Strangest Habits of My Partner: A Journey Through Family and Love
What is the strangest thing about your spouse or partner? For me, it’s a combination of endearing oddities and occasional exasperating quirks. Every day brings something new and unexpected, adding a layer of depth to our relationship. Lately, I’ve been focusing on two habits that have made me chuckle and sometimes a bit frustrated.
Meal Time Madness: The Never-Ending Hungry Child
After the tumultuous year of the pandemic and surgery, I’ve gained some weight that needs to go. I retired from my job, which meant my meal schedule had to change. I resumed eating a good meal at 1:00 PM, something I used to do a lot at work. To encourage my partner to join me, I made a simple rule: if he wanted a hot meal, he needed to be home by 1:00 PM. He doesn’t work, so this rule should make sense. But then something strange happened.
Yesterday, around 3:00 PM, he wandered in and ate a portion of my prepared lunch. Hours later, around 7:00 PM, he suddenly said he was hungry again. He acted like a child, which broke my heart a bit, but I didn’t let it bother me. He even suggested that if he was still hungry, he could ask his sister to bring him a meal, much like a child who can’t handle the disappointment of not getting a treat.
Children have an interesting way of expressing their needs and desires, and when adults do the same, it's often amusing but also a tad frustrating. His behavior made me laugh, but also reminded me of how he can sometimes act like he’s the center of the universe. It’s a bit unsettling when he gets a histrionic fit and engages in childlike tantrums, just like throwing down in a store because he didn’t get a chocolate bar.
Saree Savvy: The Secret Love for Traditional Wear
My partner comes from a place where traditional wear is not as common as it is in the South, where I’m from. We both live in the same world, but sometimes our preferences and quirks can diverge in amusing ways. One of his quirks is pretending to not love my saree collection. In reality, he secretly adores it. This love for sarees is evident whenever we attend saree auctions or viewings together.
Just recently, he was with me during a saree auction on Zoom. He enthusiastically made comments like, "You need more sarees in this color!" Though there were a few negative remarks, his involvement and enjoyment were real. He even got a bit playful, which was a refreshing change.
He was completely immersed in the experience, showing genuine interest not just in the sarees but also in my excitement about finding the perfect one. The humor of him pretending to not like something he secretly loves adds a layer of charm to our relationship.
A Speech Focused Humor: Besting My Husband’s Prank
One day, I was rehearsing for a speech I would deliver at my school reunion. I asked my husband to listen as I wanted feedback. To my surprise, he was well-prepared for the challenge. As I started my speech, he began his own little scheme. He told his daughter to make funny faces every time I started talking. This was a tactic he had planned all along, and it worked like a charm.
I couldn’t stop laughing, and when I said that he shouldn’t get distracted, he replied, "Sweetheart, do you really think everyone will listen to you?” He’s got a point! I had to start over, and each time my husband played his little prank, it felt like I was getting stuck in my own trap. Eventually, I grew quite angry and accused him of tormenting me. His response was thoughtful, reminding me that people would be distracted during the speech. It’s always a good lesson to remain focused.
These little quirks, both amusing and sometimes frustrating, add to the richness of our relationship. While my husband can do the weirdest things to tease me, I have learned to adapt to his antics. We’ve both grown into the quirks and jokes that make our relationship special. So, if you’re married to someone with a few unusual habits, embrace them as part of the love story that you share every day.