With my wife, I've got no sex life. The dog keeps watching me in the bedroom so he can learn how to sit up and beg. I told him to watch my wife so he can learn how to roll over and play dead.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A joke about lack of intimacy and absurdity.
- In plain terms
- He jokes about his dog watching his wife.
- What can you take from it?
- Absurdity can mask loneliness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle loneliness?
- Is humor the best outlet?
Another view
It degrades marital intimacy.
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