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Once a cheater …

by samantha on August 12, 2009

I always wondered what it would feel like to cheat. Is the thought of being caught as exhilarating as one says? Would one be so invested in this other relationship that it really wouldn’t matter should ones indiscretion come to light ? How could someone ever cheat worry ALL. THE. TIME.?

I now have my answers.

I never thought I could be one to cheat. I don’t think I can lie that well – but, apparently one does not have to be able to lie: well, in my case I don’t.

When I first cheated I was in a bad spot and needed help. I wanted nothing more to fix things but as stresses mounted I was put in a position where I felt compelled to rely on another.  Completely unavailable to me, at one of my weakest points, I left – hand in hand – lead away, not only by my lust, but the volatility of our relationship which brought us to this crossroad. I push buttons, we’d push and pull, then sooner or later one of us would end up overheated before turning our back on the other, moving our separate ways. Occasionally we’ve found our way back to each other, but it’s not the same as it once was. That lust is gone. That strong sense of desire; gone.

Before I cheated, I was certain we would work things out. I was certain it was a phase and we would once again, find our way back to each other. Now? Things are different. The attention I get elsewhere is undeniable. The attention to detail, the precision of our movements; together as one. As cliche as it sounds: we were made for each other. Being together – as one – is magical and perfect. It’s everything it should be.

I just don’t know how to tell my beloved that it’s over. I’ve found another and I am moving on. I just don’t know what else I can do. There is nothing left. There’s nothing that binds us as it once had.

How do I tell my beloved Bissell I am leaving for a Dyson?

Okay, so I’m not REALLY leaving. I’m just dreaming of leaving.

I borrowed my step-mom’s vacuum cleaner; her Dyson, while we were moving and can I just tell you I thought I would love them before because – well, who wouldn’t? Shiny, pretty and they are said to have amazing suction, right? But they come in purple!? Purple, people.

I am planning my escape to be with this wondrous beauty. I am hoping to let my Bissell down gently, but I just haven’t found the words. It’s been so faithful over the past few years that I can’t bring myself to throw it to the side of the road, wiping my hands as I turn my back on it.

But dude? DYSON.

Or….

A violent death could make my dreams a little more conceivable. Maybe a fall down the stairs? An unfortunate meeting with a pool wet spot – I could tell Mike: “Well, I didn’t know it wasn’t able to suck up liquids” and shrug as I slyly disguise my grin with a shoulder shrug and a slight toss of my hair.

Or I could be smart and ask him right after sex. That always wins.

Regardless. I have a new mission.

A mission which I assume will take many months of planning to execute just so.

A mission that will have to be coordinated to the very last detail so not to upset the other appliances or my husband.

After all, it would be dreadful if they were to stage a coup; revoke my right to cook boil water, have clean clothes or marvel at their beauty as I admire myself in their reflection their lustrous shine.

They all deserve their time to be shiny, right?

In time my friend. In time.

You will be mine. You will be mine.


{ 22 comments }

1 PrincessJenn August 12, 2009 at 2:07 pm

ROFL! You’re hysterical.
I heart my Dyson. It is one of my prized possessions. And I will never ever cheat on it, that’s for sure.

2 MommyGeekology August 12, 2009 at 2:07 pm

You’re so cute. We have a dinky little vacuum right now, does the job I guess, ::shrug:: I keep telling myself I don’t need a shiny new one yet b/c we just have an apartment… lol

3 melissa August 12, 2009 at 2:10 pm

LOL. My bissell just died , well the belt broke for the 3rd time and I refuse to fix it. asking for a Dyson after sex is a splendid idea. do you think during sex would be pushing it? hmmmm

4 mom, again October 21, 2009 at 11:11 pm

oh, I dunno, if you did a little, um, demonstration, imitating the relative suction vs suckyness of the dyson vs. the one you have now, then asking during sex could work quite well.

5 Kristen August 12, 2009 at 2:13 pm

Hahahaha! I can’t wait to cheat on my Kenmore vacuum because I hate all things Sears related. But for me, I drool over a Miele one. Dyson just doesn’t do it for me. Although I also haven’t used one…

6 Karen August 12, 2009 at 2:15 pm

You and me both… I’m a little closer to Dyson-ness though. My vaccum is ancient, the handle’s a bit broken and it stopped sucking ages ago. So it sucks. Budum-bum-tssh…

It’s all down to deciding which one to get…

7 AmazingGreis August 12, 2009 at 3:11 pm

I’m hope to leave my Dirt Devil for a Dyson one day. A girl can dream, right?

8 cindy w August 12, 2009 at 3:53 pm

My Dyson was my first Mother’s Day gift to myself. My husband refused to buy it for me because buying his wife a vacuum cleaner would’ve been too 1950s chauvinist, and I can appreciate that. So instead, I took his Sears card & went to the store and bought it my damn self. At the time, I was living in a house with four cats, a 3 month-old baby who spent most of her time on the floor, and a very messy husband. I *needed* that Dyson. And I’ve loved it ever since.

