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Do you still Booty Call?

Last week I had to call my husband before he got out of work to tell him to not go to the gym because he was going to need his energy. It might be hard to talk about sex at work or around toddlers, but a quick call could save you some time later. All he had to say was "okay" and I didn't have to get mad at him later. Do you think that married couples should still have to do this to still keep the peace? (Piece?)

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Anonymous
Posted December 30, 2009

I send my hubby text messages, little notes on the bathroom mirror (master bath so kid doesn't see), cards. Yesterday, i even took pics of myself in lingerie and then the camera on his dresser with instructions to turn it on and view the last pictures taken. My husband thinks these things are "cute". I think things like making a quick call to him at the office and what I do are smalls ways to keep the fires burning and spice it up.

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Dramx7
Dramx7Starting OverLooking 4 Ultimate Passion
Posted August 31, 2009

Don't stop! Keep doing it! Its part of the passion I would be looking for in a woman!

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LyndaW
LyndaWMarried Married soul mate 1986
Posted August 26, 2009

I think this is awesome. Anything you have to do, especially with a toddler and communication at work, is essential to keeping the juices flowing and spicy salsa steps moving in your marriage. Code words are what will make everyone else question "What is their secret to staying married and being happy." at your child's graduation. So, yea if this keeps the peace (piece) then keep on keepin' on!

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nubiancoco
nubiancocoSingle
Posted August 26, 2009

SURE ! WHY NOT IF MORE MARRIED PEOPLE HAD DATES MAYBE THE DIVORCE
RATE WOULDNT BE SO HIGH. ENJOY

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Jadailha
JadailhaSingleI'm a romantic failure
Posted August 26, 2009

WOW!! That's great! Do you still have dates? I think it's incredible when couples actually like spending time with each other. I think I'm even slightly jealous. I think it's brilliant.

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Garytheartist
GarytheartistSinglecurrently stuck in neutral
Posted August 25, 2009

I think this is excellent way to help the sparks in a relationship. So many time people get into ruts, too comfortable I guess. This sounds like something that would keep the excitement alive.

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Lyz Lenz
Lyz LenzMarriedCommunity Manager
Posted August 25, 2009

Yes. Marriage is work and married people shouldn't stop doing the things that make their relationship special.

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Qverb
QverbTakenRugburns, sarcasm, giggling, beautiful
Posted August 24, 2009

Assuming this is a happy and healthy marriage (and I'm not making assumptions about yours MaliMali) I'd say this is a great thing to do. I would be SUPREMELY excited if my gal did something like this.

However, the way you phrased your ending question is a little unclear. Do you feel cheated in some way that you have to do this in order to get a piece? Once again, not making any assumptions on your sex life either, but the way the question reads it seems like you have employ little "tricks" like this to get some nookie. If that is the case then I'd say its a bit unfair and that it might be time to talk to DH and ask him to ramp up the passion again. He could always save his cardio work-out for when he gets home to you!

Otherwise, when my GF does something similar, as in letting me know she wants me NOW, it drives me wild! For me, it doesn't simply read as she is horny, but that she is lusting after me...kinda makes a guy feel special.

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