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"aem" > wrote:

> I was expecting to get other people's stories of turning out something
> entertaining on short notice. Frankly, I'm surprised at the vehemence
> with which some say, "no way!" Every relationship is different, I
> suppose. -aem

I'm with you. I'm in no way a doormat, but there are some things I
just figure you cope with occasionally. I don't think Rich has ever
forgotten to tell me that someone was coming to dinner, but then, I
wouldn't really keep track anyway. It wouldn't throw me that much, both
because if he forgot, I think I'm big enough to forgive him, and because
he would be home helping me tackle it, at least with some ideas if not
actual cooking labor. It seems to me a lot of people think that
someone's slip up is an indication that they disrespect the other. They
aren't necessarily equivalent, but I think that's what a lot of the
50/50 arrangements in marriage produce, I do this, so you do that, and
you'd better not do this or I'll do that. We just do what needs to be
done and are both pretty appreciative of the other's work.

Also, I think there are times that Rich comes home from work, maybe
thinking that he will have me and the kids to himself and a friend of
mine is there, doesn't faze him. We like our home to be a place people
can come to and we don't freak out about it too much, even if it isn't
as clean as we'd like.

Regards,
Ranee

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