Laws of Olfaction
I love you.
I love you more.
No, I love you more.
No, I love YOU more.
*Gag. Choke. Puke.*
That dialog? Never happens in our house. I’m just not that kind of girl (No offense to those who are nauseatingly affectionate, it’s just not my thing). I tend to resort to the- I think you’re cute so I’ll kick you under the table or tug on your chest hair- demonstrative ways of affection. I know. Dadisodes totally scored in the maturity department when he chose me as a wife.
Anyhow, Chris over at Wat da Wat recently posted on how he nudged his family with the proverbial “Why do you love me?” My immediate thought, “Oh…. I must try this out on Dadisodes.”
See, Dadisodes is an I-Love-You guy. I get the single sentence I Love You emails, incoherent I Love You’s while drifting off to sleep, and the borderline annoying, cheery I Love You’s in the morning. Not that it’s not wonderful and sweet to hear, but part of me is intrigued to see if he actually has evidence to back up his claims.
So yesterday when I received his usual 4pm phone call from the office, I retaliated to his “I love you, see you soon” farewell with, “Oh yea, but why do you love me?” (with raised brow and all).
“Huh? WHY do I love you….?”
*insert awkward silence*
“Uh…”
“Because…I love waking up to you in the morning,”
“…and…and…”
“…and you smell good.”
*re-insert awkward silence*
“Did you just say….I SMELL good?”
“Hahaha. Yes.”
“Uh, thanks hun.”
*Click*
Seriously. Homeboy should have stopped while he was ahead. I smell good? Has he been spending too much time with our dog? I suppose I have been diligent about showering and applying deodorant. And occasionally wear 3 for $24 Victoria’s Secret body splash. But are these measures really grounds for love?
So, what shall we take away from this experience?
Guys, if your significant other asks why you love them, avoid hygiene.
Single gals (or guys), don’t forget to shower, everyday. You may just score yourself a geek. I’ll let you decide whether that’s a good thing or not.
I must have smelled da-yum good that day.
I think that is so sweet. Poor guy…you kind of hit him unprepared! There is something to waking up in the morning to somebody who also happens to smell good, you have to admit. Come on…admit it…YOU LOVE HIM! Say it…hahaha! Who else could make you laugh the way he does???
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October 21st, 2008 at 11:20 am
Thanks for the link Momisode…Actually smelling good is very important, so I’m with Dadisode on this one even though you did caught him way off guard.
Beautiful picture!
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October 21st, 2008 at 11:23 am
again… another LOVELY wedding picture! I LOVE your wedding pictures, they are amazing!!
as for the I Love You stuff… it is said here, but mostly just a quick thing every now and then. We are more like the kick under the table or whatever, like you. Of course, we shower the kids with lots of praise and LOVE you’s.
So if I asked Bryan why he loved me, I wonder what I would get?? probably something along the lines of… well um… you know. OR come on now I don’t have time for this.
LOL
it’s okay. I take him just the way he is.
great post!
glad you smell good and shower on a regular basis… it is pretty important.
xoxoxo have a great day!
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October 21st, 2008 at 11:44 am
Gorgeous picture! I (hopefully) I don’t smell like anything. Sometimes onions from cooking.
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October 21st, 2008 at 12:10 pm
I think smelling good is just the way men see it. You smell good, you look good, you just make them FEEL good. It’s not like the explicit thing that we left-brained women can pull off in terms of analysis. I totally backed you on the tire gauge, but on this one, I’d give poor Dadisodes some slack.
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October 21st, 2008 at 12:17 pm
That’s a very beautiful gown.. and a lovely bouquet.. and a good looking hubby of course
You don’t need all three to smell good look good in picture.
But smell does affect your smile.
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October 21st, 2008 at 1:05 pm
I’ve played that game. Common responses include:
1. “Because you put up with me.” To which I reply, “this is about me, let’s try to keep it that way. Another answer, please.”
2. “Because you’re a good cook.”
3. “Because your more patient with the kids than me.”
….see, “because you smell good” doesn’t sound so bad now, does it?:)
October 21st, 2008 at 1:06 pm
I am a combination of you and an ILY kind of person…
The IT Guy is not though, and so I always ask him that silly question…so far, he hasn’d given me a reply on how good I smell, maybe I need to get that Victoria’s Secret too! LOL
Seriously, I think Dadisodes answer is sweet!
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October 21st, 2008 at 1:11 pm
I shower every day, and I have nobody.
