JG and I have been together for over five and a half years, and he he has only recently realized that when I say, “I feel like a chunky monkey,” it doesn’t mean that I think I actually am one or that he should simply say, “No, you’re not.” Last night, JG’s progress showed itself in full force.
The scene opens with RA standing in front of the full-length mirror in gym shorts and a hoodie, frowning.
JG: (from bed) You do not have thunder thighs.
RA: I guess not. But they seem out of proportion.
JG: Running would trim you down if you had anything to lose.
RA: My calves look better, I think. So that’s good.
JG: Do you really think you’re fat?
RA: (coming over to the bed) Not really. But I feel like a heifer right now.
JG: Well, I think you’re pretty. Do you know why?
RA: Because I am pretty?
JG: Yes! I would not have married an uggo!
RA collapses in laughter. End scene.
I must disclaim that “uggo” is not in any way part of JG’s normal vernacular, and he would never, ever say that about anyone. He only used it to make me laugh, but what can I say? He knows me.
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I think “uggo” should be part of EVERYONE’S normal vernacular after this! It makes me giggle, even just seeing it typed
Haha! That is fantastic! Love it!
xox
Ha! I love it! You can rest assured that I wouldn’t be blog friends with an Uggo, either.
I think that guys are always trying to approach body-image problems in a problem-solving sort of way– GP always suggests more gym visits if I complain about clothes not fitting, or feeling out of shape. The lesson of, “Just tell me I look ok,” is one that takes awhile to learn, for sure. Oh, and “uggo” is totally a part of our joking-vernacular.
“UGGO?” Oh, my goodness, I have never even heard that word before! I laughed when I read that. Hilarious!
boys should take a class in this. it’s an art that must be honed over time. Many never succeed!
JG seems like a good one though!
I don’t know if I’ll ever get Joel to understand this. It’s been almost 6 years for us and he still offers me helpful certified personal trainer advice on how to drop the pounds when I complain about feeling chunky. Sigh.
That sounds so much like conversations Tim and I frequently have. I love that JG can make you collapse in laughter — isn’t that one of the best husband qualities ever?
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