What did I do wrong

[Phil Spencer]

I came in last night after being away from home over night, I gave the dog a pat and cuddle and than started to unpack. My wife was just standing there looking at me and said what about me? Apparently I had remembered the dog but not her. Is this a Venus Mars thing or what, what did I do wrong.

[Vernonv]

Phil,
Surely by your age you whould have figured out that no matter how natural/normal you think it is the pat and cuddle the dog first ... you just don't:doh:.

Geez man ... think about it:U.

[DavidG]

Next time walkup to her and give her a head pat and scratch first.:;

[echnidna]

tell the missus its her turn ter pat and cuddle the dog tonight :D

[Phil Spencer]

Phil,
Surely by your age you whould have figured out that no matter how natural/normal you think it is the pat and cuddle the dog first ... you just don't:doh:.

Geez man ... think about it:U.

But the dog was happy to see me

[Ashore]

You use the word " Wife" so I assume you are married :rolleyes:
You agnoledged the dog first because he greated you at the door :rolleyes:
You started to unpack so as not to make a mess :rolleyes:
You were away overnight :rolleyes:
Obviously there were no flowers or chockies for her :rolleyes:
She was standing there but had to speak to get your attention :rolleyes:
and the list goes on.....

My father once said to me the longer you know one the less you will understand any of them :doh:

[Vernonv]

But the dog was happy to see me

Yes, but you don't want to end up snuggling with the dog come bed time.

[Andy Mac]

At least you didn't go on the WWF first....:oo::-!

[Rossluck]

If you look at my avatar you will see a representation of SWMBO confronting me with such issues. :wink:

[fenderbelly]

Thats going to cost you big time, at least you have a one dog blanket.:doh:

[underfoot]

I don't get it either Phil:rolleyes:

maybe you should post this question over in wood whisperers,

they may be able to set your mind at ease:)

[les88]

Bring home a Chinese meal with swmbo favorite dishes
and a bone for the dog
les

[Barry_White]

Like someone posted here a while back. Lock both your wife and the dog in the boot of the car and when you open the boot an hour later see which one is the happiest to see you.

[jerryc]

You did WHAT?

How would you have reacted if there was no food? We all like to be recognised as worthwhile and you just blanked her.

Been married since 1959 and each day I tell my wife I love her. We have a joke that what I really want is "C and C" coffee and cuddle and I get it.

Jerry

Everyone is entitled to my opinion.

[Incoming!]

Grounds for divorce, my boy, grounds for divorce. You basically told your wife that she needs to grow a hairy face and waggle her rump at you in order to get your attention and approval. One hopes you didn't try to give her a tummy tickle. :doh:

Breakfast in bed is the least you can do. Without the dog asking for the leftovers, of course! Good luck.

[forunna]

Dont try and get it right becuase you wont.
it's that simple.

but a quick thinker would have said
"I was just getting the dog out of the way so he didnt interupt me when I cuddle you"

[Toyboy]

I don't get it. It all sounds normal to me.:D

[Pheonix]

What?Pat the wife and kiss the dog ,normal?:)

[Wood Borer]

Two mistakes.

1. You were born a male

2. You are seeking a logical answer

Ashore's father summed it up beautifully.

But we wouldn't be without our wives (I only have one) for quids.

I enjoy puzzles even if I don't get them out which possibly explains why I am happily married.

[Koala-Man]

Is this a Venus Mars thing or what, what did I do wrong.

I checked the date on your post and, no, it wasn't April 1, so you're really not joking are you?

That Venus and Mars book got some bad press from the PC crowd, but it's got a lot of very useful practical advice for blokes.

I'd suggest you read it, all joking aside. You can probably buy it at the markets or a garage sale for $1.

In the meantime, you have the rare luxury of actually knowing why your wife's mad at you. Don't squander the opportunity to make things right so you can spend your money on tools rather than a divorce settlement.

Good luck,

Gaz.