Degrees don't make you a clever fella......

            I cringed when I heard him say those words. Although I couldn't see her face, I knew she was heartbroken. This wasn't the first time he'd done this in my presence.
            I was sorely tempted to slap his face. Perhaps slapping some sense into him at the same time. Sometimes I wonder what could be going through his mind when he carelessly threw statements of that nature. Or were those statements really carelessly thrown??
            He's always bragging about being the top student, top performer, high achiever blah blah blah. Okay, we get the message. So we are all aware that you're clever...at least academically. And you made it in the corporate world. But I've got news for you my dear fella.....you ain't the only one. Sorry to burst your bubble!
            In my opinion, you're an utter moron when it comes to personal relationships. I know you've been a hermit for the longest time. You're used to having things your way. But hey, you chose to marry the woman! No one pointed a shotgun at you. You'd better buck up and be a good man to her!
            In the marriage arena, your stupidity is most apparent. For your information, YOU are supposed to provide for her - it's YOUR duty. And when you give her a present, you don't go reminding her every single minute that YOU paid for it, that it is YOURS and that YOU can do anything you like with it. Especially not in front of others.          
            A present/gift is defined as "something VOLUNTARILY transferred by one person to another WITHOUT compensation". Capische? Don't go around telling us all that you gave her a present and in the next breath say it's yours.
            Another thing...why do you like to belittle her? Especially since you tried so hard to get her back on her feet. Don't you realise that she's particularly fragile/vulnerable right now? That she's especially sensitive?
            Do you want her to go? Because she's that close to leaving. I know she has a bag all nicely packed already. Push her hard enough and she may just up and go.
            And you'll be back to your hermit existence. With pets for company. Probably live in a super-messy abode. Shying away from family and friends yet again.
            She's currently the best thing that has happened to you in a long time. Appreciate her. Make her happy.
            If you can't make her happy, at least don't make her miserable. If you hold on to your ego, you won't be able to hold on to her.
            All those degrees you have...well, they can't help you in this situation. And they won't make you feel so clever too........