Journal of a Husband by Marc Francis
This is the perfect book for anyone who has ever been in a relationship. I’m not sure whether to describe them as chapters or anecdotes but each covers a situation everyone can relate to. We all know that it’s not US who’s the difficult one, right? Hmmm, well that might not always be true because I saw myself as both the victim & the culprit at various points along the way!
I must be one of the few people who’ve never visited an IKEA(or sampled their legendary meatballs) , either with or without my significant other. I know that must be hard to believe but I can assure you that is the case. However, I have had to listen to endless horror stories from friends and family about the rows these trips cause to know it rings true.
Likewise the trials of going along with things for a quiet life, the difficulties of getting some uninterrupted alone time & navigating the tightrope that is married life are all laid bare for your amusement. I genuinely laughed out loud at frequent intervals and it made me feel some sympathy for my partner when I realised what effect my “can you just” requests might have had over the years. I’ve also made a note of the devious tricks to get away with forgetting a birthday or anniversary.
All in all this is a light, fun read. There is swearing & some rude bits so be warned if you’re easily offended, but for me it added to the authenticity of the accounts. I hope there are more journal entries to come.
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