What is the role you play in your spouse's life?
Apart from being a nice, reliable and a loving partner, of course!
Some people have good culinary skills, so they are also in-house chefs. Some are great singers or dancers. They can entertain. And then some are like me. Those who don't possess any extraordinary skills. To make a marriage work, you can't just be a nice, reliable and a loving partner. There has to be something more. So, I am happy to report that I am Wikipedia to my wife. Yes, that is my skill.
She has the latest smart phone with best possible 4g data pack. She knows how to google. But every time, she has a doubt or a query, even on the subjects which are not my expertise, she will ask a question to me. And she expects every time that I should have a ready answer. And it doesn't end there. She is an expert in five Why's business excellence process. Once I answer the first question to the best of my ability, she will always ask a follow-up question, and this process continues. Not till, she knows everything, but till I exhaust all explanations and answers I have.
She reminds me of Paresh Rawal's character from the film Judai at times. Notice in the picture that strategic question mark formed by a strand of his hair. You need to watch some scenes from this movie to know what I mean.
But I think this is her way to show her love for me and make me feel that I am worthy of something. I came to know recently, that Pluto is no more a planet. Now, we can't even trust our school's science education. I wish she doesn't come to know about it. I don't have any idea how to go about explaining this to her.
So if you are married and have no skills, join a cooking class today and bake her a cake. That sounds easy.
LOL! I need to watch that movie. :P
ReplyDeletePS: You'd asked for suggestions for X, Y and Z. How about these: X-factor, X-ray, Xenophobia, Yesteryear, Yoga, Yearning, Zoo, Zoom, Zzzz, Zone?
@Sayesha - I was sure, you would have watched it. You don't know Abba Dabba Chabba...
ReplyDeleteWell suggestions have to be now linked with an anecdote from life. Thanks.
What a delightful post! Sounds like the two of you have a very balanced, loving marriage.
ReplyDeletePerspectives at Life & Faith in Caneyhead
Yeah true Barbara
ReplyDeleteYes AbbaDabbaChabba :D
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed all your A-Z posts. They are a delight :)
Random ideas:
Xerox, xylyl for chemistry
Yamaha
Zehrila Zalim Zamana
@Dewmoondrop/PS - thanks for encouraging words. Yes. Xerox sounds good. There is an experience there. Let's see if it is post worthy.
DeleteAt least you know your role. LOL Girl Who Reads
ReplyDeleteHaha Donna. Key to longevity of marriage.
DeleteEveryone needs their very own living breathing Wikipedia. Besides, it sounds like you are good at it. :-P
ReplyDeleteWith Love,
Mandy
@mandy - Thanks
DeleteThat's funny! But lelme tell u something most wives end up asking their husbands about anything to everything... apparantly that's easier then surfing the net🤗
ReplyDelete@Minal - So true. But then most husbands don't always have answers like i do ;-P
ReplyDeleteHumour match on Paresh Rawal reference!
ReplyDeleteSome other iconic movies that come handy for frequent referencing which are my favourites:
Hera Pheri
Andaz Apna Apna
Hungama
Humour and creativity in conversations is so underrated.
It needs childlike innocence and no hangups but super fun and rewarding to create a unique equation and bond unlike no one other.
@krutika - thanks
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