what tricks do you use

[Buried20KLeague]

Reading this thread I have to wonder what the posts would look like if any “significant others” visit this website.
Oh I’m sure I’ll see a response that says that they don’t let their spouse log onto the internet, or wear shoes for that matter, boy howdy; it must be magic being married to that guy.

Wait...

YOUR WIFE READS?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?

I've been doing this all wrong.

Or right... :drevil:

 

[Llamaface]

Ahhh a pushy hen pecking Doris, I've seen your type waste many a good man :animwink:.

To be fair I've grown fond of my wife over the last 26 years, but she still doesnt fold my shirts properly despite constant training. If it wasnt for my easy going nature shed have been upgraded years ago.

Try showing her this video. If she can master it, it will free up lots of time for her to clean out the gutters.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=An0mFZ3enhM

 

[wdwwdeagle]

Since when has the internet and its use classed as white good operation?

I do say, I've seen quite a bit of dirty laundry aired on this forum, so it counts in my book. How else would I get away with these posts?

 

[TwoTigersMom]

Well you've met her, so you know she knows her place. :animwink:

Reading this thread I have to wonder what the posts would look like if any “significant others” visit this website.
Oh I’m sure I’ll see a response that says that they don’t let their spouse log onto the internet, or wear shoes for that matter, boy howdy; it must be magic being married to that guy.

As Mr. Sak said, I have had the pleasure of meeting both Mr. & Mrs. Sak. Trust me, she doesn't take any crap! :ROFLOL: I can totally imagine that he laughingly told her what he said on here yesterday and she laughingly knocked him upside the head and all was well. Mrs. Sak seems to have an excellent sense of humor (of course I'm sure that's a requirement to keep her sanity). :lookaroun :kiss: Love ya Mr. Sak!

Thats because they've been deprived of prime Scottish beef.

*spits drink all over the pc screen* Thanks! :lol:

 

[harveyt0206]

Pumbas posts = :ROFLOL::ROFLOL::ROFLOL:

Fortunately, I speak sarcasm quite well (just ask my hubby!)

As for how I convince him - well, we had that fight just a few weeks ago. And I lost. We are going to Santa Fe this year (his choice). But, he said that we could alternate years, so I am atleast guaranteed a trip every other year as long as our jobs/finances allow it.

 

[bjlc57]

I came across this post while in Student teaching.. and I showed it to my wife and my two daughters.. needless to say, I had to step lively the next few days..:

Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal - on time. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospects of a good meal are part of the warm welcome needed.

Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so you will be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your makeup, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh looking. He has just been with a lot of work-weary people. Be a little gay and a little more interesting. His boring day may need a lift.

Clear away the clutter. Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives, gathering up school books, toys, paper, etc. then run a dust cloth over the tables. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift, too.

Prepare the children: Take a few minutes to wash the children's hands and faces ( if they are small), comb their hair, and if necessary, change their clothes. They are little treasures and he would like to see them playing the part.

Minimize all noise: At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of washer, dryer, dishwasher or vacuum. Try to encourage the children to be quiet. Be happy to see him. Greet him with a warm smile and be glad to see him.

Some don'ts: Don't greet him with problems or complaints. Don't complain if he's late for dinner. Count this as minor compared with what he might have gone through that day.

Make him comfortable: Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or suggest he lie down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him. Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soft soothing and pleasant voice. Allow him to relax-unwind.

Listen to him: You may have a dozen things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first.

Make the evening his: Never complain if he does not take you out to dinner or to other places of entertainment. Instead, try to understand his world of strain and pressure, his need to be home and relax.

The goal: Try to make your home a place of peace and order where your husband can renew himself in body and spirit.


Trust me.. It was suggested to me, that should I like to avoid an accident while I was sleeping , by the three of them, that it may be wise not to use the post for a classroom discussion..

 

[Tiggerfanatic]

I vote for separate vacations, too. He goes hunting in Montana and I go to Disney World - it's kept us married for 32 years!

Pumba - maybe we could start a class - "Sarcasm as a Second Language" - you teach and I'll grade the papers.

 

[LoriMistress]

I found winning cash on a gameshow really helped in convincing my wife to go back to back years on trips...

...now if I could just find another show to win...

I was thinking about auditioning for Deal or No Deal.

