TXMary2 Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 My DH has called me about 6 or 7 times this morning. I am busy cleaning for a birthday celebration tonight and babysitting three little boys. I politely told him to stop calling me. A few minutes later I received a text from him that said, "I am the boss of you." What would be the best response to that? :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 If he was kidding, like my dh would be, I'd text him back to bite me. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 :blink: I don't think I could type my response to that one a public forum such as this one. :001_unsure: :lol::lol: But there again, dh and I joke around like that quite a bit so we take a lot in stride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMary2 Posted December 22, 2010 Author Share Posted December 22, 2010 If he was kidding, like my dh would be, I'd text him back to bite me. LOL He definitely has a sense of humor, but I think he was only half kidding! LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sasharowan Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 I would respond "Bite me" but it would rapidly get X rated from there. Or I would let my dd handle the phone from there since he told her once (joking) that she and I were the parents of this house. She doesn't let him forget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberia Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Other response: Then I want a raise! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Bite me would be my children-are-present response. But dh would never say such a thing to me. He doesn't think that way, and he knows it would bring serious consequences down upon his head. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extendedforecast Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 (edited) I chose 'Bite me' because it's fun to say, lol. Seriously, I can see how frustrating it is to be repeatedly interrupted while you are tryng to get work done. I could see my DH being hurt that I don't want to talk to him and coming back with the boss comment to be funnyb and to lighten the mood, except it wouldn't be funny. Edited December 22, 2010 by extendedforecast Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom2J112903 Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 :blink: There would be no nice words on my end. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 My DH used to be an Army officer and whenever he says stuff like that, I always respond "I'm not one of your privates!" That typically elicits an apology but occasionally he'll make some wisecrack about it being a good thing I'm not his soldier because he'd have me court-martialed if I were ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 I don't say 'bite me' to my dh because he just might, and I don't have time for that. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kwg Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 :001_huh: I would ask him if he was on crack:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saja1029 Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 My DH has called me about 6 or 7 times this morning. I am busy cleaning for a birthday celebration tonight and babysitting three little boys. I politely told him to stop calling me. A few minutes later I received a text from him that said, "I am the boss of you." What would be the best response to that? :D Since he would have definitely annoyed me greatly by this time....I would have typed back, "So you think....." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntieM Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Welllll..... I would not reply. I would let my silence speak for me. And his calls go to voice mail for the rest of the day, or until he messages an apology. When he got home, I'd sweetly remind him that he can only act as my "headcovering" if I am willing to submit. I am personally very strong-willed and deferring to my dh is often a concious, not necessarily instinctive, choice. Guess that may sound overly serious, but that's how I'd feel about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vanna Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Other response: Then I want a raise!:iagree: Although my "knee jerk" response would've been the "not nice" one. I have a "frequent caller" hubby too. I've learned to ignore the calls and lower the volume to zero on the answering machine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin M Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 and I'm the boss of three, not 'four' boys right now. I'll call you when I'm free. Just my 2 cents. If the phone calls weren't important, then he needs to wait for a better time and respect that. My husband does that when it's my day at the shop. I know when he is bored because he ends up calling me several times a day. I just tell him I have work to do and I'll call him later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Now if my dh was actually serious when he said that to me, I think I'd snort and be laughing so hard I don't know if I could actually come up with a response. :lol: Perhaps my maniacal laughter would be response enough.;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audrey Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 My DH has called me about 6 or 7 times this morning. I am busy cleaning for a birthday celebration tonight and babysitting three little boys. I politely told him to stop calling me. A few minutes later I received a text from him that said, "I am the boss of you." What would be the best response to that? :D I put "other." If it was a joke, I'd text back that you're on strike until you get a raise and full benefits package. If it wasn't a joke, I'd employ a creative way to vulnerate his man parts and show HIM who's really boss. :glare: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 I would laugh hysterically. Then I'd text: Nu-uuuhhhhhhh! You're not the boss of me! Then I'd turn off my phone. Cat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haiku Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 My DH has called me about 6 or 7 times this morning. I am busy cleaning"I am the boss of you." "You're not the boss of me, no, and you're not so big!!" (from Malcolm in the Middle) Tara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Dignified silence or As if! or Yeah, right.. or Fine, I quit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cherryanne Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Other response: Then I want a raise! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plink Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 "Who do you think you're kidding?" *Turns phone off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carol in Cal. Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Perhaps we should revert to the Christmas Commandments and merely say, "Hecketh no!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChristusG Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 I would hope that he's kidding because if he isn't then he'd be met with one very angry wife when he got home. He'd be learning a thing or two about who's the boss and who's not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sevilla Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 DH and I are very sarcastic with each other and joke around all the time - but neither of us would pair obsessive calling with a statement like that...even as a half joke it's quite unhealthy. The combination of the frequent calling + text of 'i'm the boss' would raise too many red flags for control/abusive dynamics in my book for it to be viewed as something humerous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlsdMama Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 My DH has called me about 6 or 7 times this morning. I am busy cleaning for a birthday celebration tonight and babysitting three little boys. I politely told him to stop calling me. A few minutes later I received a text from him that said, "I am the boss of you." What would be the best response to that? :D I make sure you have clean underwear. