1. Accept that writing a blog post is more important to your blogger than:
- Ironing
- Dusting
- Emptying the dishwasher
- Cleaning kitchen cupboards.
- Tidying the lounge
Not accepting this will lead to marital discord.
2. Accept that your blogger’s self esteem will become linked to their blog’s views, visitors, likes and comments.
3. Never ever comment or question the design of your blogger’s blog. This can be a minefield and you need to tread carefully.
Treat commenting on their blog design in the same way as you would do with commenting on their hairstyle or outfit.
4. Start to listen out for that magic ping of a blogging notification (a ‘like’ or a ‘comment’), bloggers usually cheer up after a ‘ping’ or two. So its best to ask them to do something for you like put a wash on, iron your shirts and tidy up after the kids…’post a ping’.
5. Accept that there will be times when your blogger is deep in ‘creative thought’ and disturbing them could result in them producing a poor blog post. During these creative times its best for you to keep a low profile and concentrate on keeping on top of the housework.
6. When going on a ‘date night’ with your blogger make sure they have access to Wi-Fi. They need to stay in contact with their blog at all times. If you view their blog like its their small child or pet you will not go wrong.
7. Accept that your blogger will bore you silly with their blogging achievements. Pillow talk may need to include an in-depth analysis of their worst performing posts. Caution – don’t give your opinions on what you perceive to be their worst performing blog post, this sort of behaviour will lead to marital discord. They are the expert on blogging now.
8. Accept that your blogger will have unrealistic blogging expectations. In their head they are weeks away from becoming a super pro blogger. Their stats will paint a very different picture.
9. Guest bloggers are like celebrities to your blogger. Your blogger will shriek loudly and jump into the air when a guest blogger agrees to write them a post. This can happen anywhere; at home, supermarket, car park or the local shop. As soon as this happens you also need to jump into the air in celebration and perhaps then say that you feel a little bit light headed after hearing their earth shattering news.
1o. On a regular basis try to think about how hard it is for your blogger to maintain a successful blog. They are going through their own form of personal hell what with keeping on top of blog administration, making sure links are working, writing posts and checking their stats tool on an hourly basis. Go easy on them!
Happy Blogging all you bloggers 🙂
It’s taken me a while to teach myself to refrain from obsessing over my blog stats–page views, number of comments, etc. I participate in the “A Round of Words in 80 Days” writing challenge/blog hop. It’s a wonderful and supportive community of writers, and the conversations we have on my blog and fellow writers’ are enough to make blogging rewarding and worthwhile to me. And yes, getting a comment totally makes my day. 🙂
Thx for reading 🙂
I hope you have given Mr BWM a chance and printed this off for him..put is somwehere prominent, like the kitchen?! 🙂
Hmmmm!
I’ve turned off the “ping” notification on my mobile phone and have altered my blog settings so that the only email notifications are only made for new comments on my posts and not for likes. I also put my phone out of viewing distance when I’m writing, so I can’t see the flashing light on it that shows that I have an email or text message. Even so, I still get distracted. One day … Hrrrrumph D:
Tried all of that 🙂
Nice to see you on Blondewritemore Sarah Potter
This is a fantastic blog post! The comedy woven in truth goes without saying. It amazes me how in 10 short “rules” you have basically outlined how crazy we can be 😛
Arrrr thx Candice Coates 🙂
Oh, what a great post! It made me laugh out loud many times! So funny! So well written!
Arrr thx Iwillbloom 🙂
I guess we’re not “committed” enough here 😉 Cute post.
Thx Jay 🙂
Fab post. I’ll need to show this to my husband so he is more aware of how deep my blogging addiction lies. 😉
I find emailing him the link works treat! Thx for the feedback 🙂
Haha, love this! Have read to my husband and he agrees with every word. Love your writing style too 🙂
Thx Yvette @ Big Trouble – feedback is appreciated. Hope your husband uses the tips now 🙂
Quirky and so damn true! I can’t stop my hands from sharing this 🙂
Arrr thx for the feedback 🙂
This post made me smile at some places, and laugh at others…haha…you painted the perfect picture of a blogger!
