Stacy Tavor Merwin is putting her foot down, and I am not so sure that I would do the same. Would you? Here is the situation: Her husband, Josh, is a freelance sports photographer for Sports Illustrated and ESPN. They were married on February 5th of last year, which at the time was the day before the Super Bowl. Now it is on the day of the Super Bowl. Stacy, insisting that their first wedding anniversary trumps the Super Bowl, has made dinner reservations for 8:00 pm… right in the middle of the game. But trying not to be a very controlling wife, she is allowing her husband an hour and a half of the game. Personally, I think they could’ve celebrated their anniversary during the day and enjoyed watching the game together. Clearly, sports are a big part of her husband’s life. But hey, who am I to give marriage advice?
Merwin appears to be on the defense throughout her article. She has to know that so many men and women sports fanatics are out there judging her marriage and her demeanor. She says, “But before you judge me as a demanding, insensitive wife, I should explain: It's our anniversary. Our first anniversary” (huffingtonpost.com). She uses the repetition of, “It’s our anniversary. Our first anniversary,” to add dramatic effect and importance of the phrase. Merwin is trying to get people to take her side on this issue. She then goes on to say that, “Before you start throwing rotten tomatoes, know that I make my fair share of sacrifices for my husband” (huffingtonpost.com). But is it really about an eye for an eye? Should Merwin make her husband miss the game?
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ReplyDeleteWell, if she really loves her husband and she knows he really loves what he does, shouldn't they be able to compromise? I agree with you Katherine...they should have done an extra special celebration during the day. Nice post!
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