Well at least in our household. We had one of our biggest arguments in years a couple of days ago when trying to navigate through an unfamiliar city.
I accidently let the word stupid out. I think that April took it out of context and it became a global word. You know one of those words that allow not exclusions. I was only referring to a particular aspect that was related to anything directly connected to map reading by April.
Anyway once it was out it was really out there and there was nothing that I could do to take it back.
Anyway I have learned yet another invaluable lesson in my journey of life –
- Know where you are going.
- Don’t ask your wife to read a map
- If you do be prepared to go the wrong way but don’t ever say anything.
I really dont think that April is stupid. And we are laughing together now at the stupidity of our argument and my stupidity in ever thinking that a word like stupid could just be taken to mean one thing.and not be a comment on the whole person
Actually Ellie navigates everywhere for us, the main issue that we have faced is me(peter) not asking for directions. Which now i do easily and regularly. I think that map reading like asking for directions can be a learned art.
Our tips are as follows:
1. If you find yourself going the wrong direction, be patient and work together to get to where you are going.
2. Encourage and teach your wife to read a map