Recently, Heather, yes, the Heather as in Armstrong, who writes at dooce (have you heard of it? What? No? You should definitely check it out!) posted a different kind of “Meme” on her blog. I am a Meme Virgin when it comes to this blog of mine, but since dooce.com was the very first blog I ever read (talk about setting standards high from the get go!!!) I felt I should partake in this extravaganza of revealed privacy. Heck, why not!? I might as well. It is only the Internets after all.
What are your middle names?
Hubby’s middle name is Charles. I, on the other hand, do not have one. My parents were expecting a boy child and had a name all picked out. When I appeared on the scene without the all important penis the shock was so great that mom and dad could barely come up with a first name, let alone a middle one. And then my dad went ahead an misspelled my fist name when he registered me. Yeah, it was a good start!
How long have you been together?
“Officially” (I think I mentioned before that it is complicated) we have been together for 16 years, married for 14.
How long did you know each other before you started dating?
We had known each other for six years when we “officially” started dating and moved in together (by ourselves).
Who asked whom out?
Neither of us had to. It was mutual.
How old are each of you?
I am 41, Hubby is 50 (almost 51). I have known him for more than half my life!!!
Whose siblings do you see the most?
Given the fact that I am an only child we see Hubby’s siblings more. They live in North Wales and London however so we do not get to see them all that often. But when we do, it is HUGE!!! We do see my sister-in-law more than Hubby’s brother and since we have always gotten alone really well I truly feel I gained a sister when I married into Hubby’s family.
Which situation is the hardest on you as a couple?
I think we left the situation that caused the most stress in our lives behind a long time ago. We had been through a lot of emotional turmoil before we moved in together, which has really helped put things into perspective.
Did you go to the same school?
No. Hubby went through is formative years in Great Britain, I went through them in Germany.
Are you from the same home town?
No. We don’t even come from the same country!
Who is smarter?
Hubby is far smarter than I am when it comes to business, money matters and anything that has to do with technology. His knowledge is uncanny! He is also the computer whiz in this household who can build and fix anything. It never ceases to amaze me. I, on the other hand, have no business sense whatsoever, but I can retain an enormous amount of information and remember every detail. Where Hubby’s mind is analytical, mine works photographically and I actually do not have to understand something in order to remember it.
Who is the most sensitive?
I am definitely more sensitive to subtle mood changes, but Hubby has the jealousy factor down.
Where do you eat out most as a couple?
We like to go to the Yard House on a Saturday night and eat at the bar. I guess you could call us regulars!
Where is the furthest you two have traveled together as a couple?
Rome (I had to look up whether Berlin or Venice were farther).
Who has the craziest exes?
Without a doubt Hubby gets the trophy for this one! I bet he could compete with you on the crazy scale of exes!!!
Who has the worst temper?
I have been known to fly off the handle. Hubby on the other hand is one of the most even tempered humans I know. That does not mean he cannot lose his shit, and I have seen it (see exes!!!) but overall he has it together and it takes an awful lot to provoke him.
Who does the cooking?
I do. And I hate it. But I guess that is a small price to pay for my domestic bliss :O)
Who is the neat-freak?
I definitely have an OCD streak when it comes to tidiness. But!!! I don’t expect anyone else to clean up after themselves. Since it bothers me more I happily take care of it.
Who is more stubborn?
That’s definitely me. Maybe it’s the only child syndrome. Although I have to say that it helped during the years before we moved in together.
Who hogs the bed?
I tend to wake up completely starfished with sheets all wrapped tight around me!!!
Who wakes up earlier?
Usually I do. I guess years of getting long runs in before work in an actual office, in an actual work place, and 6am group runs on foggy Saturdays are hard to overcome.
Where was your first date?
We never really went on a first date. We did like to go out late at night and grocery shop!
Who is more jealous?
Hubby!
How long did it take to get serious?
I think deep down we were always serious but it took us a while to admit it openly and not fight it any longer.
Who eats more?
Hubby has the better appetite. I have never been a great eater and my appetite gets suppressed by exercise which is a constant battle especially when I am training for a marathon (like I am at the moment).
Who does the laundry?
I do, but unlike cooking I love the whole process of doing laundry, so I don’t mind at all. Now if only someone could hire me a chef!
Who’s better with the computer?
Hubby, HANDS DOWN!!! He used to fix all of our friends’ and neighbors’ computers until we realized one day that he was spending more time next door than at home. And not because the neighbor was hot.
Who drives when you are together?
I think I can count on one hand how many times I have driven the car when we are together. We both love driving but it just one of those unsaid facts that Hubby always takes the wheel. That’s OK with me as it gives me free time for power naps. Or maybe it’s the fact that I am undoubtable the world’s most patient passenger. No word of criticism will ever make it over my lips when we are driving and I have been known to keep my mouth shut even if I know that we are taking the wrong turn and will be lost after driving in the wrong direction for an hour. Life is such an adventure!
Today’s Running Tip: Get support from you spouse!
Even if your spouse or significant other does not share your passion for running he or she can always support you from the side lines. Have him or her come out to your races and cheer you on from the side line or greet you at the finish. You will feel so much better with the moral boost from your loved one.
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