What is it with women and throw pillows

[Spidey]

OK, Ive been married for just over 10 years now, and last night we had another fight, this one about throw pillows.

We have them on the bed, 5 of the damn things. To "colour coordinate" for the room. Whatever, I'm a guy I don't care. She removes them at night and puts them back in the morning, so doesn't really bother me. But they serve no purpose what so over.

We recently moved to a new house, and so she bought some pillows to match the curtains or whatever. But she has them setup so you have to move the stupid things when you sit down, plus she has the same coloured draping blanket or whatever you call it over the one end and back of the couch.

Sure it looks all nice, but they are a major pain in the ass. One thing that bugs me is wanting to sit down and there is something on your seat, whether is be papers, toys, or yes, throw pillows. If its there, I'm pushing it off.

So last night I had my hands full and went to sit down and of course these stupid pillows are on the way. I take my foot and kick them on the floor so I could sit down.

hence the fighting started.

My observation is, if it conflicts with you sitting down, it shouldn't be there.

I proved my point with the blanket, went to sit down on that spot, it all falls down, etc.

I told her I don't want these things on our couch's. I want to sit without having to move blankets or pillows.

Any other guys have tis problem with their girlfriends or wives.


And dont get me started on decorative candles you cant burn, or the fancy soaps you cant wash with, or the good towels hanging in the bathroom you cant use :D

[i6s1]

Whatever you do, don't lose the argument. Be strong.

I don't mind decorations, but they shouldn't get in the way, especially in the way of something so frequent as sitting down.

I suggest a compromise. Either she finds a decorative solution that doesn't get in the way, or you feed the pillows into a tree chipper.


Also, if you haven't yet done your good deed for the day, ask her if she knows why they call them "throw" pillows, then toss all 5 of them at her.

[sw1ft]

Also, if you haven't yet done your good deed for the day, ask her if she knows why they call them "throw" pillows, then toss all 5 of them at her.

:lol:

[Phr3sh]

Women don't use reason, therefore it's impossible to argue with them. You should know this by now c'mon.

[Alvito]

divorce papers are coming your way soon, sir.

[Talamasca]

This is the funniest (and possibly only) clip I've ever seen regarding throw cushions. The first time I saw it, I laughed so hard I fell off the couch.

Cushion Rant (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEqgxAsnQlM)

[stealth]

Whatever you do, don't lose the argument. Be strong.



Yes, this is a serious one, absolutely worth fighting tooth and nail for, lol...
I have a feeling its not about the pillows at all but shes prob p!ssed about the way you kicked them off the bed, in a rude way Prob the same way I would be if my wife knocked all my tools off the table in the garage onto the floor. Its a sign of disrespect, so she took you to task for it. Next time nicely put them on the floor, closet, whatever and it'll be fine. And make sure you DON'T put them back when youre done! She'll get the message eventually or get sick of putting them back for you.
This is just a variant of the age old "toothpaste cap" and "toilet seat" wars we've been fighting since the beginning of time. But you've been married 10yrs...why are you asking for advice from teenage gamers in a deals forum? :)

[goob3r]

This is the funniest (and possibly only) clip I've ever seen regarding throw cushions. The first time I saw it, I laughed so hard I fell off the couch.

Cushion Rant (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEqgxAsnQlM)

Coupling is the funniest series ever, too bad it got cancelled.

[vanessie]

I am a woman and I don't understand throw pillows. One or two is cool, but once you have too many it just creates annoyance.

Also can't stand towels, blankets, soaps, and candles you can't use, and rooms you can't go into. :evil:

[najibs]

divorce papers are coming your way soon, sir.

Great advice from a teenage punk, who's long term girl friend to date, is his left hand.

[Lava]

Great advice from a teenage punk, who's long term girl friend to date, is his left hand.

hehe, nice one :lol:

[Oni-kun]

Me and my brother do the same thing with the stupid things that my mom puts on the couch. we just tossed them all over the floor all the time and now she gave up and they're in the closet. It makes no sense what so ever why they are there.

