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As a Man, You Would Not Understand

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I asked my wife, what is the purpose of the married life,

She answers philosophically, " The goal is to turn Mr. Wrong into Mr. Right".

 

I asked my wife, why you need so many dresses and sarees,

You only wear them once and pile them high in antiquity,

It is not the dress, but what goes in the dress, defines the beauty,

Her answer, "As a man, you would not understand".

 

I wondered aloud, why it takes your so long to get dressed for a party,

If you had only a few dresses, you would be not so confused,

Why get color coordinated, men can spot the beauty even in rags,

She replied, "as a man, you would not understand."

 

When I ask my wife a question, I often wonder,

Should I ask in positive or negative sense,

I am afraid the answer will be the opposite of what I say,

As a man, I agree, I do not understand.

 

I asked my wife, what is the purpose of the married life, She answers philosophically, " The goal is to turn Mr. Wrong into Mr. Right". I asked my wife, why you need so many dresses and sarees, You only wear them once and pile them high in antiquity, It is not the dress, but what goes in the dress, defines the beauty, Her answer, "As a man, you would not understand". I wondered aloud, why it takes your so long to get dressed for a party, If you had only a few dresses, you would be not so confused, Why get color coordinated, men can spot the beauty even in rags, She replied, "as a man, you would not understand." When I ask my wife a question, I often wonder, Should I ask in positive or negative sense, I am afraid the answer will be the opposite of what I say, As a man, I agree, I do not understand.

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Date: 4/28/2023 12:20:00 PM
Brilliant, as a woman I understand. This is so real to life Jay It easily could have been a coversation in our home. You have captured a precious piece of married life. It's true, its fun, and its well written. I love it. Best Wishes
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