Wife says "my" to everything.

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Today, 10:48 AM	? #3 (permalink)
Member ? Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: IL Posts: 1,282	Quote: Please help me understand the meaning behind this. No matter what the itme or question is, my wife will refer to everything inthe home as "my".. For example if she wants something from our bedroom, she will ask one of the kids to get it from "my" room. The Tv is "my", the lawnmower is "my", the swimming pool is "my". If she buys something in the store, it's hers, as is every item in the house. Nothing is ever referred to as ours or our. Is this normal, or am I missing something here. I find it very disconcerting it makes me feel as if I -as the onlhy one who works - is working for her benefit, and not the rest of the family. Have you ever pointed it out to her? What was her response? Maybe if you felt appreciated it wouldn't bother you.
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Today, 10:53 AM	? #5 (permalink)
Forum Supporter ? Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 543	Quote: Please help me understand the meaning behind this. No matter what the itme or question is, my wife will refer to everything inthe home as "my".. For example if she wants something from our bedroom, she will ask one of the kids to get it from "my" room. The Tv is "my", the lawnmower is "my", the swimming pool is "my". If she buys something in the store, it's hers, as is every item in the house. Nothing is ever referred to as ours or our. Is this normal, or am I missing something here. I find it very disconcerting it makes me feel as if I -as the onlhy one who works - is working for her benefit, and not the rest of the family. I once worked with a much older woman who told me one time, "Everything of mine is mine and everything of my husband's is mine too!" I don't know if that helps, but it was amusing to me.
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