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29 July, 2023
Posted in: Mr. Waffle

Mr. Waffle often refers to a story about his uncle and aunt. His uncle was asked whether he was available for some event and he said, “I can’t go, it’s my wife’s anniversary.” Obviously, it was his anniversary too but Mr. Waffle believes that this is indicative of a fundamental difference in the approach of men and women to wedding anniversaries.

Our 22nd wedding anniversary fell yesterday. The last week of July is, every year, Mr. Waffle’s busiest week of the year. I was astonished when earlier in the week he took a day off to visit his sister and her family who are back in Dublin for a holiday. He regretted it later, I can tell you. Anyway, it usually means that things are a bit stressful back at the Waffle ranch and, in general, we don’t tend to do much. I’m not particularly pushed so it’s fine really. We kind of have a truce, neither of us buys anything for the other and it’s pretty low key. Earlier this month I said, “Oh our anniversary is coming up.” “Don’t worry,” said he, “I’ve already arranged to go out for a work dinner with colleagues.” “Are you seriously trying to spin it as a good thing that on the night of our 22nd anniversary, you are going out with someone else?” Him, hopefully, “Yes?” Ladies and gentlemen, we remain married, you may congratulate me.

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  1. heather says

    29 July, 2023 at 18:34

    My husband went on a skiing holiday with my friends on our 2nd wedding anniversary

  2. belgianwaffle says

    29 July, 2023 at 21:34

    Impressive. Skiing no less.

  3. Charles says

    31 July, 2023 at 23:16

    We went to a wedding and the inevitable question came up of when were you married. Wife and I had both forgotten it was the very same day. A very narrow escape…

  4. belgianwaffle says

    1 August, 2023 at 09:52

    Indeed. Well, at least you weren’t off skiing. Mr. Waffle here delighted with that comment.

  5. Charles says

    1 August, 2023 at 10:46

    I hope Mr Waffle enjoys his trip.

  6. belgianwaffle says

    1 August, 2023 at 10:47

    Me too.

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