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Posted: 2/27/2015 3:20:36 PM EDT
[#1]
Yes he can go out with the guys. I'm his wife not his mommy.
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Posted: 2/27/2015 3:20:42 PM EDT
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My wife is the best. She never stops me from having fun.  After 34 years she still says have a great time, no big deal. |
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Posted: 2/27/2015 3:21:21 PM EDT
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Let me? As though I need permission?
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Posted: 2/27/2015 3:25:55 PM EDT
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Spent many a weekend away from home while being offshore fishing. She would pick me up at the dock a lot of the time and not turn in till all the gear was stowed away. Not sure if she was all that much behind what I was doing or just glad I was back alive.
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Posted: 2/27/2015 3:26:03 PM EDT
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Not a problem.
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Posted: 2/27/2015 3:46:40 PM EDT
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She doesn't get to tell me where I can go, just as I don't tell her where she can go. We also have separate bank accounts. (Been married 36+ years.)
Boundaries must be drawn. |
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Posted: 2/27/2015 3:50:45 PM EDT
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My wife would likely go along with it, but being as I have no one to do these out of house activities with, it's a moot point.
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Posted: 2/27/2015 3:54:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You should do a poll asking people if they allow their wives to go out with their female friends for "girls night out", etc. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: For those of you married guys, will your wife let you get away every now and then and go to a guys poker night, guys camping trip, or just some activity that doesn’t involve everyone’s wives/girlfriends? I’m not talking about anything crazy or inappropriate….I’m just talking about a night of playing poker, drinking some beer, and having a good time with your buddies. Maybe an overnight camping trip or canoe trip. No crazy weekend trips to Vegas or anything like that. I usually try to plan something every few months if I can…..it gives me a chance to see all of my friends, and it’s a nice break from the typical married life grind of things. We also do all of the typical "couples” stuff…..but it’s nice to be able to unwind a little with your friends. My wife is totally fine with it…..it gives her a chance to get out and see her friends, and she understands that it’s healthy to spend time with your friends. But, I have some buddies who have wife’s that absolutely refuse to let them do anything where they are not invited. I have one friend who’s wife pretty much won’t let him do anything unless she’s by his side. We actually managed to talk him into do a guys kayaking trip a few years ago….and he said that the trip was a blast, but it wasn’t worth all the grief he got from his wife when he got home. These are not the type of guys that cheap on their wife’s, get crazy drunk, or do any inappropriate stuff when their wives aren’t around……we’re all mid 30’s, responsible people….so I don’t know why some of their wife’s are so anti-guy activities. Maybe it’s just a control thing…who knows. I know it can’t be like the days when you were a single guy and had BBQ’s and crazy parties every weekend……but a poker night or small dudes only BBQ once or twice a year should be more than ok. Does your wife have a problem with you getting out with the guys every now and then? You should do a poll asking people if they allow their wives to go out with their female friends for "girls night out", etc. Hell, I try to kick her out of the house once in awhile for her to spend time with her friends. She kicks me out once in awhile for guy stuff. Anybody who won't let their partner continue to live their own lives needs to be in divorce court, stat. |
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Posted: 2/27/2015 3:55:51 PM EDT
[#9]
She would tell me pics or it didn't happen
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Posted: 2/27/2015 3:56:31 PM EDT
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I'm gone at least every other weekend during hunting season. The rest of the year I'm a homebody. She gets a bit testy during December but we get past it.
My wife has the same freedom. I don't think I've ever said no. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 2/27/2015 4:03:32 PM EDT
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Hell, I try to kick her out of the house once in awhile for her to spend time with her friends. She kicks me out once in awhile for guy stuff. Anybody who won't let their partner continue to live their own lives needs to be in divorce court, stat. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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For those of you married guys, will your wife let you get away every now and then and go to a guys poker night, guys camping trip, or just some activity that doesn’t involve everyone’s wives/girlfriends? I’m not talking about anything crazy or inappropriate….I’m just talking about a night of playing poker, drinking some beer, and having a good time with your buddies. Maybe an overnight camping trip or canoe trip. No crazy weekend trips to Vegas or anything like that. I usually try to plan something every few months if I can…..it gives me a chance to see all of my friends, and it’s a nice break from the typical married life grind of things. We also do all of the typical "couples” stuff…..but it’s nice to be able to unwind a little with your friends. My wife is totally fine with it…..it gives her a chance to get out and see her friends, and she understands that it’s healthy to spend time with your friends. But, I have some buddies who have wife’s that absolutely refuse to let them do anything where they are not invited. I have one friend who’s wife pretty much won’t let him do anything unless she’s by his side. We actually managed to talk him into do a guys kayaking trip a few years ago….and he said that the trip was a blast, but it wasn’t worth all the grief he got from his wife when he got home. These are not the type of guys that cheap on their wife’s, get crazy drunk, or do any inappropriate stuff when their wives aren’t around……we’re all mid 30’s, responsible people….so I don’t know why some of their wife’s are so anti-guy activities. Maybe it’s just a control thing…who knows. I know it can’t be like the days when you were a single guy and had BBQ’s and crazy parties every weekend……but a poker night or small dudes only BBQ once or twice a year should be more than ok. Does your wife have a problem with you getting out with the guys every now and then? You should do a poll asking people if they allow their wives to go out with their female friends for "girls night out", etc. Hell, I try to kick her out of the house once in awhile for her to spend time with her friends. She kicks me out once in awhile for guy stuff. Anybody who won't let their partner continue to live their own lives needs to be in divorce court, stat. I completely agree...... |
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Posted: 2/27/2015 4:10:01 PM EDT
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"LET" ? What the devil is that crap? I advise her of the situation, and she is to do likewise. I prefer to spend time with her, but if I want to do something or buy something, I do it. If my plans conflict with something important of hers, I will try my best to accommodated her. She is not stupid about stuff. Otherwise, I would not be with her.
