by Sandra T.

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A question of love...

October 19, 2007 08:54 AM EDT

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Several years ago, probably before we were even married, I purchased a book. At the time Rick and I never seemed to talk, so this was a book of questions that should lead to interesting conversations. I just happened to stumble across it this morning, and maybe it's because I'm sick, or maybe it's because I have not been asleep for 24 hours, but I found one question very relavent at the point in time...

If you were sick and feeling miserable, would you rather be by yourself or have your partner with you? Why?

My answer is easy. I am sick and feeling miserable, and right now I'd rather have Rick with me. He even stayed up with me until 5am before he finally crashed on the couch. I just hate being sick! But having him near makes me feel better somehow.

Tags: sick, husband, partner, love, question

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Ana S. Oct 19, 2007, 8:59am EDT

Good morning! I am so sorry you are sick. :( But I have to agree..having the one you love nearby somehow makes you feel better. Though sometimes I do still miss my Momma and her wonderful home-made chicken soup! That always made me feel better.

Hope you feel better!ANd Rick sounds like a good man!

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Denise B. Oct 19, 2007, 9:01am EDT

sorry you are sick, and I am with you I want my guy with me to make me feel like i am not alone

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Heather W. Oct 19, 2007, 9:08am EDT

Hope you start feeling better soon.

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Sandra T. Oct 19, 2007, 9:12am EDT

Thanks all! I really hope I feel better too! I am missing work today so I have to go in tomorrow!

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Joyce C. Oct 19, 2007, 9:26am EDT

Do rest and drink a lot of water. :)

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Midnite Writer -- Kim Oct 19, 2007, 9:27am EDT

Hubby doesn't come around much when I'm sick. It's like I'm forgotten :(

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Midnite Writer -- Kim Oct 19, 2007, 9:27am EDT

Hope u feel better soon!

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shayne trout Oct 19, 2007, 9:35am EDT

I hope you feel better soon. I suppose it would depend on who my partner was. My hubby is no good when I am sick, he tries but he wakes me up to ask me things. UGh!

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Bhawana 'Gather Proud Mom' Oct 19, 2007, 11:47am EDT

Get well soon..

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Nan G. Oct 19, 2007, 12:16pm EDT

Sorry that you are still sick. I guess it depends on what is going on with me before I make a decision. If I am really feeling bad, it is nice to have someone around but if sleep and rest is what I crave then to be alone works best. Sometimes they mean well but the prodding and fussing can stall much needed rest and recoup.

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Rita j. Oct 19, 2007, 2:49pm EDT

I would rather have my partner with me also

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Sam C. Oct 19, 2007, 3:56pm EDT

Its truly a comfort and reassurance to have your significant other there in good times and bad

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j - Frugal Mom - r. Oct 19, 2007, 5:05pm EDT

I'm sorry to hear you are sick, but it is good to hear that you have a caring husband.

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Risa G. Oct 19, 2007, 5:40pm EDT

I would rather have Steve with me, even if I was sick. I don't like being by myself when I am ill or feeling miserable.

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Danielle P. Oct 19, 2007, 5:49pm EDT

I hope you feel better real soon. I like to be left alone so I can sleep. My boyfriend likes me to check on him at least once an hour. He likes to be babied.

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Sandra T. Oct 19, 2007, 6:08pm EDT

Danielle I think all men like to be babied! But sometimes I like it too! And hubby knows that 8)
Thank you everyone for the well wishes, I think I'm beginning to feel better - at least I've been out of the bathroom for a few hours now!

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Lavonne www.bildurdreams.com Oct 19, 2007, 6:31pm EDT

I love being pampered and taken care of but would prefer it were my Mother. Unfortunately she passed away 4 years ago and I really miss her.

My husband is great also except when it comes to cooking or fixing something special - then I have to do it myself.

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Sandra T. Oct 19, 2007, 7:49pm EDT

Lavonne sorry for your loss! That would be a great comfort too!

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David The Nighthawk B. Oct 19, 2007, 10:03pm EDT

Hope you get better (drink a lot of orange juice)

Rick sounds like a fine chap

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Birdee F. Oct 19, 2007, 10:04pm EDT

I would like to be all alone without anyone around (hubby or kids) so I could just sleep...I don't think I have to be sick to want that either LOL!

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Rick Dreamie Oct 20, 2007, 3:05pm EDT

Hmmm, no doubt about it, baby me :D

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William M. Oct 20, 2007, 4:32pm EDT

Ain't love grand. Be with the person you love.

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Bonnie S. Oct 20, 2007, 5:25pm EDT

I hope you feel better soon, I like when my hubby is home when I'm sick.

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Sammie B. Oct 20, 2007, 10:23pm EDT

That's sweet. I'm sorry you're sick, but that's such a great thought. That's love, right there. :)

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Bundy P Oct 24, 2007, 6:19pm EDT

I like to be left alone when I'm sick...

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Elijah Casabonne Feb 15, 2008, 9:29am EST

Been there, done that, got the tshirt and didn't want it! Get better soon!

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