The Marriage Ref Feb.28, 2010
I love the unspoken premise to the Marriage Ref show- that you must be able to laugh at your marriage and not take every situation so seriously!!
Comments on Kevin & Danielle – The “Fonz” issue – should Kevin be allowed to keep his dead stuffed dog in a shrine in their home?
I totally agree with the Marriage Ref’s call – The Fonz cannot stay enshrined in the house. But I would allow Kevin to keep The Fonz in the garage (not just the attic). That’s Dr. Patty Ann – the Relationship Expert’s call!
Comments on Greg & Diana – Stripper Pole Issue – Should Greg be allowed to have a stripper pole put in their bedroom – for Diana to use
Again, I agree with the Marriage?Ref’s call – No stripper pole in the bedroom.
However, I must comment that Diana should be aware of the fact that what Greg is really asking for is more intimacy and romance in their relationship. Diana, what do you think all the sexy lingerie is about? So a word of caution for this marriage – Find a way to bring “sexy back” or you might have some trouble on the horizon.
The best line of the show goes to Diana when she said: “People in hell want ice water but they don’t get it”. I love it! (I wrote this before I knew Marv Albert was going to make his comment about this line).
Make sure you check out next week’s comments as “The Relationship Expert” makes a “Call” on The Marriage Ref’s Call!
Rekindle Romance and Happiness in Your Relationship,
Dr. Patty Ann
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6 Comments
I love this post, it’s both funny and informative. I’ll have to remember the quote about ice water in hell, LOL! And I like the way you point out what is being said “underneath” between the couples.
I love how you take a comical approach to such a serious topic
This underlines how important it can be to listen beyond the words. What is unspoken is often screaming for attention!
Dr. Patty Ann,
I love your sound advice. And, the fact that you’ve developed a proven technique to help couples is more evidence that you are the real deal. Although I am not married, I follow your advice closely to avoid any potential relationship pitfalls.
Thanks so much for so generously sharing your expertise.
Write on!~
Lisa
I think humor is very high on the list of the 5 most important things in a marriage. This post was both humorous and insightful, a great mix.
In my decades of marriage to the same man, if it hadn’t been for a great sense of humor in both of us,…..oh, I don’t want to even think what could have been!
Lynn Moore
Another great, insightful, thought-provoking post by Dr. Patty Ann! Many thanks! ♥