Different statement, right? Why I will always schedule my nail salon appointments.

That’s a luxury item, right? Something that makes you feel good, or put together, or always on, right?

But there are people in this world who’ve NEVER had a manicure let alone the amazingness of a pedicure! Simply crazy to me!

I get it though, people’s priorities are different. Here’s why I always will keep my nail salon appointments over many other things.

Why my Nail Salon Appointments are A Must

If I didn’t ever dye my hair or if I chopped it all off, my husband wouldn’t care. He most likely wouldn’t notice unless I went bald.

I know that if I completely changed my wardrobe, he might give me some funny looks. But probably wouldn’t care too much either because he picked me for other reasons.

I don’t do a lot in the kitchen and we hire out a cleaning person because being domestic isn’t my strong suit. I can take a pretty picture, wear a face of makeup well, and can host people at our house like the drop of a hat. And I can help him change his email password and figure out some pretty techie things for not being a techie. I listen and give sage advice when needed most. I ensure our girls are taken care of and sometimes feel as if I’m raising them myself because he travels so much. Our house runs pretty well because I ensure it’s a well oiled machine.

BUT if my nails are growing out, or get chipped, it’s the first thing he notices! And I then hear about needing to go to the nail salon each and every day until it’s done…

I’m glad he does it.

Here’s why.

It gives me a routine and opportunity to take a little time for me when I wouldn’t otherwise take it. Every 2 weeks I get to take 2 hours out of my day and the hecticness that is our life and enjoy someone doing something for me.

This might sound really weird or that Steve is controlling or requiring too much from me but in all honesty, {while I think he likes it and wants me to have my hands looking nice} I think this is a very simple request compared to what a lot of people in relationships experience.

I mean, I decided on a whim that for the first time in our 5 year relationship that I wanted to go blonde. And didn’t need to ask his permission or if he would like it. I also decided on a whim without even talking about it first that I wanted to get my eyebrows micro-bladed for ease in my daily life. He barely noticed either of these things. <– well, he did notice the drastic difference in hair color, but only after a day or so.

Not to mention, I’m deathly terrified of needles and the thought about reliving that experience to write about it just now makes me a bit sick to my stomach and light headed — but TOTALLY worth it!
As long as I’m happy and getting things done, he’s happy. Sometimes though, if I forget to schedule an appointment or if we are traveling, he will gladly remind me that I need to get to the nail salon as soon as we get back because it drives him crazy.

I think this is related to his dislike of chipped paint or scuffed walls in buildings or our home as he does the same thing when he notices that has occurred.

I know, super weird and interesting. But I wouldn’t have him any other way as he has enough going on in his mind already.

So tell me, what weird or unusual ‘requests’ does your’ significant others or spouses ask of you?
xoxo,
AJ

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