Jealousy

'tis the time to cover another topic with the Men's Club and the Demystifying Divas. This week's topic: Jealousy, the green eyed monster.

I'll be honest with y'all folks I had trouble with this topic. I'm not a jealous person, never have been. I talked to the Wife about it a bit and her view point is if somebody else is willing to put up with my crap they can have me (for some reason she thinks I'm hard to get along with, like she knows anything about that).

Now I can say that my lack of jealousy has gotten me into a bit of trouble. I was dating a girl in college, prior to meeting the Wife, and after a couple of drinks she thought it would be cute to see my reaction when she said she was going to drop me for my best friend. My reaction: "Sweet! If he's willing to put up with your silly ass I won't have to drive you home and I'll have somebody to talk to about that thing you do with your tongue".

Game. Set. Match.

Maybe I shouldn't have been so enthusiastic or at least waited until we weren't in public to take the wind out of her sails. She was pissed to say the least. She couldn't comprehend why I wasn't the least bit concerned and upset that she was talking about leaving me. She was even more upset that I'd just blissfully allow my best friend to take her from me. And she was starting to go ballistic because I'd busted her bubble in public.

The Wife and I have discussed jealousy at various times throughout our relationship. She's told me she isn't concerned about me cheating, that she has complete faith and trust in me. She also said just in case I ever do feel like wondering astray to keep in mind that she will remove my whozits, bare handed.

See folks it's all about trust (and fear).

The Wizard, Puffy, The Naked Villains, Chrissy, Sadie, Kathy and Silk along with Joan of Seven Inches of Sense have all voiced their opinions on Jealousy.