On one ordinary night, an older couple lay in bed

 

 

each with their own thoughts. The husband was on the brink of slumber, while his wife was feeling unusually romantic and eager to engage in conversation.

With a gentle and loving tone, she began reminiscing, “You used to hold my hand so tightly when we were courting.”

Her husband, feeling exhausted and drowsy, reluctantly reached over and held her hand for a brief moment before attempting to drift off to sleep once more.

However, her romantic sentiments were far from sated. She continued, “And you used to kiss me so passionately.”

Slightly more irritated this time, the husband reached over again, planted a quick peck on her cheek, and hoped this would satisfy her romantic desires so he could finally get some rest.

But just thirty seconds later, her voice broke the silence once more, “And you used to bite my neck.”

Now, the husband’s patience was wearing thin. Annoyed and puzzled, he threw off the bed covers and got out of bed, clearly agitated.

His wife, bewildered by his sudden actions, couldn’t help but inquire, “Where are you going?”

With a touch of exasperation, he responded, “To get my teeth.”

This humorous tale captures the essence of marital humor, where the husband’s interpretation of his wife’s romantic recollections takes an unexpected and amusing turn. It’s a lighthearted reminder that communication and understanding in a long-term relationship can sometimes lead to comical misunderstandings, keeping the spark alive through laughter and shared memories.