An old man notices that his wife seems to be having trouble hearing.
He suggests she get a hearing test, but she firmly refuses. Determined to show her that there’s an issue, he hatches a plan.
He goes upstairs, grabs a recorder, and turns it on. Knowing she’s in the kitchen, he yells downstairs, “Honey, what’s for supper?”
There’s no response. So he goes down the stairs and tries again, “Honey, what’s for supper?” Still nothing.
Next, he enters the living room and shouts, “Honey, what’s for supper?” No answer.
He even stands right outside the kitchen door and calls, “What’s for supper?” But still, there’s silence.
Finally, he walks right up behind her and exclaims, “Honey! What’s for supper?!”
She spins around and replies, “Damnit, Al! For the hundredth time, it’s CHICKEN!!!”
Moral of the Story:
Sometimes, people just need a little push to realize there's a problem. Whether it's a hearing issue or a toxic relationship with parents unable to hear, it's up to us to be the catalyst for change. And when they finally do, it's best to be prepared for the reaction. Just like Al, we may need to shout a few times before our loved ones finally hear us out. But in the end, it's all about finding a solution and moving forward together. Even when it requires patience!