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfunnybunch Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 I make sure you have clean underwear. :D :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMomof4 Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 I quit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfgivas Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 "dear boss, as soon as the merrymaids and nanny arrive, i'd love to sit and chat with you - i like you and i like spending time with you. however, if they aren't coming, and you aren't coming home to help (we could talk then, too), then i need a bit of uninterrupted time to complete the tasks you have set for me." ps. let me know if i need to make up the couch for you for tonight." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom4him Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 My DH has called me about 6 or 7 times this morning. I am busy cleaning for a birthday celebration tonight and babysitting three little boys. I politely told him to stop calling me. A few minutes later I received a text from him that said, "I am the boss of you." What would be the best response to that? :D That would not have gone over well with me. I would respond something like, "Your job is to 'love me' not 'boss me'. I am busy and if you can't understand that you need to study on what 'love' is." Gal. 5 and II Cor 13 I didn't vote.:001_huh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plucky Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 "dear boss,as soon as the merrymaids and nanny arrive, i'd love to sit and chat with you - i like you and i like spending time with you. however, if they aren't coming, and you aren't coming home to help (we could talk then, too), then i need a bit of uninterrupted time to complete the tasks you have set for me." ps. let me know if i need to make up the couch for you for tonight." This is my favorite. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melissa in Australia Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Why do you keep answering the phone? I wouldn't bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMary2 Posted December 22, 2010 Author Share Posted December 22, 2010 I love several of the potential responses. I decided on, "You wish!" For some reason I haven't heard back from him. :tongue_smilie: He was definitely playing around- we have that type of relationship. I just thought the text was funny (really funny!) and a fun WTM OT. I do frequently remind him that if he wants clean underwear, socks and work pants that I need foot massages and back scratches. It's all good.:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leav97 Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Other: I've recently received a better job offer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mynyel Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 I voted other... my response: Ok boss I am going on vacation from x to x dates. See ya when I get back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blossom'sGirl Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 "And I give you permission to say so!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMary2 Posted December 22, 2010 Author Share Posted December 22, 2010 "And I give you permission to say so!" LOL- I like this one. Reminds me of that saying, "My husband is the head of the household, but I am the neck that turns the head!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barry Goldwater Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 "He who cannot command respect, must demand it." ...a little long for a text, but I think it makes the point...why on earth would he interrupt a woman cleaning? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mo2 Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Other: If you're my boss, then watch out for the sexual harassment lawsuit that's coming your way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TXMary2 Posted December 22, 2010 Author Share Posted December 22, 2010 "He who cannot command respect, must demand it." ...a little long for a text, but I think it makes the point...why on earth would he interrupt a woman cleaning? :lol: I was making a cake too for tonight's b-day celebration! He can't help himself - he loves us so he calls. He knows we are on school break so he is being more obnoxious than usual:D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 My DH has called me about 6 or 7 times this morning. I am busy cleaning for a birthday celebration tonight and babysitting three little boys. I politely told him to stop calling me. A few minutes later I received a text from him that said, "I am the boss of you." What would be the best response to that? :D "Yeah, you keep telling yourself that if it makes you feel better....":lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted December 22, 2010 Share Posted December 22, 2010 Other: Oh yeah? Come home and prove it. But of course that could lead to ... um.. procrastination for the job at hand. I still say go for it! :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnL Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 I often say to my dh "You're not the boss of me!", joking, in a childish way. And yes, it often gets x-rated from there.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalanamak Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 My reply "...and you have have had HOW much coffee this morning?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarriorMama Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 "Consider this my two weeks notice." :tongue_smilie: I have a frequent-caller dh, too. At least half the time he's just calling to say hi, but keeps me on the phone for ages. Dude, I'm working here! (Oops...hope none of the dude-haters from the other thread are reading this, lol). I keep threatening to call his boss and tell her he clearly doesn't have enough work to do. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renee in NC Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 My reply "...and you have have had HOW much coffee this morning?" Or the ever present, "What exactly have you been smoking this morning?!?!":lol: I never realized that people would be offended by that comment. I would have all kinds of smart-alek responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 I make sure you have clean underwear. :D EXCELLENT!!!:hurray::hurray::hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denisemomof4 Posted December 23, 2010 Share Posted December 23, 2010 (edited) "dear boss,as soon as the merrymaids and nanny arrive, i'd love to sit and chat with you - i like you and i like spending time with you. however, if they aren't coming, and you aren't coming home to help (we could talk then, too), then i need a bit of uninterrupted time to complete the tasks you have set for me." ps. let me know if i need to make up the couch for you for tonight." :rofl: ETA: I would have stopped answering the phone once I knew he didn't really NEED me. Edited December 23, 2010 by Denisemomof4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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