- Even when he mopes around hoping to get your attention to show you that he is ill, never make eye contact. Especially if he was planning on fixing that leaky faucet that he’s been avoiding for months.
- It is now apparent that he is sick, because you have just heard the most horrendous noises coming from the bathroom. Let him know you heard and ask if he needs anything. You’re better off nipping this one in the bud than be subjected to the graphic details of what just happened. <Side note: Graphic details are bad when you are the one cleaning it up.>
- Medicate, medicate, medicate . . . Did I mention medicate? Remember his headache is your headache.
- Busy yourself by disinfecting the house, doing laundry, and even changing the oil of your car. You are now too busy and involved to answer his every plea for help.
- Remember he is NOT DYING, no matter how many times he may say he is!!!
- After a few days with little improvement, offer to give him the phone to call the doctor. You know if you called he'd be talking over you giving them his symptoms anyway. Why not avoid the middle-man?
- When he gets home from the doctors and shows you a prescription, try to match his enthusiasm that he now has validation that he is REALLY sick.
- Run, don’t walk, to the pharmacy--this is vital! We don’t want to delay him going back to work any longer.
- Through sickness and in health, doesn't apply to the common cold. Don't be so hard on yourself.
- Most important step, NEVER let him see you roll your eyes! If he thinks that you are displaced by his illness, he will have no mercy the next time you're sick. That is, if he normally shows mercy.
Oh crap, I feel a low-grade temp. coming on!
For God's sake, woman, he's a man, he's got a man cold!
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