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In any marriage, there are bound to be fights and arguments. Sometimes, we have cold wars and choose not to talk to each other for a period of time. But I also notice that in a lot of marriages, as the years wear on, people also tend to become a little sarcastic to each other when they argue.

Perhaps when we get too comfortable with each other, we just say what is on our mind without thinking, especially when we are angry. And because not all couples argue out loud when they fight, sarcasm is another way to let off the steam.

OK, my husband can be really sarcastic but no, he doesn’t do it to me. But his parents are like that when they argue, even now when they are already in their 70’s. Maybe they get along better that way, with all the arguments and sarcasms thrown in.

Anyway, there is this piece of humor that I came across quite some time back regarding a sarcastic ouple who have just had an argument:

A couple drove down a country road for several miles, not saying a word. An earlier discussion had led to an argument and neither of them wanted to concede their position. As they passed a barnyard of mules, goats and pigs, the husband asked sarcastically, “Relatives of yours?” “Yep,” the wife replied, “In-laws.”  

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Recently, a friend moved into a new home and I happened to drop by for a visit. I noticed that she has blinds for all her windows instead of curtains which prompted me to ask why.

Her reason was that blinds are easier to maintain and clean compared to curtains which need to be sent to the laundrette for washing. In contrast, the blinds that she installed can be easily removed and sprayed with water to get rid of dusts. Alternatively, they can also be wiped clean.

Well, it is certainly something to think about the next time I need to get new curtains for my windows. Perhaps I too should switch to blinds now that there are so many designs in the market, from Bamboo Blinds to aluminium ones, which can easily match with any home decor style.

Let me ask you this. Does your husband or boyfriend have this habit when it comes to shopping: Go directly to the shop that sells the item, buy it and then head back home?

My husband certainly does and often, he will tell me that he doesn’t understand why I need to go from shop to shop or browse through countless stuff just to buy one single item, especially when that particular item doesn’t cost all that much.

Actually, I don’t really like shopping to begin with but even then, when I do need to buy something, like a pair of shoes, I would want to look around. Comparatively, my husband would have a pretty clear idea of what he wants and where to buy it. Hence, he would go straight to that particular shop, browse through that few models and decide from there.

So, when I found this picture here, I thought it certainly describes my situation very well.

Do you feel the same?

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Sometimes, it is amazing to see the amount of things that we have accumulated over the years around the home. When it comes the time to move, the huge stuff that we have may be such a headache to manage, especially if we are moving to a smaller place from a bigger one.

But one of the solutions to the problem is to get self storage space to house those things temporarily. There are now many removals and storage companies that offer people small and secure spaces to keep their things for a fee.

So, if you have lack of storage space for your things, try checking out these services and you might just solve all your storage problems with ease.

I think most people are aware that there is a reality show out there called Wife Swap, whereby two wives from two different backgrounds trade places for a short period of time. Recently, there is also a lot of buzz out there about a particular episode whereby a man was especially cruel towards the woman who swapped places with his wife. She was humiliated for no reason and many people are now criticizing him across the net.

Whatever it is, I think this show is pretty interesting as it shows us that you can never assume that the grass is always greener over the other side. As we trudge through life, it is not uncommon for us to think that some have it better than us. We may feel others are leading a much better life than us with more money, a better husband and more obedient kids.

However, just like the Wife Swap show, if we were to transplant ourselves into another household, what we witness on the outside may not be exactly how it is on the inside. Richer may not mean happier and a “model” husband may only be true to the public but not behind the bedroom door.

In short, I think one must not be envious of what others have, as we can sometimes see from the Wife Swap show, simply because you just never know the exact feelings and situation that another person is in by just looking in from the outside.

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Nowadays, there are so many online retail websites and some of them are truly great places to shop for all sorts of things that you can possibly think of.

For instance, Buy.com is one such place and it offers heaps of things at very competitive prices, from Amazon books to watches to bags and luggages. With online shopping, you can browse through all the products with ease no matter the time of day.

Anyway, online shopping is getting increasingly popular and online retailers are springing up everywhere. For online shoppers, this is indeed a great thing because more retailers would also mean more choices at more competitive prices.

It is interesting to read this piece of news that reported that the rate of infidelity has taken a dive due to the bad economy. I have always thought if a person wants to cheat, it doesn’t really matter when and where. However, guess I’m wrong after all.

So, what has the economy got to do with it? Well, it seems if you want to cheat, you also need the money to do so and people are no longer as rich as before to afford affairs. Moreover, there is now the thought that it is cheaper to keep one’s spouse after all instead of going through expensive divorces.

As the economy sinks, corporate travel and expenses have been cut and many can no longer use that to cover for dates with their mistresses. Less money also means no more secret out-of-town trips and discreet motels as part of the game.

I guess when you can divert some of your hanky-panky expenses to charge it to your employer, your spouse would certainly be less suspicious. Otherwise, you might just have a hard time explaining what happened to part of your salary every month. So, perhaps in less prosperous times, there is less opportunity to engage in activities that cost money, including cheating.

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