Mrs Dee's Corner - Do You Know Your Spouse/Partner?

Knowledge is power.....

I recently watched a video clip on the internet where the MC of a wedding  blindfolded the groom and made him identify and kiss his bride by feeling her palm. I watched with apprehension because I couldn't imagine the disaster that would ensue if he kissed the wrong woman.


It got me thinking and asking myself if I could recognize my hubby by mere touch in the midst of other men when blindfolded and my answer was a 'no'. I can't even try it.



This brings up the question of how well some of us know our spouses...

 It may not be an extreme case of being blindfolded, but as ridiculous and unbelievable as it sounds, some couples have not taken their time and interest to find about out their partners' best food, hobby, drink, fruit, sport, colour and even their likes and dislikes, peculiar habits and things they can/cannot tolerate in the home.


I still remember a show that used to air on TV about couples knowing themselves well enough and the couple who came first received exciting gifts and packages.

A lack of knowledge about the aforementioned can cause friction and disagreements in the home and only a deliberate attempt to know these details and use them adequately can help with a peaceful and happy relationship.

Growing up, my dad was a football fanatic and he never joked with the time for football matches and my mum was on her own (OYO) if she needed his help at that time. She knew this and didn't bother to nag or throw a tantrum. My dad on the other hand knew my mum preferred wrappers to skirts and gowns and he got her wrappers and didn't try to force her to wear skirts during outings and special occasions.


When I just got married, I noticed that each time I dished our food, hubby would get an extra plate for drinking garri alongside the main meal and I found it weird initially. Over time, I have become accustomed to it and I sometimes tease him when he doesn't ask for garri to drink.


We have learned to respect each other's choices instead of trying to coax and guilt trip, although some of our preferences, likes and dislikes have evolved during the course of being together and I sometimes wonder why something I couldn't tolerate a few years ago has now become something I enjoy doing.

 I guess it comes with the territory.

I am sure this topic will get a lot of you with spouses and partners thinking...