Dear LBB: My husband has been pressing me to get rid of at least half of my shoes. He doesn’t understand why I need [[number deleted to remove the shock that even I experienced]] pairs of shoes. No matter how I explain the different heel heights, styles and colors required for a modern woman, he just doesn’t get it. Should I — in the interest of compromise — get rid of some just to appease him?
Dear Obviously Super Rich Shoe Addict: No.
This is a joke, right? Because after he finds his power has extended to editing the shoe collection, he’ll get to work on the clothes. Next thing you know, he’ll be rummaging in your make-up bag and want to know why you need more than two lipsticks (pink and red).
It’s the camel’s nose under the tent, my friend. Do not give in. Rather, look for more creative places to horde hide your shoe collection.
My husband may ask me to edit my shoe collection, as long as in return I am allowed to get rid of his trains (in a box for the 20+ years I’ve known him), his Little League trophies from 35 years ago (for participation, not winning), and his extensive collection of videotapes (and the VCR) and laserdiscs (and the laserdisc player) that are never watched. In other words, my shoe collection is safe … and growing.
What a terrific response, Jen!
(sniff, sniff) You make me so proud, Suzanne!!
Now that’s funny~ I don’t care who you are. But I believe you just made that up,right? LoL
No, I didn’t! I really did get this question, which at first I could not believe. I mean I am sure she had some of those shoes even before she was married!