The wife...

[Rob-D]

My wfe always wondered why when I started a brush pile fire all the neighborhood men would migrate over (like moths) with six packs and watch the fire with me like it was the first time fire had been discovered. She also wonders why a white haired oldman like me still buys firecrackers and bottle rockets. All I have to say is: duh.........................

Correct me if I'm wrong here but didn't you just call your wife stupid?

What? She calls you stupid too? Sounds like a great relationship!

 

[ihuntbear]

I showed this tread to my wife.She just shrouged her shoulders and laughed and said I do the same thing.

 

[dave1949]

Geez, pal..."uptight" and "greasy needle" come to mind when reading your posts in this thread.

'Greasy needle' ?

I've only been married once, so I am no expert

Rob, my personal theory is there is a good bit of luck involved in long-lasting marriages. People change over time, I guess we should be glad they do. If you and your partner change in compatible directions, it makes it easier.

I am not discounting love, respect, patience, commitment, etc. But I think luck plays a role too.

The divorce rate is subject to changing social viewpoints. Years ago, getting divorced was a much bigger thing than it is now. That doesn't mean marriages years ago were in some way better than now. People felt more restricted from seeking a divorce due to social/family approbation and the resulting sense of shame. More stayed married longer, but maybe for the wrong reasons.

People are people pretty much anywhere in the world you go. But marriages based on love are fairly recent in historical terms, and certainly not the rule today in much of the world. Monogamy does not come naturally to women or men.
Dave.

 

[Hawghauler]

Correct me if I'm wrong here but didn't you just call your wife stupid?

What? She calls you stupid too? Sounds like a great relationship!

Okay, consider your self corrected because you are wrong.

 

[Runner]

I'm 180 degrees out from some of you. My wife gets me and my friends don't. And I like it that way...

 

[Shmudda]

Men will be MEN and Women will be WOMEN.....some things will never change!!

Some men let their wives control the whole relationship, while some wives let the husband control it, and some have equal control.

I personally believe that whatever works to ensure a lasting relationship between the two works. If my wife and I thought exactly alike all the time it would be a recipe for disaster!

Rob, you really need to understand this and get your nuts out of her purse!!

Craig

 

[mwb]

Correct me if I'm wrong here but didn't you just call your wife stupid?

What? She calls you stupid too? Sounds like a great relationship!

I read this forward and backwards, even turned my monitor up side down and I can't interpret this as calling someone stupid.:confused2:

I have an excellent relationship with my wife but she shakes her head and walks away while I am taking great pleasure in getting my bush-whacker 4x4stuck in the pond and pulling it out with the tractor. Good clean fun is all.:thumbsup:

Rob - I think this was intended as humour, not everything has to be so serious.

 

[polo1665]

I read this forward and backwards, even turned my monitor up side down and I can't interpret this as calling someone stupid.:confused2:

I have an excellent relationship with my wife but she shakes her head and walks away while I am taking great pleasure in getting my bush-whacker 4x4stuck in the pond and pulling it out with the tractor. Good clean fun is all.:thumbsup:

Rob - I think this was intended as humour, not everything has to be so serious.

This is well said. My sweetheart has very little understanding of why I would want a trailer to haul my tractor or why I would need that extra tool for my shop.
I have very little understanding of why she would spend $500 for a prom dress that your daughter will wear once. These differences are fodder for a little good natured humor. No harm, no foul.

Rob, you are making a bit too much out of this and as a result you are implying that others here don't love their wives or care for their feelings. That implication is a bit insulting if you ask me.


Mark

 

[Ridgewalker]

Somebody pass the popcorn.

Thanks for stirring up the site Rob. I totally disagree with your position but you have made for some interesting comments.

For what it's worth; my wife and I pick on each other all the time. After 25 yrs + if you can't laugh at each other someone will probably get shot.

Rob, fyi, my last statement is meant to be humorous, I don't think she will really shoot me, at least I hope not.

 

[beenthere]

Reading between the lines (like Rob-D is doing here) leads me to thinking that Rob is unhappilly married and jealous of those of us who are and kid around with our wives (on a forum or not).

And I'd venture to say that he asks for permission to be on the TBN.

I could be wrong.