NWR: Stuck under the bed (advice needed)

mikenberger

anemone137 said:

I'm incredibly sorry that you're going through this.  First, you need to remember that this is NOT your fault. 
PP's are right, this is a huge red flag.  Has she gotten stuck under furniture before?  I, myself, had a dresser incident many years ago.  I turned myself around.  It took the love and support of my family, and knowing they were by my side was vital.  I take it one day at a time.  The sofa is looking super-tempting right now.  I know that one finger slipped under there, and I'm as good as stuck. 
You need to sit her down and talk to her about how hurtful she's being.  Use "I" sentences.  This is setting the tone for your entire child-rearing experience.  Do you want your spawn to see their mom stuck under the furniture?  What about when JuniorMagic is school-aged?  All it takes is one drawing of mom's legs sticking out from the bed or a sleep-over gone wrong to land that kid in years of therapy. 
If you can't help her for yourself, help her for the children's sake. 

P.S.  I hear Sarah Mclachlan is penning a special song to champion the cause.  You could also start wearing a "Furniture Brown" plastic bracelet to show your support.

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hellosweetie1015

amelisha said:

Did you ever see that episode of Full House where DJ is babysitting and the little boy gets his head stuck in the stair railing and, in an attempt to get it free, she and Kimmy absolutely cover the small child's head in butter?

I just made the most unattractive hooting nose-laugh sound ever made.

Clearly you need to spray her with PAM or wrap her in a properly-sized SilPat.

VulgarGirl

I think when we get home today we'll have a long conversation about how getting stuck under things impacts me and our relationship.

Then I'll spary her down with some pam. Just in case.

sarawifenow

Omg this thread!!

thespeshulestsnowflake

I love this thread.

JennyColada

BONUS: This one is called "Knockerball". https://www.knockerball.com/?mid=6068186

Is that a win-win or WHAT?!

theartistformerlyknownas

Did you have the talk yet? How did it go? Did she react defensively? That's a bad sign. Is she willing to go to counseling? You may need an additional rider on your homeowners insurance; it's a big liability. Some states won't cover injuries resulting from self-inflicted furniture stuckage, especially if she has a history of problem drinking.

Be strong, Magic. We're all here for you.

southernbelle0915

I agree with lolo. And I sure hope your have a prenup...

Cookie Pusher

You might want to start keeping one these around for when she gets it into her head to do such inconsiderate things.

Dreamergirl8812

Opinions please: Would spanking be appropriate here?

Dreamergirl8812

PSA: I'm not a mod or anything but would just like to remind everyone that this issue can affect relationships of all types, and we should try to avoid homo-normative language.

climbingsingle

Cookie Pusher said:

You might want to start keeping one these around for when she gets it into her head to do such inconsiderate things.

Yes, this. Or shake a can of pennies at her.

VulgarGirl

I think spankings would only encourage her...

allispain

MagicInk said:

I think spankings would only encourage her...

Tee hee.

Also, this thread totally cracked me up.

beethery

Cookie Pusher said:

You might want to start keeping one these around for when she gets it into her head to do such inconsiderate things.

As the owner of the Sophie Magic's wife is emulating, I can assure you it won't work.

VulgarGirl

We had a very serious conversation last night regarding me needing her to not get stuck under things. She said she understood my feelings and would make a concentrated effort to not go under furniture.

Then I wrapped her in saran wrap and sprayed her with Pam.