
It had been a pointless argument. Again! Susie was discouraged; Ted was fed up. Neither of them knew what to do.
Susie’s jaw hardened. She always gave in first. Not this time! He could stew and pout forever. If only she could just walk out—but she did love him.
Ted waited. Susie always caved. This time, though, he wondered. He’d never seen her looking so adamant before. Hmmm. Something special was in order. He could not–would not–say sorry. But he could take her some Haagen–Dazs.
She melted under the bliss of the frozen splendor.
Dear Linda,
Nothing satisfies like ice cream.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Bribed into submission! I thought food was supposed to be the way to a man’s heart? 😉
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Well, that’s the saying, but I’ve always found chocolate to be able to soften me up 🙂
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Jings, I wish it was really that easy!
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Oh, me too!
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Dear Linda, that’s a very believable scenario for a young couple. And in thirty years time, Susie will have forgotten what the squabble was about, but she’ll remember the ice cream!
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Exactly! Thank you 🙂
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As long as both want things to work, it can. I’m glad they got through their ego battle.
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And that’s exactly what it is when one person ALWAYS gives in first. Bad habit to establish.
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Another good use for ice-cream! 🙂
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Sounds like a typical couple!
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This is a great line, “She melted under the bliss of the frozen splendor.”
Sometimes the peace offering says more than words ever could.
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Yes. It’s what we do that speaks louder than words at times.
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what a guy! he knows how to push the right button. 🙂
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Much better than a bunch of flowers!
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She’s training him well!
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That would work on me too 🙂
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A match made in heaven. He knows her so well.
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There is after-all more than one way to say sorry. Ice cream is quite effective in my household. =)
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Ice cream, another way to say sorry. Sweet.
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Good one.. left me wanting more. Slightly distracted by the promise of ice cream…. hehe!
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Every time I look at that picture this week I want ice cream. Bad for the diabetes 🙂
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Not necessarily, I saw some sugar free ice cream at the store. Used to get it for Mom. I also used to make and freeze fruit sauce. Boil down fruits (applesauce, pears, peaches) then freeze the pulp in paper cups with a spoon in the middle. Like we do for kids. It works and it’s delish.
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I love the fruit idea, but ice cream without real sugar leaves a bad taste in my mouth. I can have 1/2 c. per week, and still be within my carb limits—so I do 🙂
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A little ice cream always makes things better 🙂
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A spponful of sugar 🙂
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You gotta do what you gotta do, right? If ice cream gets the job done, ice cream it is!
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That might work for me once or twice, but if the behavior doesn’t change, I don’t think it would keep on working.
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I can understand that!
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Yes, sometimes words are not enough and a simple gesture says so much more.
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That is cheating… but maybe it can be viewed at least as a small victory… (or at least truce)
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At some point the guy is going to have to grow up and learn to say, “I was wrong. I’m sorry, Please forgive me.” The person who cannot/ will not do that is not a grown-up.
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Oh! Typical. But at least she scored a sweet treat out of his stubbornness 😊
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Yes, but I’m thinking he’d better get himself under control or ice cream is not going to be the answer much longer 🙂
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As long as he gets the right flavor, he will be in favor.
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I got a kick out of this post. Ice cream only delays the topic for now, it will be back.
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I think you’re right, Geri. It’s the behavior that needs to change.
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