When my husband (Michael, 53m) and I (50f) were first dating, we were long distance for about the first year. We’d see each other on weekends or every other weekend, until we finally decided to live in the same city.
We have an inside joke that during this time Michael’s “other girlfriend” was Katarina Witt, a famous ice skater that he had a huge crush on who appeared in Playboy during that time. Over the years he admitted that that issue served as a helpful “distraction” for him during that time (this was before iPhones etc!). I’ve always felt a funny little kinship with her after he admitted this, lol.
So I got him a jokey gift for our anniversary – a framed photo of one of the pictures from that issue (they are all classy). He loved it and thought it was hilarious – it’s now hanging in our bedroom (temporarily, also as kind of a joke).
Michael’s parents visited over the weekend and his mother saw the photo and has asked a lot of questions about it. Why is it there, what if children see it, etc. She clearly thinks it’s weird.
I don’t like when she gets in our business. But honestly I’m wondering if she has a point here?
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Parents are being parents they are always concerned. But I think this is a very funny and inside joke gift 🎁
Honestly, if it’s classy enough for the bedroom, it’s classy enough for the family! Besides, nothing says ‘happy anniversary’ like a little playful nostalgia.
That is a fabulous gift. It sounds like you two have a wonderful marriage. Everyone should mind their own business — esp your in-laws. If the children are old enough to get it (I assume by your ages the kids are prob pre-teens or older) THEY will think it’s funny. I can’t get the image of Katarina out of my mind…..:-)
I love the gift. It’s something sweet and personal between you and your husband. It’s none of her business what you have hanging in your room. It’s personal and speaks to a time in your relationship when everything was brand new. This inside joke between you two is a constant reminder of what an amazing relationship and friendship the two of you have. Don’t let anyone judge what’s personal and what they will never understand because it’s an inside joke and they are on the outside. Don’t second guess the amazing thing you have with you husband or let her make you feel insecure where there is no need.