It's a reminder that your preferences aren't the only acceptable way to feel. It's OK if some people like things you don't. On different scales, it's a lesson in tolerance.
It goes hand-in-hand with "Be excellent to each other." Kindness goes far!
Together I hope someday they lead to "Harmony and understanding, sympathy and trust abounding."
Aw. My husband and I used to do this with our retired racing greyhound. This made me cry because we just had to put her to sleep last week. But I'm glad I saw it 💛
Yeah fuuuuuck that shit. My in-laws send us mail to Mr. and Mrs. [Husband's Name] even though they know full well that 1) I kept my own name and 2) I don't use the Mrs honorific. I know it's stupid to get butthurt about two Southern boomers using such an old-fashioned style of address but it really annoys my feminist New Jerseyan ass. I have a fucking name of my own. It doesn't go away just because we tied the stupid knot.
Wow... as someone who is not neurospicy but is interested in those who are, this comment gave me a lot of insight into how your brain ticks. Thank you!
I'm betting Amoroso rolls