I think it’s hard to think of a reason why you love someone. I think that the emotion comes first, and then you find their quirks and traits endearing, as supporting evidence, rather than there being a million things about a person that makes you fall in love with them. {pause for breath} I think it’s easy to find things you like about someone, or appreciate, but I’m not so sure about loving things about someone.
/incoherent rambling.
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October 21st, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Ok, I am not a mushy, gushy kind of person. My husband is like Dadisodes and says ILY more often than I do. I’ve never asked him why he loves me…I may just have to someday soon. However, after reading this post, I am forwarned that I may not like the answer. Btw, my answer to him (as to the reason why I love him) is the fact that he can make me laugh.
October 21st, 2008 at 2:20 pm
Christine- It is true. I do. But I’m not sure if he makes me laugh or roll my eyes more.
Chris- Are you kidding me? He knows who he married. Off guard is how I roll
Jenn- LOL! I thought I was going to get the “you KNOW” answer as well. It’s okay. I’ll keep him the way his is as well.
CC- Aww. I heard smelling like food is a good thing
Jen of a2eatwrite – Slack? Hmm…perhaps I’ll give him the benefit of the doubt. This time.
Aiden- Thank you. Smell certainly can affect that
AJ- That certainly puts things into perspective. I love that you asked for another answer. I’ll have to remember that.
Mariposa- Hopefully he gave you better answers.
Solomon- Aww. I hear you. I suppose his strange quirks could be my supporting evidence. Maybe.
Joyce-Anne- Haha, if he’s anything like Dadisodes, you may be in for a bit of a surprise
October 21st, 2008 at 2:40 pm
Great wedding photo! I love your humor! I’ve been away for personal (emergency) reasons and now I’m playing catch up. I’ve left something for you on my site. You can grab it and do what you want or just have fun checking out the sites shared. Glad to be back and see your humor.
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October 21st, 2008 at 2:46 pm
*snicker* i must confess to the “i love you/i love you more” game…
but we do it for fun and frivolity.
my guess is that wonderhubby would have a ready answer to the “why” question. he’s just that way. (don’t hate me!)
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October 21st, 2008 at 3:26 pm
well,sometimes we guys just have a hard time voicing what we feel.
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October 21st, 2008 at 3:42 pm
Annie says, “I love you” and I say, “I love you back.” And sometimes I add, “And you front ain’t bad, either.”
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October 21st, 2008 at 3:43 pm
My poor husband has the same situation. I’ve just never been “mushy” like that. (And he truly is… )
I may have to try this though *lol*
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October 21st, 2008 at 3:47 pm
But you know what? I’ve read that if you do not like a person’s natural scent the relationship will never work. You must be attracted to the way they smell (without perfume or cologne). Smell is very important. So there! It was TOTALLY a compliment!
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October 21st, 2008 at 5:19 pm
If the tables had been turned and out of the blue Dadisodes had asked you *Why* what would you have said? Handsome, smart, funny? No you can’t kick, you have to answer. Hummm *You smell good* sounds pretty sweet now doesn’t it. Even after 30 years with hubby, I get a lot of off the cuff *I love you.*s and I treasure each and every one of them — even if it is in the middle of a football game he is engorssed in and I’m at the computer and he says, “Know what?” and I say, “No what.” and he replies, “I love you.” I just smile and reply, “I love you, too.” We play that game a lot and each time it is corny and sometimes not even very sincere, but it is true. I can’t tell you why, but I know it’s true.
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October 21st, 2008 at 5:34 pm
Aw, what a sweet wedding photo!
I ask my husband why he loves me all the time. Then he just says he is crazy about me. Which doesn’t really answer the question, but I will take it.
October 21st, 2008 at 6:01 pm
hahahaha. poor daddisodes! that was TOTALLY a trick question. lol.
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October 21st, 2008 at 7:37 pm
I’m not the “I love you MORE” type either, but I do make a concerted effort to tell him. Occasionally, my husband will say, “you smell good, what are you wearing…?” “Nothing, I didn’t even shower…” “Mmm, must be those pheromones.” It’s then I know I’m in trouble.
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October 21st, 2008 at 8:07 pm
I’m from one of the very sappy families where we say I love you all of the time. I’ve asked my hubby several times why he love me and he always says the same thing…because you can put up with my BS better than anyone else. Not romantic but it works.
Beautiful picture.
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October 21st, 2008 at 8:27 pm
Never question a geek. We rule the Earth and if we say you smell good, it’s because you do. Sit around other geeks all day who do not smell good and you’ll understand!
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October 21st, 2008 at 8:42 pm
oh – it is sweet , hey he answered the question. too funny.
