A DCUM how would you react

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Story of my life. Dh, through work lunches, always ends up trying new places I want to go to, months before I get to. I am jealous while happy he gets to go and a bit sad he never enjoys them because he has a picky basic palate. These are not strong emotions that stick around more than a moment though so I doubt your spouse A is stewing on anything

Not really applicable though? The spouse who is working wants to go and can't. You haven't mentioned why you cannot go at another time with your spouse.

[Anonymous]

Op here. I'm Spouse A. I guess my view point was "well I can't enjoy it so they may as well have". Usually my schedule is a little more flexible but we just took time off for a vacation and I'm taking a day off for the travel there.

On a side note, DH and I couldn't get over how fast the reservations were gone! I think this is the first time we've tried to get in to a place like that. DH actually talked with a friend who lives in that area and they suggested that we go at 4p on Saturday and put our names on a list and then go do something else in tbe meantime. Guess it's like 2ish hours that they usually call you back. So we will see!

[Anonymous]

You lit that fire knowing exactly what you were doing. Why are you surprised?

Generally, when somebody really wants to go to a place, it’s about the dining experience, not having takeout food the next day.

[Anonymous]

My reaction: What is wrong with using the first-person to tell your story? I’d like to understand your thought process.

[Anonymous]

Mad you’re wasting $$ on a fancy restaurant you don’t care about