(Also? You can use the hose to suck up bugs, and they die in the airless cylinder. No more smooshing & then picking up with a paper towel. LOVE!)

9 Krystle @snarkykisses August 12, 2009 at 3:59 pm

Soooo, I started reading your post, you know… mouth hanging wide open, eyes bulging out like I just witnessed something horrific, blank starring into the computer, slowly digesting the words, rereading parts to make sure I got it all…in awww, Sam? Yeah… Sam? Did you? Really? Sam? I want to talk to you because I …Sam? Really? and then I got to the paragraph of “Before I cheated, I was certain we would work things out. I was certain it was a phase and we would once again, find our way back to each other. Now? Things are different. The attention I get elsewhere is undeniable. The attention to detail, the precision of our movements; together as one. As cliche as it sounds: we were made for each other. Being together – as one – is magical and perfect. It’s everything it should be. and my heart melted a little bit inside because… well, and I was all somber and sad and Uhmmm… you just moved into a new house.

Then you beesh it was like being hella bitch slapped over and over again when I read the “How do I tell my Bissell…that I’m leaving for a Dyson?” …and then you were all, “HA!!!!!!!! Got ya bitch! PSYCH!”

These stink eyes are lookin’ at YOU!

Oh, and I’m not even clicking on that last link, because when it highlighted “my friend” with my mouse, the link showed up below and I saw the word Animal, and well.. I so desperately need a good one. I had to vacuum the other night because the DirecTv guy was coming over to fix the box/tv from the lightning strike, and uhm… I HAD to vacuum so he didn’t lay down on the floor, only to get back up looking like Mr. Shaggy… you know, because that would be embarassing, kinda. Until he asked to use the bathroom. My house really isn’t that dirty.

…hope you get your vacuum soon, along with a pool boy. And, pictures? Hai! We want pictures! And, I need a picture of mah roomz!

10 jennifer, playgroups are no place for children August 12, 2009 at 4:03 pm

I had to scroll down to see what exactly you were talking about!

I, too, would like to have a fling with a Dyson. I know my husband would be annoyed, but really…it would be so good for the health of our marriage. Clean carpet makes me really, super happy.

11 JessieGinAZ August 12, 2009 at 4:10 pm

this post had it all and was full of sheer awesomeness-

It was a train wreck that my eyes would not leave–I felt yucky reading it since I don’t know a lick about “you” and must have found your bog via someone else’s “blogs I read” list –so I felt like a nosy neighbor that has lived down the street and walked past your house with the curtains open and lights on inside and always looked but never waved hello–LOL

I want a dyson too LOL

12 Karen Sugarpants August 12, 2009 at 4:13 pm

i’m right there with ya. we are sick people. :P

13 C @ Kid Things August 12, 2009 at 4:24 pm

Are you sure the Dyson feels the same? I would hate for you to break up with one, only to get rejected by the other.

14 Suzy Voices August 12, 2009 at 5:08 pm

I love, love, love my Dyson with the fire of a thousand suns. I don’t really like it when other people use it. I love to empty out the dirt catcher thingie and see all the filth that was in my carpet.

Do it. You won’t regret it. Live on the wild side.

15 Chicky Chicky Baby August 12, 2009 at 7:53 pm

Dysons, they never lose suction. If you catch my meaning.
*wink*

16 flutter August 13, 2009 at 2:39 am

My Dyson and I were meant to be

17 Marketing Mommy August 13, 2009 at 10:25 am

You had me going there for a minute…

I left my vacuum for a Dyson and I don’t regret it for a minute. Is there another appliance in the whole world that makes me WANT to clean?

Didn’t think so.

P.S. Because they’re so pricey, I waited until WantNot posted an amazing deal and I pounced. I got mine for under $300.

18 WM August 13, 2009 at 11:01 am

Du uude you are so wrong for this. I was all OMG, OMG, OMG and then WTH!??

But seriously I love it.

19 Amanda August 13, 2009 at 11:49 am

First the LG washer/dryer.
Now, Dyson.

If you cheat on your dishwasher that’s it – I’m leaving.
Unless you get a Bosch, or a Electrolux, or anything else.
Then, I’ll stay.

20 BigGirl August 13, 2009 at 2:06 pm

Asking after wifely duties is always a good time to get what you want. I have a crappy kenmore but then again I’m also lucky enough (or rather smart enough to convince The Husband that I can’t clean well enough) to have people come in and clean for me so I’m not going to push my luck, or my vacuum for that matter.

21 mma gear August 13, 2009 at 3:08 pm

Dysons are by far the best vacuums ever. They are so advanced.

22 Erin August 14, 2009 at 12:15 pm

I gotta tell you, leaving my Dirt Devil for a Eureka Mighty Mite canister vac was a life changer. I was completely giddy, and, two years later, I’m still in love. Even though he’s lost a wheel, I’d never leave him for a Dyson…….even if it’s purple. :)

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