The Seven Year Bitch: Recent Episodes
Kathy Marvel
The Seven Year Bitch takes the reader through the griping that commonly occurs among girlfriends when they have the opportunity to get together. More often than not, husbands are the focus of such griping. The Seven Year Bitch validates women in the minor irritations that they may feel from day to day in their journey through marriage while at the same time brings a renewed appreciation of their partner.
When you first get married, it seems like our husbands hang on every word we say. Cherish this time ladies! It won't last forever. Hearing loss is bound to arise. Remember what he does hear when you are tempted to gripe about what he doesn't hear.
Is your husband stuck? Does he tell the same story over and over again? If he tells that story one more time, you are going to scream! But what if he stopped? Be proud of your husband even if you have to listen to the same stories 86 times. Who cares. Let it go.
When we are first married, husbands take great care in the words they choose to say. After a few years, they become comfortable and oops - sometimes say things that they immediately regret. At those times, how can we let it go and remember to focus on the positive things they've said instead - the things we would never want to forget that they said?
When you were first married, it was easy to be on time. Now... not so much. Now... you get yourself ready, the kids ready, and even help your husband get ready. Ladies, ask for help!!!!!!!!
After being married for a few years, it seems as if there is absolutely no time for any fun. At least for the ladies. The husbands always find time to do some playing while we are busily trying finish "to do" lists. Ugghh! Ladies, start playing! Don't you want to be part of those "fun" memories, too?
Before you were married - back when he was hanging on every word you said, he heard and took note when you mentioned that you liked something. Soon after, you were sure to receive that item as a gift from your "hubbie." Now, after years of marriage, we've enabled our husbands so much that gifts rarely even cross their minds.
Ladies, are you dog-tired at the end of the day and even the thought of "doing it" makes your eyes roll into the back of your head? Stop it! Stop it now! Be thankful that he wants to "do it" with you, his amazing wife, after all of these years.
Ladies, especially if you have sons, this one is for you! Children see and hear everything! And every single thing your husband does, your boys (girls, too) will mimic! Sometimes that isn't so good. How can you focus on the times when they see and hear how great your husband is and when they imitate those things.
Does your husband ever make plans? Why not? The answer is simple. He doesn't have to. You've taken over the planning in the relationship and you do a super job! How can you promote shared planning and challenge your husband to make the plans or do the organizing?
In the early years of marriage, you might actually know what, "me time" is. Soon, you won't be able to remember the last time you were even alone in the house much less doing something for yourself. Life gets crazy! How can you make yourself a priority?
When your husband gets sick... oh my goodness! He is such a big fat baby! He can do nothing - nothing at all! Yet, when the shoe is on the other foot and we are sick - you know what happens ladies. We can't be sick! There is no time for that. How do we past the irritation and give our husbands a little love?
When is the last time you had a date with your husband? And... who planned it? Probably you. A man figures that if you want a date, you'll either plan one. Who has time for a date anyway? Life is so crazy busy, there isn't time for a date - especially if you there are children in the mix. Good gravy - when would you possibly go on a date? Learn why you should make time and how to get that romance back into the relationship.
When you've been married for some time, it becomes apparent that your husband absolutely can not do two things at once. Multi-tasking is impossible. Find an appreciation for the things that come from his ability to simply focus on one thing at a time.
Has it become apparent to you that your husband is gradually becoming blind? Well, not really but it sure seems like it! Seemingly, out of the blue, your husband will not be able to find anything anymore. A reminder to give grace.
The Seven Year Bitch takes the reader through the griping that commonly occurs among girlfriends when they have the opportunity to get together. As women, we all love our husbands like crazy, yet we gripe. How can we validate women in these minor irritations while at the same time helping partners to find a renewed appreciation in each other?