A Note That Backfired
It was just another ordinary morning until she spotted a note on the fridge—one that made her pause. Written in her husband’s familiar handwriting, it carried an unusual boldness, far too daring for their quiet suburban life. She knew immediately: this was no ordinary message, and her reply would have to be just as memorable.
That morning, the wife discovered her husband’s note:
My dear wife,
You know I have certain needs that, at 57, you may no longer satisfy. I’m very happy with you and value you greatly as a wife. I hope you won’t misinterpret this, but I will be spending the evening with my 19-year-old secretary at the Comfort Inn. Don’t worry—I’ll be back before midnight.
Later that night, the husband returned home to find a note waiting for him on the dining table:
My dear husband,
Thank you for your honesty about my age. I’d like to remind you that you are also 57. As you know, I teach mathematics at the local college. Tonight, I’ll be at the Hotel Fiesta with Michael, one of my students and the assistant tennis coach. He is young, energetic, and, like your secretary, 19 years old.
As a businessman with a strong understanding of math, you’ll appreciate that we are in similar situations—except for one key difference: 19 goes into 57 far more times than 57 goes into 19. Consequently, I won’t be home until tomorrow.
🔹 Conclusion
Sometimes, wit and logic speak louder than anger. The wife’s clever response not only mirrored her husband’s audacity but turned the situation entirely in her favor. It’s a humorous reminder that a sharp mind, a little cleverness, and an understanding of numbers can make even the boldest assumptions backfire.