What to do about a problem spouse

[Figgy1]

A friend of mine has a little problem. Their spouse doesn't want to go back to Disney. Help! Got any ideas? THNX

 

[Master Yoda]

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[lostpro9het]

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[MickeyMomV]

A friend of mine has a little problem. Their spouse doesn't want to go back to Disney. Help! Got any ideas? THNX

When are you/they going? Is there anything at ESPN WWOS he might be into? As of last year the Braves still hold spring training there? Does he golf? I think Disney still has a couple of golf courses around that haven't been converted into residential areas.

 

[Figgy1]

When are you/they going? Is there anything at ESPN WWOS he might be into? As of last year the Braves still hold spring training there? Does he golf? I think Disney still has a couple of golf courses around that haven't been converted into residential areas.

It's not me I'm going August this year and spring or summer 2017 or you'd be bailing me out or attending a divorce party Disney style. The problem spouse is female, I just don't get it! I suggested jewelry

 

[Schneewittchen]

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[networkpro]

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[Wendy Pleakley]

Why don't they want to go? What are their interests? Knowing more could result in some good advice.

There is more to Orlando than Disney. It could be possible to plan a trip that both could enjoy.

 

[Weather_Lady]

How does the spouse feel about vacationing separately? What if he went to WDW with just the kids, or with other family members?

I think this happens more often than people realize -- my father and stepmother have a good and strong marriage, but they discovered years ago that their vacation and travel styles and preferences are so different that for them to go anywhere together, one of the two was always miserable and just putting on a brave face. They agreed instead to vacation separately -- for example, Dad might go with his buddies on a rustic fishing trip in Canada, while my stepmother and a female friend or sister-in-law do a cultural tour of Europe. They both have a good time, they're still traveling with trusted family/friends, and nobody feels left out because they're doing it by mutual agreement.

 

[rob0519]

A friend of mine has a little problem. Their spouse doesn't want to go back to Disney. Help! Got any ideas? THNX

Maybe your friend in the problem spouse in the equation by insisting on going back to Disney. It's a big world out there with lots of places to go. At the moment is sounds like two people not willing to negotiate.

You're not likely to get any specific, constructive ideas unless you provide more information about why one person wants to go and the other doesn't.

 

[NonnaT]

Let me just say here I am the most totally blessed woman on the planet!
DH (disney honeyman!) loves to do so much of what I like to do. I actually believe he loves WDW more than me!
We both love to travel, we go to the same church, we enjoy riding horseback, and adore the grandchildren! He is a gem! (My BFF says there will be a line up of ladies with casseroles @ my funeral if I go first - lol)
I've been through a divorce (or 2) and knew exactly what I wanted if and when I ever married again. That was 28 years ago!
But I like all the advice pp have given!

 

[Jahona]

Not to be cruel but the replies on this thread have me laughing out loud and getting weird looks for coworkers. I think were all missing the question of what are her reservations on going to Walt Disney World. You have to understand problem before you can offer solutions. The only thing right now is to compromise and go to WDW and then go someplace later in the year for her.

 

[jaklgreen]

My hubby likes WDW but not like I do. So I go solo most years. He is happy, I am happy, we are all happy. We have a great marriage and relationship but we are 2 different people with different likes and dislikes. I see no problem with spending a few days apart doing what we like to do. I think it makes for a better relationship since neither of us feel like the other is keeping us from doing what we love. Your friend should go without her husband.

 

[DrummerAlly]

Let it go! Let it go...!

Seriously - the secret of a happy marriage is compromise. I'm sure they'll find a way.

 

[HRHPrincessAriel]

Maybe your friend in the problem spouse in the equation by insisting on going back to Disney. It's a big world out there with lots of places to go. At the moment is sounds like two people not willing to negotiate.

You're not likely to get any specific, constructive ideas unless you provide more information about why one person wants to go and the other doesn't.

This. I love WDW and I myself would choose multiple places to go before going to WDW. I looooove to ski and could go multiple times a year. DH doesn't. We meet in the middle and go every 2-3 years. He loves going to all inclusives and could go yearly. I just like it. We compromise and go about every other year.

 

[michaelnyc]

any chance going to disney together but not go to the parks together?
there are so many other things to do in orlando, fishing trips, shopping trips, outlets, etc
tons of stuff to do off property, maybe meet up for meals outside of the disney bubble?

 

[mouse_luv]

Don't take her. Problem solved!

 

[Hakunamatata]

A friend of mine has a little problem. Their spouse doesn't want to go back to Disney. Help! Got any ideas? THNX

First world problems?

 

[RandomPrincess]

We do WDW together but my husband has no interest in returning to DL. My DH enjoys hanging out at home (staycation) while I go. I have even taken my kids without him. He loves for us to go but it's not his thing. He's all in on our trips to Orlando though.

She tried it and didn't enjoy it enough to return. He's not goign to pressure her into it. Best case time passes and she changes her mind in the future.