Should I divorce my husband

nursmimi, BSN, RN · May 10, 2019

I think it's funny! Good grief, too many people with no sense of humor...

Forest2 · May 10, 2019

14 minutes ago, nursmimi said:
I think it's funny! Good grief, too many people with no sense of humor...

Because a lot of nurses didn't think it was funny is why cards as a gift is not appropriate. Some take their profession very seriously I'd say.

allnurses Guide · May 10, 2019

4 hours ago, T-Bird78 said:
The cards were trying to be funny, I hope, but divorce is too much of a pain in the butt. LOL. If nothing else, challenge hubby to a game of strip poker!

YES, keeping a sense of humor keeps a marriage going! And yes, strip poker would be fun. If I didn't have a kid in the house still. ?

Editorial Team / Admin · May 10, 2019

24 minutes ago, Spidey's mom said:
YES, keeping a sense of humor keeps a marriage going! And yes, strip poker would be fun. If I didn't have a kid in the house still. ?

Sounds like someone needs to arrange a sleepover somewhere else ??‍♀️?

ruthogden, ASN, BSN, MSN, PhD · May 10, 2019

I say, if this is his pattern about everything and he amuses himself by belittling you and your feelings.. dump him.. I did after 23 years of marriage and haven't been this happy in years (it did take a couple of years to settle into my new life). Emotional abuse is the most prevalent type of abuse and hardest to extricate yourself from.

OyWithThePoodles, RN · May 10, 2019

Ehh. I asked my husband what he was getting me for nurses week. He said "well, I already got you a deck of cards, what else do nurses need?" (He had my son given me a deck for my birthday)

Then he says "I'd get you a stethoscope but those are only for doctors."

I knew he was completely joking, and honestly if nurses are going to post pictures joking and saying they are mad a code was called because they are missing their card game... what do you expect? (I'm guilty too, posted a pic of me playing cards at my desk).

Divorce, no. And truth be told, if I was given a deck of cards from my workplace I would probably think it's hilarious.

Takethatfordata · May 10, 2019

Our DON gives us gifts for nurses week and at the bottom of the gift bag was a deck of cards, I thought to myself “nice touch” and laughed out loud! Our company culture is far from one that would be offended.

0.5GPA, ADN, CNA · May 10, 2019

If you think that is good grounds to divorce someone for something that trivial I would HATE to see when he really does something bone headed.

That will someday happen! I’m a guy I know ? bonehead moves are a part of whole experience.

hawaiicarl, BSN, RN · May 10, 2019

Even though you might want to cut him as he shuffles around the house he sounds like quite the joker.

Mids · May 10, 2019

4 hours ago, ruthogden said:
I say, if this is his pattern about everything and he amuses himself by belittling you and your feelings.. dump him.. I did after 23 years of marriage and haven't been this happy in years (it did take a couple of years to settle into my new life). Emotional abuse is the most prevalent type of abuse and hardest to extricate yourself from.

Oh good lord, that's a bit extreme. Finding a situation hilarious that your spouse does not is not emotional abuse. Even married couples can have completely different senses of humor...

FolksBtrippin, BSN, RN · May 10, 2019

On 5/9/2019 at 9:29 AM, gonzo1 said:
We were given a deck of cards for "hospital" week. They don't do nurses week, or day. I think it was disgusting and rude of administration, but my husband thinks it's hilarious. Am I just a crusty old bat? Lord knows I'm old enough to qualify.

I agree. That's disgusting and rude of administration. It shows a total lack of appreciation for everything you do.

Divorce your employer.

Leader25, ASN, BSN, RN · May 12, 2019

On 5/9/2019 at 10:31 AM, Davey Do said:
My card, sir:

Have Cards Will Travel