[Spidey]

Yes, this is a serious one, absolutely worth fighting tooth and nail for, lol...
I have a feeling its not about the pillows at all but shes prob p!ssed about the way you kicked them off the bed, in a rude way Prob the same way I would be if my wife knocked all my tools off the table in the garage onto the floor. Its a sign of disrespect, so she took you to task for it. Next time nicely put them on the floor, closet, whatever and it'll be fine. And make sure you DON'T put them back when youre done! She'll get the message eventually or get sick of putting them back for you.
This is just a variant of the age old "toothpaste cap" and "toilet seat" wars we've been fighting since the beginning of time. But you've been married 10yrs...why are you asking for advice from teenage gamers in a deals forum? :)


Oh Im not asking for advice, Im asking what the deal is with them.

Shes really bringing on the heat on now. Shes been giving me the silent treatment since last night and its still going. Came home and everything is all lying around, etc and the bed isnt made. Just being her.

Tonight Im being the typical man. Ive been laying on the couch, left all my supper dishes on the table, and basically just tossed the newspaper on the floor when I was done.

Shes big on revenge, pisses me off and will drag this out for days

[najibs]

Shes big on revenge, pisses me off and will drag this out for days

best revenge = dutch oven her

[Spidey]

Yes, this is a serious one, absolutely worth fighting tooth and nail for, lol...
I have a feeling its not about the pillows at all but shes prob p!ssed about the way you kicked them off the bed, in a rude way Prob the same way I would be if my wife knocked all my tools off the table in the garage onto the floor. Its a sign of disrespect, so she took you to task for it. Next time nicely put them on the floor, closet, whatever and it'll be fine. And make sure you DON'T put them back when youre done! She'll get the message eventually or get sick of putting them back for you.
This is just a variant of the age old "toothpaste cap" and "toilet seat" wars we've been fighting since the beginning of time. But you've been married 10yrs...why are you asking for advice from teenage gamers in a deals forum? :)


The ones on the bed I can live with, these ones were on the couch i moved with my foot. Hands were full so what was I supposed to do :D

I also went around and cut all the wicks from the candles she never uses. She how long it takes for her to get the hint.

I aplogized already last night. She just likes to draw things out for days and days

[deep]

Decorations like throw pillows are totally fine....until they start messing with the day-to-day functioning of actually USEFUL items, like couches and beds.

Stay strong, spidey. 2 throw pillows per room, and only if they're not stealing your spot.

[Spidey]

Decorations like throw pillows are totally fine....until they start messing with the day-to-day functioning of actually USEFUL items, like couches and beds.

Stay strong, spidey. 2 throw pillows per room, and only if they're not stealing your spot.

Well couch sitting is definitly day to day. If she is still quiet by bed time, Im chucking them outside.

[fenrus]

women have long memories...

[Spidey]

women have long memories...

Thanks for pointing out the obvious :D

[Chr1s]

Rather than fighting, you should point to a few designers who believe it is ridiculous to have decorations interfere with functionality:!: hee hee

Throw pillows ARE useful on the couch and living room for back support or laying down. Likewise with throws... and they both can transform the look of a room. But, I find them a PIA in the bedroom, because as you said, they are hardly every used, and I can't be bothered with throwing them on there.

Challenge your wife and get her to decorate with functionality in mind in the living room(s) but not the bedroom .. or vice versa. Maybe she just feels unappreciated, and wants to go shopping for pillows with you. :)

This really is a small deal. No need to blow up over it. Really.

[Spidey]

Rather than fighting, you should point to a few designers who believe it is ridiculous to have decorations interfere with functionality:!: hee hee

Throw pillows ARE useful on the couch and living room for back support or laying down. Likewise with throws... and they both can transform the look of a room. But, I find them a PIA in the bedroom, because as you said, they are hardly every used, and I can't be bothered with throwing them on there.

Challenge your wife and get her to decorate with functionality in mind in the living room(s) but not the bedroom .. or vice versa. Maybe she just feels unappreciated, and wants to go shopping for pillows with you. :)

This really is a small deal. No need to blow up over it. Really.

I know its a small deal, but it will last till Sunday for sure

[UncleSteve]

rooms you can't go into. :evil:

My maternal grandparents actually had their living room roped-off, yup, just like a painting at the Louvre... Ugh.

Personally, I think that throw pillows are totally useless, but they seem to act almost like territory-marking that other mammals make.

[stealth]

The ones on the bed I can live with, these ones were on the couch i moved with my foot. Hands were full so what was I supposed to do :D

I also went around and cut all the wicks from the candles she never uses. She how long it takes for her to get the hint.

