I was married for 17 years to someone who didn't laugh at my jokes. It was pretty depressing. Now I'm married to someone who thinks I'm wildly hilarious, and often embraces me and says "I love you" when I say something offensively funny.
haha, I can't imagine what life would be like if my husband didn't laugh at me.... or with me preferably :)
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