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October 21st, 2008 at 8:59 pm
That’s a great idea. I think I have to try this with Mr. Rojo sometimes. I’m sure he will say.. because I cook *insert dinner here*.. or because I give the kids a bath.. See.. I think smell good is very nice.
Lovely wedding picture!
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October 21st, 2008 at 9:36 pm
So cute! And I love the title!
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October 21st, 2008 at 9:38 pm
The good news is that next time? I bet he has a ready answer.
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October 21st, 2008 at 9:40 pm
hahaha… your hubby really loves to smell… sniff…sniff…snifff…… he smelled you on your wedding day too… kakakakakaka… sniffsodes?
October 21st, 2008 at 9:44 pm
Corny but cute!
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October 21st, 2008 at 10:08 pm
What a beautiful wedding picture!
I do this annoying thing to my husband. He gives good answers, though, which is why I keep asking!
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October 21st, 2008 at 10:26 pm
funny! We’re sort of mushy here, which has led to mushy kids.
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October 21st, 2008 at 10:30 pm
That is TOO funny! Men can be such dopes when it comes to complimenting their wives.
October 21st, 2008 at 11:39 pm
ROFL LMAO!! Sandy…I love YOU more because you SO ROCK!!
I shared this post with my hubby, as he has always been challenged in the verbalizing his feelings department. We both appreciated this post very much because…well…because it’s US.
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October 22nd, 2008 at 12:38 am
LOL! yeah u probably have smelled the best on ur wedding day!! hahaha! kidding… i am speechless! but thks for this post, it sure makes my day!
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October 22nd, 2008 at 4:59 am
Oh, how cute. Me and my guy are quite the opposite. I’m the one who always says I love you, and he’d respond with an almost inaudible “lovytoo.” Last weekend when I was watching TV in the living room, he peeks down the stairs holding his ice cream dish and says: “Mahal, do you love me?”
Kat: What do you want me to do?
My Guy: So is it like that? When I ask you if you love me it means I need you to do something?
Kat: You never say I love You first.
My Guy: But when I say it I REALLY mean it.
Kat: So are you saying when I say it I DON’T really mean it?
My Guy: Fine, I’ll get my own ice cream.
Funny about that smell thing, I have, many times, asked him how I smell like, and he’d always say “Okay lang.” He’s just ike that, always in the middle of everything, never positively yes, or no, always so-so….. So I kinda wanna hear him say I smell good.
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October 22nd, 2008 at 7:18 am
Aahhahaha poor guy got caught off guard. He was probably kicking himself afterwards.
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October 22nd, 2008 at 10:55 am
Oh, I love your wedding photo!
October 22nd, 2008 at 2:01 pm
My hubbs is the ILY kind of guy too, he says that line a hundred times a day. Sometimes he just sits there staring at me, as if he only just met me. Maybe I should raise my left eyebrow and ask him why sometime?
Hehehehehe, loved your story!
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October 22nd, 2008 at 2:32 pm
I would NEVER answer that question by saying, “Because you smell good.” I just don’t get guys.
Why is it that the mushy women always get the uncommunicative men and vice versa?
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October 22nd, 2008 at 3:57 pm
Who doesn’t love a bowl of yummy candy.
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October 22nd, 2008 at 4:44 pm
You know, Doug says the same thing about me. Something about how my body chemistry is right. Says he’s been with other girls (to think!) that don’t smell good, so he’s glad that I do. I think guys are all the same!
October 22nd, 2008 at 10:47 pm
Hehehe, you guys are cute, even if you don’t do the mushy thing. And you smell nice.
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October 23rd, 2008 at 1:28 am
My hubby used to express that he didn’t know why I would love him. I always said it was ’cause I just couldn’t help myself. And then I learned to sing to him, “I don’t know why I love you like I do/ I don’t know why I just do.” It was enough.
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October 24th, 2008 at 2:52 am
sandy,
love it
i’m gonna try this on my guy. wait, i might not want to know the answers, haha.
kathleen
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October 24th, 2008 at 5:55 am
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October 28th, 2008 at 10:58 am
Hmm, nobody has taken this from the geeky scientific POV, which I truly believe. I think my s.o. smells good too, but I think there’s more to it than just a nice body splash. I think in addition to all of her wonderful qualities, I am also drawn to her by way of pheromones. I know, very unromantic but I think it is a factor. I think it’s my nose that makes me a good cook, and also is what helps me to choose a good mate. hehehe.
October 28th, 2008 at 12:45 pm