There should be a clause in the marriage contract for husbands who have colds!

Some may say I have a simple virus. An inflammation of the nasal cavity, some congestion in the lungs, an irritated throat brought on by coughing. Simply taking antihistamines and cough suppressants for a few days should take care of it.
Or as my wife says, "Suck it up, buttercup"

But I see it as a massive assault on my immune system. A systematic attempt to stop me from breathing, and a conspiracy of massive proportions between me and my sinuses. A sure and slow death from which there is no escape. Am I facing certain death-doom with courage? Yes. Am I facing my demise with the strength of thousands? Absolutely.
Do I get any help from the wife?
Not a damned bit.

I will attempt to chronicle my slow and painful descent without help of wife, medical community, or hospice. My runny nose, and tiny cough being my final epitaph and insult hurled at those who mocked me in my illness.

As the title suggests, there should be a clause in the marriage contract for husbands suffering from such debilitating illnesses.

Now excuse me, I have to blow my nose.

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In the UK we call it man-flu.

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Poor Mrs. Beezzer. She should hide your cold medication. Taking that stuff can extend cold symptoms by nearly a day. She has my sympathy. I hope she finds relief soon.

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If we have the same cold, Beez, I'm letting you know that this one is a doozy! I caught it two weeks ago and I lost my voice. Funny thing is I'm not coughing enough to irritate the throat.

Originally posted by Wide-Eyes
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In the UK we call it man-flu.

At least that sounds more masculine than "I gotta sinus"

Originally posted by NiteNGale2
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She has my sympathy. I hope she finds relief soon.

AHHHH! Don't write stuff like that when I have a mouthful of coffee!

Originally posted by NiteNGale2
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Poor Mrs. Beezzer. She should hide your cold medication. Taking that stuff can extend cold symptoms by nearly a day. She has my sympathy. I hope she finds relief soon.

Poor Mrs. Beezzer??? She's the one who should be bathing my body in vicks and wiping my fevered brow!

*cough, cough*

See!!!!

Instead of having coffee with the neighbors, she should be waiting on my every need!

*sniffle*

Originally posted by beezzer

Originally posted by Wide-Eyes
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In the UK we call it man-flu.

At least that sounds more masculine than "I gotta sinus"

And its prolly the only thing in the uk that sounds "masculine" too...

Originally posted by jiggerj
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If we have the same cold, Beez, I'm letting you know that this one is a doozy! I caught it two weeks ago and I lost my voice. Funny thing is I'm not coughing enough to irritate the throat.

The second I lose my voice, there is usually celebrations lasting weeks and months. Estonia actually made it a national holiday.

Hope you feel better Beezer.

Suck it up......



*Tip: Leave the A/C on, even on the cold days, you'll never catch a cold. I know I haven't.

Originally posted by Manhater
Hope you feel better Beezer.

Suck it up......

*Tip: Leave the A/C on, even on the cold days, you'll never catch a cold. I know I haven't.

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I started singing, "Knockin' On Heaven's Door" an my wife actually rolled her eyes and said, "Big baby".

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The real question is what do you do for her when she has a cold or those monthly cramps?

Come on wabbit, fess up!

P

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Sounds like man-flu
Check out this online handbook that will help you identify the symptoms and provide tips for care.

Man-Flu Handbook

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THIS is what the mayans were talking about... !!

I hope you feel better man

Yes a clause in marriage that says ' in sickness and Heath .... Unless the case of man flu. Then wife gets a weeks holiday away from husband' . I'm sure you'll live & I hope your poor wife get though it. Sending my thoughts & love to her at this trying time

Originally posted by waveydavey
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Sounds like man-flu
Check out this online handbook that will help you identify the symptoms and provide tips for care.

Man-Flu Handbook

That's IT!

Originally posted by pheonix358
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The real question is what do you do for her when she has a cold or those monthly cramps?

Come on wabbit, fess up!

P

I have been known to pat her back (with gloves and mask) and have given her ample time to finish her house work.

Originally posted by Dustytoad
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THIS is what the mayans were talking about... !!

I hope you feel better man

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I believe you are right.

mayans

mayan-flu

man-flu

It fits!

Originally posted by feelingconnected
Yes a clause in marriage that says ' in sickness and Heath .... Unless the case of man flu. Then wife gets a weeks holiday away from husband'

. I'm sure you'll live & I hope your poor wife get though it. Sending my thoughts & love to her at this trying time

Mock me if you will, the assault on my body from an obviously alien-origin virus will eventually be won! (Unless I fall due to terminal whining)

My wife, should honour her vows and bathe me in medicated soaps while offering me soothing balms in the form of hot toddy's.

(If I can get her off the phone!)

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Its man flu dude, milk it for all its worth... its what they want really