My problem with “Sure”

Okay, hello everyone.

It has been a bit, but coming back on this fine April Fool’s day to make a point.

I don’t like hearing sure. I know, how ridiculous. Let me explain…

Its not that I don’t like it as an answer, for the most part I don’t mind hearing it as a response from the general public, but when I’m speaking to my significant other, it really annoys me. I know that’s a weird thing to be picky about. And every so often it becomes a conversation because I’ll ask something, I’ll get a sure and my natural reaction is to ask the question again.

I think the reason it bothers me is because my questions are not asked based on solely a yes or no spectrum. Hear me out, MEN, because I actually think most women would understand. Whenever I ask my significant other if he “would like” to do something, if he “wants to” join me, or if “we should” go out to eat, I’m not only asking if he’s willing to go, but if he would enjoy it. That’s part of what makes an outing extra special, y’know? I don’t want to feel like I’m dragging my partner around or am boring him with stuff. So it upsets me whenever his response seems indifferent.

Like I said, this has become a point of discussion at times, and to be fair he has gotten better about being more specific with his answers. I sincerely apologize if my rationale or lack of bothers anyone, I just thought I’d share. From my part, if he were to say he doesn’t want to do something, that would be fine. I would rather enjoy something on my own than feel like I’m forcing someone to do something, but I’ve always grown up with the idea of inviting everyone you’re with and making sure they’re comfortable with it.

I think it may also be growing up with different backgrounds because he does say he grew up where he could just leave the house, like no announcement or invitation needed to be declared. I don’t think I have ever done that. Like ever. Its not even something that makes sense to me.

Anyway, happy Saturday to all. I’ve eaten a good breakfast and am sipping on some hot coffee. Life is good and I always have to pick something to complain about. I should probably work on that.

-IC

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