central - east central Minnesota - | cottonhauler's wife - 5/28/2016 19:57 Before I ask this question, allow me to admit that I know very little about agriculture. I am, as my husband says, a "city girl", but I support my husband in his love of agriculture as he supports my love of education (I'm a teacher and school counselor). I know there is much to be learned from Ag-Talk, and I think it's great that people from all over can connect over their shared interests. But does any wife out there ever feel that her husband's love of Ag-Talk is a bit too consuming? When we eat a meal, his fork is in his right hand, his phone (with Ag-Talk) is in his left. As soon as the alarm goes off in the morning, Ag-Talk is on while he watches the morning news. And on it goes. So, am I the only one who feels that too much Ag-Talk (as with too much anything) is harmful to a marriage? Not a wife - but, yes . . . too much of anything can be harmful to a marriage. Eating time (breakfast, lunch or supper/dinner) should be "Tech" free time. Time for eating and sharing of news/info from each other. AgTalk can be consuming like Facebook and other tech places. Too much of a "good" thing and something has to give. I generally check things out in the morning, before heading out (wife getting ready) and then the evening sometime. But, never at the table/counter. We both have access to smart phones, tablets and PC's. At the tble, we try to focus on each other. |
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