Aren't I a nice guy?
By fwidman
@fwidman (11514)
United States
July 11, 2008 5:39pm CST
My wife just informed me that because I am a nice man I am taking the family out to eat tacos, and that I am paying. She will give me her $5 off discount card at the place we are going, because she is a nice woman
Wasn't that nice of me to volunteer like that, without any assistance on her part?
How about you folks? Is your partner this sweet and kind? What's your dinner?
I'll be back to answer you all when I return from this lovely taco dinner...
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25 responses
@greenglitterturtle (2750)
• United States
11 Jul 08
my sister surprised my by taking me to steak and shake because i had never been there. she wanted me to experience it and the treat was on her. she wanted me to try first hand one their home made ice cream shakes. i did notice it had a fresh taste to it. Mmmm. it was a welcome treat and pleasant surprise.
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@bfarrier1 (2082)
• United States
12 Jul 08
It sounds like you both are nice.Yes my partner is the sweetest,kindest person I have ever knew.He cooked dinner tonight since I was really tired,he does that quite often as he does alot of other things as well,we share everything,cooking,dishes,cleaning,sweep,mopping I guess that is enough you get the picture by now.I hope you had a wonderful time at your taco dinner,there is nothing like being with the one you love.Have a great night.
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@wendy1980 (131)
• China
12 Jul 08
My husbant and I have no seperate money,but when we go out to eat,I usually pay for it!
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@Ciniful (1587)
• Canada
11 Jul 08
Well honestly, something like that wouldn't happen with my husband and I, because there IS no his money or my money .... it's our money. So I couldn't volunteer him to pay, because it isn't just his money.
I don't understand the concept of keeping money separate when you marry. A marriage is a combination of not only lives, but assets. It drives competition, when there should be none between partners. It causes situations like this, for example.
And yep, my partner is that sweet and kind, without the sarcasm. We've been married 11 years, and still to this day, if I even hint that I don't feel like cooking that night, he'll happily pick up takeout, or take us out for dinner. But then again, he knows that I work my butt off ... not only making an income, but looking after our home and our children. He's the rare kind of man who sympathizes, and tries his best to balance it out when he can.
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@beautyqueen26 (16030)
• United States
12 Jul 08
Wow! You really are a nice guy!
Glad your wife pointed it out!
Sure, I have a nice spouse too and he does
the grocery shopping.
I'm nice enough as wife to make out the grocery
list and hand over the cash from savings.
And I don't complain too loudly anymore
when he forgets the Pico De Gallo sauce
or sour cream for tacos!
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@schulzie (4061)
• United States
12 Jul 08
Mmmmmm tacos! I love Mexican food! You are a nice guy! My husband is nice this way too but when he is nice like this he says "I'm a great cook! Whatever you feel like eating I can make it! I just whip out my credit card and voila!"
Oh he's hilarious! Anyways, I hope your dinner was good. We had McDonald's - not my choice really but we were in a hurry today and the kids were all dying for it.
@Hatley (163776)
• Garden Grove, California
12 Jul 08
fwidman, stilllove your purple heels, lol. yes you are a sweetheart for taking the family out, tacos sounds good,
to me, nice of you to volunteer like that with a gentle
shove from the Mrs. I am a widow but my son is nice and sweet at times.My dinner was fillet of cod with mashed potatoes and salad and clam chowder. it was delicious too. but still would loved to have had some tacos. lol.
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@Xdrowninghavocx (3117)
• United States
12 Jul 08
That's cool. And yes you sound like an okay dude. It's nice to see people working together and helping each other out and sharing. I'm not in a relationship, but yours sounds like it's working well for you.
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@Nana530 (286)
• United States
12 Jul 08
Awwww you are a nice guy. That's very sweet of you to take your family out for tacos. And so sweet of your wife to give you the $5 discount card. :o)
Sounds to me like you have a very nice, smart wife.
Any yes, my husband would have done the same thing you did, if he were still living; and I would have done the same sweet, smart, kind thing that your wife did.
Hope you all enjoyed your tacos.
Nana
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@latoyahall (835)
• United States
12 Jul 08
What a nice husband you are....so sweet. Imagine, you thought of it all yourself...lol. I hope that you had a good time at dinner. I bet your belly is full and your wallet is empty (j/k...lol).
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@shana123 (2095)
• India
26 Jul 08
Thats really cool to know that you and your family went for a tacos dinner, thats really nice but when you people are together why is it like you and your wife have separate money.. dont have any kind of separation between spouse.. well your really a nice guy .. my dad and mom are not taking me out and even my boyfriend is in abroad..
@fwidman (11514)
• United States
26 Jul 08
It's not really separate money other than mine is in my wallet and hers is in her purse.
If I pay then I will just be broke faster than she will, which would make her laugh. But, if I were broke she would give me money and if she was broke I'd give her money
@hezoid (2144)
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27 Jul 08
Hehehe you will find that we women are always volunteering our men to pay for stuff or just generally do stuff. I think it's becuase we know that men are unlikely to volunteer themselves, not becuase they aren't generous or are lazy but just becuase they don't really think to do it! Hope you enjoyed those tacos and keep being nice!
@ladym33 (10979)
• United States
26 Jul 08
My husband rarely suggests going out to eat, maybe because I am such a good cook.
On the rare occasion when he does offer to take us out to eat I am thrilled.
Going out to eat is a big treat for anyone who cooks every night of their life. It is wonderful to occasionally enjoy a meal that someone else has prepared.
@mommyboo (13174)
• United States
15 Jul 08
Well tonight I made chicken salad (+) but I forgot to go back to the store to buy more milk (-) and then hubby was making fun of the fact that I was eating hummus again (-) but he didn't mind when I wanted to change the channel and not watch any more depressing news (+). Then he and the little one fell asleep (+) and I have been able to play around on mylot (+).
I think there were more plusses than minuses today.
@metschica25 (5399)
• United States
15 Jul 08
Hey hey ,
Today , I made a chicken stir fry and the dog ate it right off my plate . My fiance gave me his helping and i think that was nice . Or maybe he flt bad because it was his pug dog There have been days when there is nothing to eat and he will just make something for himself , hello what about me . Ya know all the tiemes i cook for you
@msedge (4011)
• United States
21 Jul 08
My husband always the one who pays everytime we eat outside.Actually, he shoulders everything and provide our needs.We attended a party last night and there were alot of food.So we had that for our dinner.