One afternoon, a husband sent a message to his wife.
Husband: “Hi, darling. What are you doing?”
A moment later, his phone buzzed with her reply.
Wife: “I’m dying…”
The husband stared at the screen in shock.
Then suddenly, he realized something.
If she’s dying… the life insurance, the house, the car…
For a split second, he almost jumped with excitement. But he couldn’t possibly say that, so he quickly tried to sound like the most loving husband in the world.
Husband: “Oh, my sweetheart! How can I possibly live without you?! My life would be empty!”
He even added a crying emoji for extra effect.
A few seconds later, another message arrived.
Wife: “Relax, you idiot.”
“I’m dying my hair.”
The husband froze.
All his imaginary plans for freedom disappeared in an instant.
He quickly typed back:
Husband: “Oh… good… good… I knew that!”
But his wife wasn’t finished.
Wife: “Also, since you care so much… can you pick up some groceries on your way home?”
The husband sighed and muttered to himself,
“Next time, I’ll just ask what color…”