Husbands, Here’s How to Avoid the Doghouse

Posted: 11 years ago

Husbands, Here’s How to Avoid the Doghouse

I always knew Andy was intelligent. It was probably the second thing that attracted me to him. The first was his goofiness. If you’ve ever been to a wedding with Andy, you know what I’m talking about. The boy can break it down like Beyoncé (well…sort of). I’m not even joking when I say, I knew I was in love with him after he ‘dropped it’ to Flo Rida’s Apple Bottom Jeans.

Even though I knew he was smart (underneath all that goofiness), I didn’t know he was this smart. He has figured out a way to not only stay out of the doghouse when he forgets to do his one house chore (unloading the dishwasher), but gets me to do it for him…with a smile on my face, no less. Guys, all you need is a sharpie and a paper towel to not only avoid the doghouse, but gain brownie points, too.

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