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Again you're doing this? Every single summer we go to my sister's
house and every single summer I get the same jealous speech from you.
Carter: What do you mean I'm jealous? Mimi: Even if I go to the grocery, you complain if I wear makeup. Honestly do you think I'm hot for the guy behind the deli? Carter: Well I don't know why you had to buy three new skirts for the summer. Why do you have to dress up? Mimi: I needed some new things. I hate having to justify my buying a new skirt. It's not like we can't afford it. Carter: Yeah. And the reason we can afford it is because I stay home and work. So you and the kids can relax. Mimi: I appreciate that. But it doesn't give you the right to harass me about every purchase I make. Carter: Harass you? Mimi: Yes, harass. I want to be with somebody who trusts me. I'm tired of your jealousy. It's juvenile. It's not attractive. You have no reason to worry. Carter: You should be happy I care so much about you. Mimi: It doesn't feel like "care." Carter: It's only because I love you. Mimi: Love is not calling me ten times a day to check where I am. Love is not listening in on my phone calls. Love is not reading my e-mail. We've been married for 8 years. I'm not going anywhere. Get a grip. Carter: You have to understand. You're an attractive woman. I know there are guys there who would like to meet you. Mimi: I'm a big girl. I'm not going to let some guy seduce me. You've got to believe that. Have more faith in us. Carter: It's just hard when I know there are so many opportunities to meet men. Miimi: Well the same goes for you at home. Carter: I"ll be working. It's not the same. You know that. Mimi: No I don't. You're probably just projecting all this on me because you want to have an affair. Mimi: How would you feel if I was on your back about you staying at home while we are away, nagging you about the possibilities of you having an affair. You'd hate that! Carter: Don't be ridiculous. I would never have an affair. I love you. Mimi: Well, I love you too and I would never have an affair. So, let's just agree to trust each other. Promise me you won't call me 20 times a day. Carter: I need to speak to you, honey. Mimi: Okay, twice a day. But I'm not bringing my cell phone to the beach with me. I'm not going to be on your leash. |
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Sherri Lederman Mandell is a writer, mother and former hat model. |
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