 

[tjnpd116]

My wife likes disney, (just not as much as I love it). We do the I pick one year, she picks the next. It didn't take me long to learn so when it's my year, I secretly hide a little extra cash all year, and then buy annual passes. Then we get to go twice to disney on my year and go somewhere for her the next. It works out great for me, just have to work a little more overtime on my year then hers.
Also have two kids, and when she was dead set againts not going this year. Took the three year old son to dentist, and when he was crying at home later, he stated "mommy, mickey mouse misses me", while trying to hold back the tears. YEP, that worked just got back from disney in may. And with my new annual passes, should be going back sometime before this time next year.

 

[tjnpd116]

"I act like an absolute child until I get my way."


It also doesn't hurt to act like a child until i get my way sometimes either. Had to resort to that a few times over the years!

 

[Courtney1188]

I came across this post while in Student teaching.. and I showed it to my wife and my two daughters.. needless to say, I had to step lively the next few days..:

Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal - on time. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospects of a good meal are part of the warm welcome needed.

Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so you will be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your makeup, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh looking. He has just been with a lot of work-weary people. Be a little gay and a little more interesting. His boring day may need a lift.

Clear away the clutter. Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives, gathering up school books, toys, paper, etc. then run a dust cloth over the tables. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift, too.

Prepare the children: Take a few minutes to wash the children's hands and faces ( if they are small), comb their hair, and if necessary, change their clothes. They are little treasures and he would like to see them playing the part.

Minimize all noise: At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of washer, dryer, dishwasher or vacuum. Try to encourage the children to be quiet. Be happy to see him. Greet him with a warm smile and be glad to see him.

Some don'ts: Don't greet him with problems or complaints. Don't complain if he's late for dinner. Count this as minor compared with what he might have gone through that day.

Make him comfortable: Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or suggest he lie down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him. Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soft soothing and pleasant voice. Allow him to relax-unwind.

Listen to him: You may have a dozen things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first.

Make the evening his: Never complain if he does not take you out to dinner or to other places of entertainment. Instead, try to understand his world of strain and pressure, his need to be home and relax.

The goal: Try to make your home a place of peace and order where your husband can renew himself in body and spirit.


Trust me.. It was suggested to me, that should I like to avoid an accident while I was sleeping , by the three of them, that it may be wise not to use the post for a classroom discussion..

I recommend asking your students to give you a lesson on what sarcasm is...

 

[Tiggerish]

Have dinner ready. Plan ahead, even the night before, to have a delicious meal - on time. This is a way of letting him know that you have been thinking about him and are concerned about his needs. Most men are hungry when they come home and the prospects of a good meal are part of the warm welcome needed.

Prepare yourself. Take 15 minutes to rest so you will be refreshed when he arrives. Touch up your makeup, put a ribbon in your hair and be fresh looking. He has just been with a lot of work-weary people. Be a little gay and a little more interesting. His boring day may need a lift.

Clear away the clutter. Make one last trip through the main part of the house just before your husband arrives, gathering up school books, toys, paper, etc. then run a dust cloth over the tables. Your husband will feel he has reached a haven of rest and order, and it will give you a lift, too.

Prepare the children: Take a few minutes to wash the children's hands and faces ( if they are small), comb their hair, and if necessary, change their clothes. They are little treasures and he would like to see them playing the part.

Minimize all noise: At the time of his arrival, eliminate all noise of washer, dryer, dishwasher or vacuum. Try to encourage the children to be quiet. Be happy to see him. Greet him with a warm smile and be glad to see him.

Some don'ts: Don't greet him with problems or complaints. Don't complain if he's late for dinner. Count this as minor compared with what he might have gone through that day.

Make him comfortable: Have him lean back in a comfortable chair or suggest he lie down in the bedroom. Have a cool or warm drink ready for him. Arrange his pillow and offer to take off his shoes. Speak in a low, soft soothing and pleasant voice. Allow him to relax-unwind.

Listen to him: You may have a dozen things to tell him, but the moment of his arrival is not the time. Let him talk first.

Make the evening his: Never complain if he does not take you out to dinner or to other places of entertainment. Instead, try to understand his world of strain and pressure, his need to be home and relax.

The goal: Try to make your home a place of peace and order where your husband can renew himself in body and spirit.

Y'know, unemployment has caused my DH to be a househusband for a year while I go to the ol' 9-5 every day (reality: 9-6, or maybe 7).
Therefore, shouldn't I be expecting all of this when I get home? :ROFLOL: