We Don't Know How to Joke

 So it kinda dawned on me last night while I was at Bev's. Her and Mark were teasing each other and I envy the way they look at each other. Then it hit me...We don't know how to just have fun. One of us is forever taking things the wrong way or getting annoyed or irritated by the other. But, how do you stop that? I mean, really. 

I feel like his jokes are never just "jokes" or "teases" because they're always about something legit. They feel like a dig or a way to "face" an issue without actually saying anything. That statement right there is probably part of the reason we have the issue - maybe he's teasing and I'm taking it wrong. 

But, the same thing happens with him and me. I say something off-the-cuff and WHAM he's 10 shades of pissed and I'm trying to come back from it. 

IDK, just a random thought. I really need to read up on how to change that. Like how do we re-program? Every so often I get a heart swell and I'm like OMG I LOVE THIS MAN. Other times I think I just want it to be done and I find someone who treats me better. But, is there someone? The grass isn't always greener...

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