Holy socks, batman!
My DH wears socks riddled with holes. He likes them. He doesn't care and if he's happy, so am I. Everything would be okay, except his mom (who is fabulous btw) is constantly telling me that I shouldn't let him wear those socks and that its my job to "take care of him": buy him socks, throw away the old ones.
I disagree. He's a big boy. He wants socks, he knows how to drive to Target. What do you think? Would you get your DH new socks? Or are you with me and let him take care of himself?
Discussion
They're only socks.
I'm quite sure YOU have far more pressing issues to deal with.
Instead of bothering you about it, trying to guilt trip you with her out-dated ideas of wifely duties, maybe she could just channel that energy into getting him some herself, Hmmm?
I'm sure he has a birthday coming up, if she really needs an excuse to give him something.
I think the next time she mentioned it I'd have to suggest that SHE get him some if it bothers her so much , or ask her to tell it to Santa!
XOxo~Drea
Im with you on this, Lyz. Socks (or any clothing item for that matter) are plentiful, cheap and easy to locate in any store. Ive even seen mens sock for sale in some grocery stores. Anyway, he is exhibiting the classic signs of my mom/sisters took care of me and now its your job syndrome. Dont fall for it. The old saying is true . . . if it was important to him (replacing worn socks), he'd be doing it. Stand firm.
Sorry Mango, but I'm with Lyz on this one. My parents like to tease that one of my first full sentences was either "I know", or "I can do it." I can't stand it when I have a partner that "mothers" me like that. Personally, if I have a pair of holy socks that I love (and I'll admit there are a couple), then they are my issue alone. I will go as far as conceding that they are purely for home or workout purposes...in other words, not to be worn at special occasions, when visiting the folks, etc. Likewise, I don't want my SO to require me to look after her in such a way. I may play like a kid and want my SO to join me in that play, but I don't want to have to look after her like she is 2 and still needs coaching on how to use the potty. She is a responsible adult, capable of taking care of herself. We're just there to support each when we need that shoulder to lean on. Otherwise, bust out the Chutes-N-Ladders!
I'd chock this up as a "to each his/her own."