She is my best buddy. I want to help my buddy as much as possible. And, that is a two way street. I have asked her about which guns to buy when I can't make my mind up. That is a really bad idea. She will say, "Those are nice. Get them both/all. You have the money. You deserve it." Some help she is... LOL! I take trips, sometimes by myself. Time doesn't matter, other than we will miss each other. I took off for 10 days for my bull elk trip this past fall. Gosh, I do love that woman. |
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Posted: 2/27/2015 4:19:47 PM EDT
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Yes he can go out with the guys. I'm his wife not his mommy. Please take this as the compliment it's meant as, but... I always thought you were a dude. |
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Posted: 2/27/2015 4:24:39 PM EDT
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Going to play poker tonight
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Posted: 2/27/2015 4:29:49 PM EDT
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I have no interest in doing those things....so I really have no idea if the wife would object or not. I'd rather hang out with my wife than anyone else so going somewhere without her sounds like an automatic downgrade. I hear that. But, while she will do some outdoor stuff, she doesn't care for hunting, yet understands it is important, just as is wrenching on cars and other guy stuff. Some women hunt. I would like for her to learn. She does shoot sometimes. We go out looking at women together. We have fun with it, like we do most things. I like women for sex. I like men for friends. She bridges the gap. That is what makes her special. She is my closest friend. That's pretty cool. Wow, I guess gay guys must have a really tough time. Won't they want to have sex with and be friends with lots of guys? |
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Posted: 2/27/2015 4:31:45 PM EDT
[#16]
Works both ways.
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Posted: 2/27/2015 4:32:01 PM EDT
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Not gonna' lie, I kind of enjoy the opportunity to lay around and get filthy and not have to cook. The day he comes home it's a mad dash to put everything back in order. I'm usually, "No no no, it's fine.....of course you should stop for lunch. Don't forget there's those couple of gun stores on the way back. You should check them out. Seriously, take your time." I'm a procrastinator. 
Oh wow! You told on all the women folk! |
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Posted: 2/27/2015 4:33:19 PM EDT
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My wife puts up with me hosting machine gun shoots at our place.  Mine LOVES the happy/giggle switch. |
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Posted: 2/27/2015 4:34:29 PM EDT
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You said will my wife let me...?
   
No really, will my wife let me...?
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Posted: 2/27/2015 4:38:18 PM EDT
[#20]
My wife is very cool with us having our individual time. Never an issue.
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Posted: 2/27/2015 4:39:38 PM EDT
[#21]
He needs some guy time just like I need some girl time.
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Posted: 2/27/2015 5:02:56 PM EDT
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I asked a friend if he wanted to attend something with me a few years ago...
His response: I'd like to but I'll have to discuss it with my wife. Me: I understand, discuss and let me know. My wife who was listening: You don't understand?!?! You don't ask me before scheduling or doing shit, you just do what you want! None of us could stop laughing for a few! Trust and no jealousy is an amazing thing. I do what I want, she does what she wants. We both continue to be happy! |
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Posted: 2/27/2015 5:06:15 PM EDT
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Beat me to it. "Let, allow, forbid, demand" are not in our vernacular. Imho they don't belong in any healthy, proper relationship. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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"Let?" My wife doesn't "let" me do anything. I do what I want to do. Same with my wife. I don't "let" her do anything. She is a grown up and can do what she wants. Beat me to it. "Let, allow, forbid, demand" are not in our vernacular. Imho they don't belong in any healthy, proper relationship. Same here, since when do men have to ask permission? Not in my house. |
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Posted: 2/27/2015 5:06:34 PM EDT
[#24]
She's ok with it.
Her only problem is what I'm doing while out with them. Which is consuming beer or wiskey, cigars, and usually involves a trip to the casino. |
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Posted: 2/27/2015 5:13:24 PM EDT
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I don't "let" my husband do anything. I'm not his mama and he doesn't need my permission. If he wants a guys' night out, he let's me know what's up and checks to see that nothing important is going on. He also let's me know where he'll be (for safety, in case anything were to happen). And if he's coming home in the middle of the night, he'll call on the way home or let me know about what time to expect him, so he doesn't end up staring at the wrong end of a pistol or rifle. Other than those common courtesies, he's free to come and go as he pleases. He's a grown man, spends plenty of time with his family, and I trust him completely. You sound a lot like my wife...which is a compliment, by the way.
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Posted: 2/27/2015 5:14:36 PM EDT
[#26]
My wife doesn't "let me" do anything.
we don't ask permission from each other though we may discuss decisions we make. |
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Posted: 2/27/2015 5:14:37 PM EDT
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Oh wow! You told on all the women folk! Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Not gonna' lie, I kind of enjoy the opportunity to lay around and get filthy and not have to cook. The day he comes home it's a mad dash to put everything back in order. I'm usually, "No no no, it's fine.....of course you should stop for lunch. Don't forget there's those couple of gun stores on the way back. You should check them out. Seriously, take your time." I'm a procrastinator.
Oh wow! You told on all the women folk! No, just me. I believe most women are on their game more than I am.
Besides, I see nothing wrong with having a little vacation of my own. I still have the kids to deal with so believe me, it's not much of one.
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Posted: 2/27/2015 5:30:10 PM EDT
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You said will my wife let me...?
No really, will my wife let me...? I don't get why this is such a mantra here. Any good partner in a relationship will have a line. I wouldn't pass on a good woman because she doesn't draw the line right where I do. Both parties have to be willing to negotiate. I would more humbly state that I have never challenged my wife's sensibilities enough in the last 24 years to get told no. I'm guessing that is the same for most here who assert this "I don't ask for permission for anything" sentiment so loudly. |
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