Day 172 - Disgusting Display!

Well I just overheard a co-worker griping about his wife to another co-worker. There are two things wrong with what I just heard:

1) Never ever complain about your marriage to people at work. That's what friends are for. And I know this guy was not simply confiding in a friend, because he blabbed all this in the middle of a congregation of cubicles to at least two listeners (not to mention those who were unintended recipients such as I). I really do not need to know about the goings-on of everyone in my office.

2) The subject matter that he was complaining about just got my blood boiling. You see, he and his wife just had a baby about 3 weeks ago. He was back at work 4 days after the baby was born, which I thought was a little bit strange, but you know, I'm not going to judge. Well apparently he has to go out of town next week and his wife is upset about it. She is a stay-at-home first-time Mom and is mad that her husband has to leave. He told his "buddies" who sit near me that she started reading him the riot act when he informed her of the trip last night. He even used a high-pitched voice when describing the things that she said.

Let me just tell you something here mister! Your wife is on an emotional roller coaster from hell and doesn't know top from bottom right now. What she needs is support you moron!! Yes, you are right that she shouldn't be complaining about a business trip when you are the only one working and supplying money to pay the bills. But she is at home BY HERSELF raising your child. Does this not count for something? Instead of supporting her and loving her, you come to work and blab to everyone about how she "went psycho" on you last night. I'm sure she would be extremely pleased to hear that you did such a thing.

I am truly disgusted at how some men and women treat their spouses. Everyone has arguments and no marriage is perfect. But all disagreements stay at home! A marriage is a private sanctuary where one should feel safe and loved. It's not a discussion point over coffee and doughnuts at work.

Here's to my husband who makes me feel safe and loved.

God Bless,
The Quitter.