Arrr thx Rosanna…appreciate the feedback 🙂
Thx I Will Bloom 🙂
Haha. My husband pointed this out to me. I think he was googling support groups for himself. Very funny x
Thx for your feedback 🙂
Thx for the link 🙂
I think I should show this to my husband! lol
At least his upcoming deployment will give him a little vacation from me blabbing about my blog stats. 😛 http://www.triskelereviews.com/
I have pinned it to the wall for my husband to read lol! At least you can go ‘blog stat’ crazy whilst he’s away 🙂
That’s true! haha
Reblogged this on Writing Rachael Ritchey and commented:
My Blonde friend has the right idea here. Just accept it and life with be happier. 🙂
So accurate!
Thx 🙂
Ticked so many of these!
Lol!
Oh yes, this wouldn’t be half so funny if it were’t so true!… #SundayBlogShare
Hey – yay!!! Thx for dropping by! Happy Sunday
This was so darn cute! Loved it! (And… it’s all true!) 😀 ❤
Hey thx – happy Sunday!
You’re welcome. ❤️
I am sure my hubby would agree with each and every one of these beautifully written and highly insightful tips that cut straight to the heart of the blogging condition.
I actually had to turn off my audible notifications for WordPress as I was becoming too much like Pavlov’s dog.
Lol Allie P! 😂
The Bloke felt completely left out when I started taking blogging seriously! Now, he’s accepted that it is a part of my day and enjoys the perks that comes with it… Took him a while though haha!
Think I need Hubby Dearest to read this lol!!! He just doesn’t get it!!!
Nor does mine lol!
What can we do.. need a Spouses In Denial group set up! SID!
Yay! My husband just moaned at me not laying the table for breakfast – I was like “it’s social Saturday” – he gave me an eye roll lol
Lol! I have to go get ready for a religious parade… taking me away from the #Social Saturday hashtag all day now… How inconsiderate!!!
Sigh!
😙
OMG ….so true! My other half doesn’t get it either!
It’s tough when you need to post something and a loved one asks you to clean the kitchen 😊
Ummm, what’s a stat’s tool and what are stats. Mine are low they haven’t popped up their heads over the fence yet 🙂 Fun post!
Thx for reading 💁🏼
By the way Lucy my comment was tongue in cheek, I am just starting the learning process 🙂
Good for you! Enjoy the learning. I am still learning too 😏
I am really enjoying the process 🙂 You are doing wonderfully!!
I had to share this with my own husband! Especially the bit about housework 🙂
Yay let’s start a revolution! 💪🏼 thank you and happy Saturday!
Spot on! I have to share this with my husband! Esp when there are household chores undone, or when I am on the phone during mealtime… 🙂
Yep – I find highlighting some key points works well too 😂
Sooooooo need to share this with my hubby also!!! Love the post and can relate to many of the points. 😊👍🏻
Love your blog – couldn’t find a follow button. Can you add me to a mailing list?
Hello. There is a email address option on the sidebar if you prefer to do that? 😊
” If you view their blog like its their small child or pet you will not go wrong.”
Yes, yes, YES! In fact, all of this, YES! I definitely need to get this printed out and hung over my computer desk as a reminder to hubby (and the kidlets too, for that matter). 😀
Ha! So true. Love it!
You know what? I’m sensimg a change in our household … ever since winning my award at the Bash… hes been more agreeable about my blog and writing! He even looked at my storyboard with interest last night! Yes he calls me ‘hashtag valiey’ which , loosely translated, means She Of The Hashtags!
Um, I’m definitely going to need to share this with my hubs! Ha! And highlight the part that says leave me alone to my creativity while he keeps up on housework!!
Hilarious, and so true!! Going to share with my hubby….
I definitely sense a noticeable flinch from my husband when I sigh heavily while working on a blog post. He knows, something isn’t right in blogland. He stays away, or softly pats me on the arm. “Anything I can do?” he’ll ask. “NO. I mean, no, love. I’ve got this.” He slinks away.