Socks

[LovebirdsFlying]

He just proved my case when he came home from work and complained of blisters on the soles of his feet. He's diabetic and has to be very careful with his feet. This isn't light-hearted anymore. It's serious. Those old socks full of holes are going in the garbage. Or at least out of the drawer.

Update: Here's how it got resolved.

I really didn't want to nag, or make him feel like I'm nagging, but I just felt like I had to say something. So, I kept my voice pleasant, formed my words as a question, and mentally prepared myself to accept any answer he gave. As I was putting away the last of the laundry, I asked, "Honey, would you like me to dump those old socks full of holes? That could be what's causing your blisters."

And he outright gave me permission. Not grudgingly or reluctantly, but willingly. Passing by him on the way to the trash can, I even offered to let him inspect them before I pitched them, so he could make sure they really were unsalvageable. He declined, saying he trusted my judgment.

Could it be the blisters that did it? Possibly, but be assured that I didn't utter anything that even sounded like, "Told you so," or "It's about time," or anything like that.

Rest in peace, old socks. You're made of cotton, so you're biodegradable. You'll go back to the earth.

 

[ValleyGal]

Stiffy is a starchy liquid used in crafts. You can soak a lace doily in Stiffy, place it over a styrofoam cone, and the next day it dries in cone shape. Or you can put fabric or lace on a small balloon to make tree ornaments - when it's dry, you pop the balloon and pry it out and you sew a ribbon to the top for hanging on the tree.

Stiffy is crafter starch.

 

[NothingIsImpossible]

My dad is 100% like that about his socks and everything else almost. Hes had the same socks forever now and even when my moms like "I'm buying you new socks, those are ridiculous!" hes tells her no, hes fine.

Admittedly I am not as bad. Once a hole (like not pin prick size) forms, I throw them away within in a week and use new ones. While I am not like that about socks, I am however thrifty about clothes. You know how wearing tropcial theme shirts used to be a "trend" in the 90s. I still have tropical shirts from then I wear. Only recently I got two new "Tropical" looking shirts because I gained some weight. My pants were about that old too, but my wife forced me to get new ones after saying they look awful.

I guess like most guys we have the "If it really broke, don't fix it!" thing. Sure maybe something has holes, but its still wearable. This is why guys aren't "Fashionistas". lol. Though unlike my dad who would wear sweat pants to a funeral, I do look casual clothes so at least I look nice whether it be a party, get together, church...etc.

 

[mkgal1]

Watched.

I was raised by a codependent mother. I probably learned a lot of that way of thinking--and can unlearn it too, but it will take a while.

Yes....you can. We all have things we need to unlearn from our past. I just LOVE this series about emotionally healthy spirituality (and thought I'd share it here for you--since it's related):

 

[98cwitr]

It's always best to tell your husband what you're doing than simply acting. Communication is key!

As long as he has plenty of new ones I think I'd just say "Hey! I'm throwing your old socks away since you have plenty of new ones!" If he strictly objects then let it go or go buy him some new ones. Otherwise, the old socks are outta there!

 

[evoeth]

Lovebirdsflying must live in a warm house. The moment a new pair of fuzzy socks hits my drawer, they're on my feet for the next 3 day. Our furnace is set to 60 deg.

Oh, and I don't have too many problems throwing out my spouse's threadbare underwear/socks. That shouldn't be too big of a deal, right?

 

[Poppyseed78]

I'm glad this got resolved fairly fast, especially since he has to be careful with his feet.

My husband doesn't care if I toss his old ripped clothes, but I wouldn't like it if he tossed mine! These old things have sentimental value to me lol.