Husband Says Husband Thinks

Sara married Charlie, and instantly became caught up in his web.
He was a Catholic, so she converted. He was a Democrat, so now she was too.
They were both serious now, even though she had been a party girl before.
His opinions were her opinions. Charlie says. Charlie thinks. Charlie, Charlie.

But that got boring, so she married Bobbie. They were exactly the same
After she converted and became Southern Baptist. She learned the guitar too.
They played the guitar for two years all over West Kentucky.  Joined at the hip.
His opinions were her opinions. Bobbie says. Bobbie thinks. Bobbie, Bobbie.

Sara is on husband number nine.  His name is Chet.
She is now an independent, not believing in any politics, a New Age convert.
They go to psychic fairs, showing gemstones. They both read Tarot cards.
His opinions are her opinions. Chet says. Chet thinks. Chet, Chet, Chet.

Sara is still trying to find herself, but going about it in a very strange way…
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Wolf Avatar
August 11, 2019 at 9:54 PM
Hilarious, to say the least. Hard to know if Sara is finding herself or losing herself! :) gw
Mo Avatar
August 10, 2019 at 10:31 PM
Hubby number 9 and still searching for self. Tis sad
Krutsinger Avatar
August 11, 2019 at 4:55 PM
Tis so sad, for unless she ditches them all, how will she ever?
Proxenos Avatar
August 10, 2019 at 1:56 PM
Hi Caren, there are some very dogmatic husbands whose wives dare not be contrary or voice their own opinion, and it seems to be a pattern, a woman like this will never be independent unless she leaves this husband, and she need not think she can change him after they are married - it doesn't work! Poor Sara! Hugs, Jenny.
Krutsinger Avatar
August 10, 2019 at 5:45 PM
It is crazy to me, for I can relate in no way at all. I thought it had only happened one time, but now I am hearing other stories and it seems to be a pattern others are also familiar with.
Roper Avatar
August 9, 2019 at 11:23 PM
:) I'm still trying to find myself
Krutsinger Avatar
August 10, 2019 at 5:46 PM
Eve, I am pretty sure you have already found yourself! Smirk.
Foster Avatar
August 9, 2019 at 4:33 PM
I wish there were a map indeed. It is so very sad. We really need to remember to be who we are, if they love us then the do... otherwise, we are signing up for the failure train... Wonderful and a "true" write my friend. Excellent and painful to read, due to personal remembrances only. lol... Ann
Krutsinger Avatar
August 10, 2019 at 5:47 PM
It is crazy to me, for I have a feeling I would become insanely mad if I were to out-guess my man's opinions and values, and bring them into my dendrite brain as my own.
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