So, anyone want to settle a NWR debate between FH and I?

esb980 Posted: Mar 13, 2006 05:13 PM

So, anyone want to settle a NWR debate between FH and I?

Okay, so I leave for work about two hours before FH. To be nice, I make his coffee for him (I don't drink coffee) so all he has to do is turn it on. WELL, I was running really late on Friday and I didn't get to make the coffee, I had a cup of juice, put the cup in front of the coffee pot, and rushed off to work. Well, FH called me to tell me:

he broke the coffee pot

and IT's ALL MY FAULT!!

Heres why (this is his warped logic)

He turned on themachine and hopped in the shower. To his dismay, there was no coffee when he finished getting ready. When he finally figured out that I must not have made the coffee,and he decided to do it himself, He clumsily pushed the juice glass (that I had left there) into the coffee pot, and it broke!!

He thinks I should replace it, because if I didn't leave the cup there, or if I would have just made the coffee, then we would still have a pot.

I think heshould replace it, because it was SO his fault the pot broke, AND I don't even drink coffee!!

So, who should replace the pot?

Goldi1021 Posted: Mar 13, 2006 05:15 PM

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Honestly, I would have left a note. I always leave DH notes. But whats done is done and since you two are living together, it really does not matter who purchases it because you share in living expenses.

jada2destiny Posted: Mar 13, 2006 05:16 PM

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For the sake of argument and elevated drama, just go half on the pot. You'll be glad that you did.....Men never think they're wrong and his logic will always make sense

cindyandkevin Posted: Mar 13, 2006 05:18 PM

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I'd say go half, it's a compromise and this really isn't something that should cause a major issue between the 2 of you.

I don't drink coffee either but I make it for FH like you do, since I leave for work before him. I know he really appreciates it and that's why I do it, so I'm trying to place us in your scenario.

I think I'd want him to replace it (as I can see you're feeling) but I'd also feel partially responsible and guilty for not making it. So we would prob agree to go half.

Goldi1021 Posted: Mar 13, 2006 05:20 PM

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OR you could direct him to the closest Starbucks...

though my FAVE coffee is from McDonalds, followed by 7-11 then Dunkin Donuts

esb980 Posted: Mar 13, 2006 05:21 PM

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Posted by cindyandkevin

I'd say go half, it's a compromise and this really isn't something that should cause a major issue between the 2 of you.

I don't drink coffee either but I make it for FH like you do, since I leave for work before him. I know he really appreciates it and that's why I do it, so I'm trying to place us in your scenario.

I think I'd want him to replace it (as I can see you're feeling) but I'd also feel partially responsible and guilty for not making it. So we would prob agree to go half.

yeah, it's not a big issue. We're kinda arguing about it in a jokeing way...

AND YES, I felt GUILTY for not making it.... I'm glad I'm not the only one!!

Goldi1021 Posted: Mar 13, 2006 05:23 PM

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YA know its kind of like when I gethome 2 hours earlier from work than DH does. I offer to make dinner happily and willingly (he cleans) and he says 'Ill have left over chinese food.' Um and what am I supposed to have? Men don't get it Eleanor - you may be right!

esb980 Posted: Mar 13, 2006 05:25 PM

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Posted by Goldi1021

YA know its kind of like when I gethome 2 hours earlier from work than DH does. I offer to make dinner happily and willingly (he cleans) and he says 'Ill have left over chinese food.' Um and what am I supposed to have? Men don't get it Eleanor - you may be right!

Yeah, I'll say to FH, 'what do you want for dinner' and he'll say 'I'm okay' and I'm like..... Thats nice, but I'm not!!!

Blu-ize Posted: Mar 13, 2006 05:31 PM

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Posted by esb980

Posted by Goldi1021

YA know its kind of like when I gethome 2 hours earlier from work than DH does. I offer to make dinner happily and willingly (he cleans) and he says 'Ill have left over chinese food.' Um and what am I supposed to have? Men don't get it Eleanor - you may be right!

Yeah, I'll say to FH, 'what do you want for dinner' and he'll say 'I'm okay' and I'm like..... Thats nice, but I'm not!!!

Men have brain damage. They are born with it and this proves it.

Tell him to get his own coffee at 7-11. Don't replace it.

You are nice enough to make his coffee in the morning...it is not your job and sole purpose in life. he needs to get over it and if he wants coffee then he can replace it. No skin off your back!

AprilBride2006 Posted: Mar 13, 2006 05:35 PM

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I would have left a note, but I can see how it would be he's fault. Even so, I'd still go in on half, or have him buy it.

sr081906 Posted: Mar 13, 2006 05:42 PM

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OK.... something is wrong here. He breaks the pot and most people think YOU should split half.

He broke it, he can replace it. That was not because you did something wrong. It's is own clumsiness.

Sorry, there are going to be some days where you won't be able to do something for him. Wait until you have kids.

I understand he has become a creature of habit but you cannot be blamed for it.

VadersBride2006 Posted: Mar 13, 2006 08:48 PM

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Posted by Goldi1021

though my FAVE coffee is from McDonalds,

Is it really that good? I never get it there b/c I have before and it was always yucky!

As far as the pot goes, my suggestion would be to get a stainless steel pot, like those thermos types. There is less of a chance it would break.

SillyBeans Posted: Mar 13, 2006 08:50 PM

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Posted by sr081906

OK.... something is wrong here. He breaks the pot and most people think YOU should split half.

He broke it, he can replace it. That was not because you did something wrong. It's is own clumsiness.

Sorry, there are going to be some days where you won't be able to do something for him. Wait until you have kids.

I understand he has become a creature of habit but you cannot be blamed for it.

I agree! you don't drink the coffee so let him buy the pot. and let him make it himself for now on, see that's what happens when you try to be nice

Goldi1021 Posted: Mar 13, 2006 08:50 PM

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Posted by VadersBride2006

Posted by Goldi1021

though my FAVE coffee is from McDonalds,

Is it really that good? I never get it there b/c I have before and it was always yucky!

As far as the pot goes, my suggestion would be to get a stainless steel pot, like those thermos types. There is less of a chance it would break.

I douse it in light cream.

glinda_goodwitch Posted: Mar 13, 2006 08:51 PM

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I would just go in half. FH has broken two of our coffee carafes while washing them and we just buy a new one together.

sarahthegreat Posted: Mar 13, 2006 08:51 PM

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he broke it, not you. but as someone else said, it doesn't really matter who pays for it, its all coming out of the same account.

and ps - 7-11 is better the mcdonalds coffee, with the exception of the french vanilla cappachino at mcd's

glinda_goodwitch Posted: Mar 13, 2006 08:52 PM

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I love McDonalds coffee too! I drink it black. I can't drink Starbucks because I drink my coffee black and theirs tastes awful black.

JandJ1224 Posted: Mar 13, 2006 08:55 PM

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why should you pay for somethign you don't even use!!! It is so not your fault too!

Dooles Posted: Mar 13, 2006 09:03 PM

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FYI: Apparently McDonald's is now serving a new 'gourmet' coffee that gives Starbucks coffee a run for its money, according to an unofficial taste test on the CNN morning show.

Anyone tried it yet?

scappy123 Posted: Mar 13, 2006 09:38 PM

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Thats a tough one. I loove coffee, FH hates it, but always makes sure he has coffee and my vanilla creamer for when i come over. In return, i always have chocolate milk for him

Sorry, I am torn, if it was me personally, I think i would just buy a new one.........