Oooh Moshe, did you step on a landmine with this one!
For openers, I’m inclined to agree with Oomis.. you’re probably single.
2nd – I’m not sure what Dovv is referring to, but it just so happens, I did hear a terrific pshat on this mishnah:
“Sicha”, meaning mindless chatter is to be avoided with your wife. Talk to her like an adult! Talk tachlis! The pshat was illustrated by a story of an adom godol (don’t remember which one, and note taking on Shabbos afternoon is not an option) whose Rebbitzin, of many years, was niftar. His children suggested that he consider remarrying. His reply: “Do you think your mother can be replaced just like that? Do you know the hours we spent talking about inyonie emunah and ruchniyus? She was more than just a housewife.. we shared some of the deepest thoughts and understood each other in ways I cannot describe.”
Too bad I don’t remeber the godol’s name (it would blow Moshe Rose out of his seat).
I’m sure there are other pshatim (and would love to hear them!) but clearly Moshe’s glasses are “Rose” tinted!
Get with the program, Moshe. Wifes are our friends / partners / alter-ego / you name it.
They understand us better that we understand ourselves. (Gee, I hope Mrs. BP reads this post!)
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