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Shopping with the hubby: The untold horror story

Tuesday, December 09, 2025 | 140 Views |

Seven days ago I made the rookie mistake of writing about shopping with the wife. Since then, I’ve received more insults than a referee at a derby match — and a few compliments, mostly from divorced men.

The feedback was like a clearance sale: insults 50% off, sarcasm buy one get one free and unsolicited advice in bulk. One kind guy though offered me a spare couch to sleep on. Basically the feedback ranged from marriage counselling to witness protection. Now feedback from women is sharper and more pointed than a porcupine quills in combat mode. Women don’t just say ‘I didn’t like that.’

They pull out receipts, quote your exact words and build a case like a lawyer at the Broadhurst Magistrate’s Court. They will also put you on trial for crimes against vocabulary like ‘Why did you use THAT adjective?’

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Shopping with the hubby: The untold horror story

Seven days ago I made the rookie mistake of writing about shopping with the wife. Since then, I’ve received more insults than a referee at a derby match — and a few compliments, mostly from divorced men.