Ladies, we know you are all up for having your husband as a best friend or the other way round. But, have you really thought the situation through? Just think about it seriously. Can you actually talk with your husband just about everything that is there under the sun?
Well, there are certain things that you cannot even share with your husband, (how can you talk about him to him!) just to avoid some awkward situations. For that, you would always need the reliable ears of your best friend.
So, this Friendship Day, we give you five such situations where (however hard you may try) you would end up giving a different reply to your husband as opposed to your best friend. See the differences in these replies, and we are sure you too would agree with us that your husband should never be your best friend!
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Imagine, you arriving home with a package of super-stylish, but 'giganormously' expensive designer shoes that you can wear with only selected outfits. Now, how would you respond to your husband, especially, when just the other day you have been complaining about his over-expenditures?
What you say to your husband:
They were on SALE! 80% off! And, I also got a free scarf! Isn’t that great?
What you say to your best friend:
I had gone shopping to buy Prada pants, but my eyes fell upon these cute pair of boots that make my thighs look slim! They were absolutely gorgeous and I thought, sale is not on till a few more months. So what if they cost a bomb! The way I would look in them would be totally worth it! Oh, and I also found a cute scarf to go with it.
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The world is a small place. And, what if you do end up crossing paths with one of the ex-flames of your husband with whom you do not see an eye to eye?
What you say to your husband:
It was so nice running into her like that. Ya, I know you guys are still such good friends!
What you say to your best friend:
She is such a bitch, I tell you. Trying to talk about their dating days in front of me. Why is my husband so blind? Doesn’t he realise she does this on purpose, just to aggravate me.
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Now, the tables are turned. And, you guys end up meeting your ex-boyfriend, who is still very much a part of your friend circle. In case you have an alone conversation with him, how would you narrate it back to your husband?
What you say to your husband:
I don’t give a hoot about that guy. I cannot even remember when and why I was ever with him in the first place!
What you say to your best friend:
I ran into my ex today. I can’t tell how I was feeling. It was all jumbled up and confusing for a while. I started remembering all the good times that we both used to have and for a minute, I was transported back to the past. It was strange yet, not so strange talking to him after so long.
Yes, it is that time of the month again. And, you feel like breaking someone's head or burst into tears at any moment. What arguments would you give for your hyper behaviour during your periods?
What you say to your husband:
No, am not sulking. No, am not in a bad mood. Listen, this has got nothing to do with my PMS, okay. So, quit blaming it and FOR GOD SAKE, JUST STOP TALKING!
What you say to your best friend:
I am having the worst PMS ever!
Before you start comparing your husband and friend's responses, check whether he is indeed your best friend: 13 Totally Adorable Signs That Your Partner Is Your Best Friend
Your in-laws can be the nicest people on earth. But, while living together, there are bound to have certain arguments and disagreements. Especially, at times when you get blamed for something you did not do, it does become a little tricky to handle.
What you say to your husband:
It is okay if she scolded me. I totally understand. Maybe it was my fault.
What you say to your best friend:
I was so not at fault! I don’t know why my mother-in-law picks up these fights in front of him. Maybe she stills wants him to be mama's boy!
Well, if these five hilarious situations hold true for you as well, then it is time to rethink your husband’s best friend status. You clearly need a best friend other than your husband. So, keep loving your husbands and leave every other emotion for your best friends. After all, what friends are for, right?