The Best Relationships Start From Scratch

(My husband and I are walking through the store holding hands.)

Him: “Hold my elbow.”

(I slide my hand up so our arms are linked.)

Him: “Hold my hand.”

(I slide my hand down so we’re holding hands again. I continue following his directions for a while.)

Him: “Hold my elbow. Hold my hand. Hold my elbow. Hold my hand. Elbow. Hand. Elbow. Hand. Elbow-Hand-Elbow-Hand!”

Me: “What is wrong with you?!”

Him: “My forearm was itchy and I wanted you to rub it for me.”