I aplogized already last night. She just likes to draw things out for days and days

Lol...reminds me of Vince Vaughn in the break up.

[ullyeus]

I can comfortable say that I'm pretty sure I would never go for a girl who had a thing for throw pillows.

[B40]

http://www.fineleatherfurniture.com/throw_pillowsaa.jpg

[weedb0y]

The ones on the bed I can live with, these ones were on the couch i moved with my foot. Hands were full so what was I supposed to do :D

I also went around and cut all the wicks from the candles she never uses. She how long it takes for her to get the hint.

I aplogized already last night. She just likes to draw things out for days and days

Similar to my significant other. Revenge is in her bloodstream from her (divorced) mother. lol

I know what you are going thru..

[Spidey]

Similar to my significant other. Revenge is in her bloodstream from her (divorced) mother. lol

I know what you are going thru..

Day 2 this morning. Im being the complete opposite of what I usuaully am, a complete slob. Since she decided to do the non-cleaning thing or whatever shes going for, Im helping her make the house look like crap.

Im leaving every dish wree I eat, my socks and clothes are all over the floor and towels are everywhere.

[drucillica]

Day 2 this morning. Im being the complete opposite of what I usuaully am, a complete slob. Since she decided to do the non-cleaning thing or whatever shes going for, Im helping her make the house look like crap.

Im leaving every dish wree I eat, my socks and clothes are all over the floor and towels are everywhere.

mature :rolleyes:

[CSK'sMom]

I'm sorry Spidey, but I'm LOL'ing at this thread. I "get it" but I'm still laughing. It's always good to be reminded that other folks have their moments as well. ;)

[Spidey]

mature :rolleyes:

Hey I aplogized twice already Thursday night. She doesnt want to accept it, then I will give back what shes giving to me.

[Spidey]

I'm sorry Spidey, but I'm LOL'ing at this thread. I "get it" but I'm still laughing. It's always good to be reminded that other folks have their moments as well. ;)


Ya with her the moments seem to last 2 long. This will end Sunday night Im sure

[Chr1s]

Hey I aplogized twice already Thursday night. She doesnt want to accept it, then I will give back what shes giving to me.

You know, the 2 of you might end up resenting each other, and that my friend, will spill out into other areas of your life together.

[Spidey]

You know, the 2 of you might end up resenting each other, and that my friend, will spill out into other areas of your life together.

This kinda stuff has been going on for 10 years now. She loves revenge and rarely says shes sorry. Really makes me mad. Now I just give back what she gives me

[Starkicker]

Throw pillows are totally necessary. When you're watching something and you spill your drink or food, rather than get up and get a cloth and wipe up the spill, I just use the pillows :)

It's gross I know, but after a couple of days my wife gave up on them now they're in the basement.

[Spidey]

Throw pillows are totally necessary. When you're watching something and you spill your drink or food, rather than get up and get a cloth and wipe up the spill, I just use the pillows :)

It's gross I know, but after a couple of days my wife gave up on them now they're in the basement.

they were laying on the floor since Thursday night. Now they are in the backyard

[sonick]

This seems fitting: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEqgxAsnQlM

[B40]

Now they are in the backyard

Pics? :cheesygri

[bubble.tea]

OK, Ive been married for just over 10 years now, and last night we had another fight, this one about throw pillows.

We have them on the bed, 5 of the damn things. To "colour coordinate" for the room. Whatever, I'm a guy I don't care. She removes them at night and puts them back in the morning, so doesn't really bother me. But they serve no purpose what so over.

We recently moved to a new house, and so she bought some pillows to match the curtains or whatever. But she has them setup so you have to move the stupid things when you sit down, plus she has the same coloured draping blanket or whatever you call it over the one end and back of the couch.

Sure it looks all nice, but they are a major pain in the ass. One thing that bugs me is wanting to sit down and there is something on your seat, whether is be papers, toys, or yes, throw pillows. If its there, I'm pushing it off.

So last night I had my hands full and went to sit down and of course these stupid pillows are on the way. I take my foot and kick them on the floor so I could sit down.

hence the fighting started.

My observation is, if it conflicts with you sitting down, it shouldn't be there.

