One of the many joys of marriage is that you begin to see funny patterns in the various conversations you have with your spouse. Welcome to Episode 2 of the Things NaijaHusband Says Series! Inspired by the Things Guys Don’t Say and Things Black Girls Say memes.
Episode 2: JAMMED
7 am
NaijaWife: *Kisses NaijaHusband* “How’s your day looking today? Can we have dinner together?”
NaijaHusband: *Frantically rushing off* “Yes…unless I get jammed at work.”
NaijaWife: *Optimistically* “Oh …but make an effort to ok?”
NaijaHusband: “Right. Love you. Bye.”
12 noon
NaijaWife: *Calling Naijahusband at work* “Hey sweetie! How’s your day going?”
NaijaHusband: “Darling I’m sorry… can’t really chat. I’m pretty jammed.”
NaijaWife: *Slightly Disappointed* “Oh no worries! I understand. Talk to you – – -”
NaijaHusband: *Click*
NaijaWife: *stares at phone*
Three Hours Later.
NaijaWife: *Whatsapps NH* “Hiya! Just wanted to wish you strength today at work. Hope things are clearing up?
No Answer
NaijaHusband’s Whatsapp: *Last seen today at 9:00am* Status: “JAMMED”
8 p.m.
NaijaWife: *Texts him* “Darling did you see my Whatsapp? You coming home soon?
No Answer
10 p.m.
NaijaWife: *Calls Naijahusband at work* “Hey sweetie! Did you see my text? Guess what I’m wearing? That blue – – -”
NaijaHusband: “Sorry babe. Still jammed.”
11 p.m.
NaijaWife: *Removes negligee. Changes to pajamas. Puts away dishes. Blows out candles. Heads to Bed.
5 minutes later
NaijaHusband: *Walks in* NW are you still up?…Are you mad at me?”
NaijaWife: *Silent* pretending to be asleep*
NaijaHusband: “Honey did you hear me? Don’t be mad please…I told you I’d be jammed all day…”
NaijaWife: *Still pretending to be asleep. Snores for emphasis*
NaijaHusband: *Slips hand under the covers…makes an attempt*
NaijaWife: *Refuses to budge*
NaijaHusband: *Makes another attempt*
NaijaWife: *Holds her ground*
NaijaHusband: *Gives up. Slides into bed. Finds note on pillow*
“Sleep has jammed me. Wish it had been you instead. See you tomorrow.”
Couples don’t get it right all the time!
Look out for more episodes of Things NaijaWife Says and Things NaijaHusband Says!
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