Thread about N9thing: 99 pages of Naught on the Wall (Page 73)

Yes, well, that has worked against me before. My last ex's mom liked me in general, but I think she was threatened by the education thing. Oh well, that relationship wasn't going to last, anyway.

My wife, of 11 years, has been making more $$$ than me for at least the last 6-7 years.  I've never, ever even thought of it.  Doesn't bother me a bit.  Why would it? Same account. 

You're not weird, just rare.  

What if you had separate accounts?

My wife makes significantly more than me.  Never really thought about it in terms of being emasculating or whatever.  I don't much give a fig.

And we have separate accounts.  Hold-over from when I was a contractor and concerns over taxes and such.

Still wouldn't bother me. 

There's a story in the NY Times today about that very issue:  successful, well-educated women dating men who make less money.  In all of the examples in the story, it doesn't work out.  But to me it seemed the women wre complaining that they liked to go to nice restaurants but doesn't want to pay all the time, that kind of thing.  One woman accustomed to flying business- or first-class was not happy with a trip that the boyfriend planned involving a less convenient flight itinerary, to save money.  That kind of thing.

Then the other issue was the lack of ambition or drive that some of the men seemed to have.

So in a weird way the article actually made me optimistic.  When I had money, I spent a lot of it on other people, and on charity.  Didn't drop a lot in fancy restaurants or keeping up with designer clothes.  I like camping, which is cheap!    While I DO share the concerns about ambition, I think I'm being honest with myself in thinking it's the heart a person has for their work, not the amount money they make from it, that matters to me.

x2.

I love relationships, romantic or platonic, that keep me on my toes and encourage me to try new things, step outside my comfort zone, etc.

And to all the guys who've piped up to say that you don't have any problems with your wife/girlfriend making more money: you rock.

BTW, Scout would LOVE Trader Joe's. Microbrew Heaven. I bought some beer from Chicago called this:

Meat dishes?

Side Dishes?

Deserts?

Whatcha needin'?

Farro soup with sausage, mushrooms, and escarole. With some crusty bread on the side. Perfect for the cold snap we had over the last several days.

Whatever you got.  Just a well rounded dinner in general.  If you only got one component I can improvise the rest. 

Thanks! 

I can't wait for our cold snap... maybe December or ...urr... January.

The wife just did a great Beef Bourgenon (sp?) the other week.  Got it out of Barefoot Contessa's French cookbook.  Was awesome. 

I don't do the cooking, I do the baking, so if you ever need help on the pastry side of things, I'm your man. 

Ahhh, that's why.  I'm not a big Goose Island fan.

Afternoon, TAN!

My thoughts on today's topics (at least some of them):

1) My asthma has been really bad lately, too.  Maybe it's because of the season changing and the different pollen in the air.  

2) I love XKCD!  Not so much for meeting parents.

3) Mmm....beer.  I'm a big fan of stouts, but right now it's pumpkin beer season.  The Harvest Moon beer, not so good even if you like Blue Moon.