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Jack Asks: What Do You Want to Hear?

First, a (not-so-surprising) confession: I'm not the greatest at this whole blogging thing. Holly's the real writer, and I'm just...sort of along for the ride. So far, I have to say I'm really enjoying the back-and-forth. Some of the reactions we get are hilarious (and yeah, some are pretty insulting), but all in all, I love the feedback aspect. Read More

It's really interesting to see how up-in-arms people can get about subjects as innocuous as farting. What I don't love? Coming up with fresh topics each week. So I'd love to know: Are there any topics that you'd like to hear a husband's perspective on? Are there any random questions you wish you could ask a guy in my position?

Well -- happy birthday, world -- because here's your chance to shape my future blog entries.

Go for it: I promise to do my best to take all reasonable suggestions.

-- Jack

Oct 30, 2009

See More: Ask a Guy , Couple Issues , Love & Sex , Newlywed Central

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I'd like to see something on a man's point of view on how they would like to be informed that its time to "manscape." Be it below the belt, on the back, trimming the nose, ear hair etc.

by beckylfoster on Nov 02, 2009

Hello, and as newly wed, I really want to know about in-law issues. I have dated my now husband for a very long time and really thought I knew his family well. However, now that we are married, going on two months, I wonder why his family is so much meaner and needier now that we are married. Not that they could have changed the outcome, I love my husband, but I am wondering, from a guy's point-of-view, why they have either changed or decided to let their true colors show? Any comments or advice?!

by Breanneliz84@yahoo.com on Nov 02, 2009

beckylfoster - ha! that's a good one. I'll have to ask Jack, but my guess is that throwing a little sexual bartering into the equation wouldn't be a bad idea (i.e. I'll be giving out free sum-sums this evening to any men NOT resembling Sasquatch, any takers?). Breanneliz84@yahoo.com - Neither Jack nor I experienced what you describe, so it's hard to say what's going on. But my guess is, any mood changes you've noticed probably have nothing to do with you. Chances are, your In-laws are just going through something stressful. I can't imagine that this has anything to do with your marital status. On the other hand - has your behavior changed at all? It's worth thinking about. Lots of brides get the blues post-wedding. Could this be the culprit? Any chance you are super sensitive right now? In case you are wondering - jack will respond to your questions this weekend - but he's shooting really late this week. I couldn't resist taking a shot :) H.

by Nest Holly on Nov 13, 2009

I'd like to know the boundary between reminding and nagging. I have been accused a few times of being a nag, and mostly, I try to just do things myself so that my husband doesn't have to, but the few times there is something he really does have to do himself, if I remind him once or twice a day, I'm nagging him. I hate feeling like I'm bothering him, but maybe you have a suggestion on how to handle the delicate situation of begging for him to do something in a timely fashion.

by okierach on Mar 27, 2010

I also want to hear about how to remind without nagging, and more than that how to GET ACTION. There are several things I've been reminding my fiance about for weeks and weeks. He's dragged his feet for MONTHS on a couple of things. I try not to bring things up too often so that he has a chance to do it. Probably once a week or so. Yet he still feels nagged. I've asked him what else I'm supposed to do when he doesn't take action and he doesn't have an answer for me. It's frustrating for both of us.

by pmcatnip on Jul 06, 2010