I’ve been married for a little more than twelve years and I have become totally comfortable with what I call “feminine errands.” Every married man and puppy-whipped boyfriend/fiance is familiar with this procedure and it goes something like this: 1) Woman wants something. 2) Woman tells man to go get it at an “off limit store for men” such as Bed, Bath, & Beyond or any establishment which ends with the words “Crafty Cathy.” 3) Man would never be caught dead in this store browsing on his own, but does does not have the courage to tell the woman “no!” 4) Man disguises himself by wearing his hat pulled way down and a shirt which says something about fishing or hunting. 5) Man reluctantly goes to store to interact with many other men who are also on “feminine errands.” 6) Woman gets what she wants. 7) Man walks away more in touch with his feminine side.
This past weekend I had desperately sought an item at many other stores without any luck, so my wife “suggested” I go to Bed, Bath, & Beyond (Best Buy really needs to open up a “Men Shopping for Women” area). If I had to go, I was taking one of my kids down with me. Unfortunately, my son could not be coaxed into spending some time with his daddy at BB&B, so my daughter went with me. She enjoys smelling the candles and laying on the beds…just adds to the pain!
It’s amazing how an attainable task can be complicated by an unwilling attitude.