I proved my point with the blanket, went to sit down on that spot, it all falls down, etc.

I told her I don't want these things on our couch's. I want to sit without having to move blankets or pillows.

Any other guys have tis problem with their girlfriends or wives.


And dont get me started on decorative candles you cant burn, or the fancy soaps you cant wash with, or the good towels hanging in the bathroom you cant use :D
lmao. My S/O and myself roflmao'd just now reading this. Needless to say, this is NOT an issue of contention in our house. WE HAVE A PERMABAN ON THROW PILLOWS.

Whatever you do, don't lose the argument. Be strong.
........

HEHE....verrrry nice.

best revenge = dutch oven her
I'd pay to SEE you actually do this to you wife, and NOT suffer any serious repercussions.

This kinda stuff has been going on for 10 years now. ....

Is it the 10yr itch...or the 7yr itch? C'mooooooon Change her up!!! :lol:

[Alvito]

Great advice from a teenage punk, who's long term girl friend to date, is his left hand.

i'm not a teenager. and I'm right handed.

[VorteC]

The great thing about long fights is the make-up sex to follow.. get ready

[deep]

i'm not a teenager. and I'm right handed.

Hence dating the left hand....because it feels like a stranger.

[urameatball]

I actually like cushions... didn't know they were called throw pillows though.

turns my couch into an all-in-one. they work as back support if you don't feel like sitting all the way back, movable/adjustable armrests, pillows for napping on the couch (which I love to do), and something to take out your aggression on.

I don't think I can take a nap on the couch without a 'throw pillow', that's just inhumane.

[B40]

mature :rolleyes:

Who let this woman out of the kitchen? :twisted:

Spidey.. updates?

[Spidey]

Who let this woman out of the kitchen? :twisted:

Spidey.. updates?

Fight ended Saturday night about 7. We had a big blow out late afternoon and basically anything I said she wasnt making sense to. So I said whats the use your asking like a huge child.

She finally came down and admitted everything she was doing was childish (taking down shower curtains, removing all the decorating , etc)

So everything is back to normal, well for this household anyways

[Keelie]

everyone disagrees at times, but a 2-3 day fight over throw pillows :confused:

[Spidey]

everyone disagrees at times, but a 2-3 day fight over throw pillows :confused:

Sure. Welcome to marriage :lol:

[Lone_Prodigy]

Pillow fight.

[Spidey]

Pillow fight.

I guess in a way, yes

[mlc2000]

The great thing about long fights is the make-up sex to follow.. get ready

Make up sex ON the pillows.:D

[weedb0y]

You know, the 2 of you might end up resenting each other, and that my friend, will spill out into other areas of your life together.

so are you telling me that no couple fights? lol people get over resentments but its funny since few ppl have different ways of dealing with anger and stubbornness. Nothing new, since my wifey is worst at letting go of things too. (Actually her whole family has anger issues).

[Spidey]

so are you telling me that no couple fights? lol people get over resentments but its funny since few ppl have different ways of dealing with anger and stubbornness. Nothing new, since my wifey is worst at letting go of things too. (Actually her whole family has anger issues).

My wifes side of the family has the "hate to lose" attitude and to a degree the revenge thing as well.

Me, I like to get it out, talked about, done with, and onto the next thing

[SW20 MR2]

Hahahahaha. Funny thread. My wife loves pillows as well, and when we go to the stores, she always wants to buy more even though we already have some on the couch and bed. I never let her, so she calls me a meanie all the time. :D

[Spidey]

Hahahahaha. Funny thread. My wife loves pillows as well, and when we go to the stores, she always wants to buy more even though we already have some on the couch and bed. I never let her, so she calls me a meanie all the time. :D

Well print out this thread and tell her not buying more will save a weekend of fighting :cheesygri

[sonick]

Hahahahaha. Funny thread. My wife loves pillows as well, and when we go to the stores, she always wants to buy more even though we already have some on the couch and bed. I never let her, so she calls me a meanie all the time. :D

Tell her to watch this, pretty much sums up guys' opinions on cushions and throw pillows: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEqgxAsnQlM

[Talamasca]

Tell her to watch this, pretty much sums up guys' opinions on cushions and throw pillows: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cEqgxAsnQlM

Well that's only the third time this has been posted in this thread.