Wife trouble

[Dazzaref]

Living in West London getting across to Roots Hall after work last Friday and then again last night proved to be a logistical nightmare. However my son and I enjoyed both games, so as far as we were concerned it was worth the effort. However I get home from work at about 7.30pm tonight to be confronted by my (normally understanding) Wife informing me that she was fed up being left at home alone and moaning about the money I've been spending at football.

She then asked me sign a contract that she had drafted stating that I would agree to only go to 3 more games between now and the new year. Yes Gents (and of course some ladies) that did actually happen. Of course I refused and she stomped off upstairs. However, feeling a little guilty I did offer a compromise. I said that if she can refrain from ordering anything online until my next planned visit to the Hall on 23 Nov (York) then I will agree to her T's & C's.

I'm hopeful that she will fail, knowing as I do how often she purchases a load of rubbish online. I just hope that I haven't set myself up for a fall!

I was just wondering if anyone else suffers from 'partner' trouble and if so have you any funny or interesting stories about how you managed to win them around or pull the wool over their eyes?

 

[chapperzUK]

If she doesn't like being home alone then offer to take her to the game, it's only a fiver :winking:

You do know that after the York game, there are only 2 more home matches (not including FA Cup) between now and the New Year. So if she fails or not, you may only see 3 anyway! Nice bit of negotiating :thumbsup:

 

[RobB11]

Yeah, and I got rid of the moany bint.

:thumbsup:

 

[Fiftyone]

Time you got her to sign some papers --------------------- divorce papers!!!!!!!!!!!.:smile:

 

[bazzashrimper]

Just stay at home, take control of the TV and insist you watch the C League as you're not allowed to Roots hall. You'll soon be back to all games and bake off back on the telly.

 

[amsemp]

Just tell her that Southend United is your religion and Roots Hall is your place of worship. There's strict laws these days about discriminating against religion.

Here's a link that may help http://www.adviceguide.org.uk/engla...crimination_because_of_religion_or_belief.htm

Best of luck :thumbsup:

 

[Kevin Hogg]

Your lucky to still have a wife! Mine is long gone...ha ha!

 

[ian_the_girth]

So your son has to miss out because of her new rules?

 

[ooh-andy-ansah]

http://www.quickie-divorce.com/?gclid=CJTUndv3rroCFVMftAodJ0sA2A

 

[davewebbsbrain]

Were you going to games before you met her? If so, she knew what she was taking on. Tell her to get some friends and go out the nights you are at Roots hall

 

[Dazzaref]

It's primarily a financial issue but she also believes it's taking precedence over other 'real life' activities. She thinks it's affecting the boys schooling, so he definately would come under her proposed 'contract'!

I like the religious concept but not sure she'll fall for that one (and she knows that I've previously worshipped a number of Blues players in the past ). I could threaten divorce I guess but I would probably soon get bored of my right hand so would then look to find Wife no.2 and then those issues would all start again!

Maybe I will just continue as I am doing now, just letting her know on the morning of the game that we're going and just take the flak when I get back? But have I got the balls to do that .... watch this space:unsure:

 

[wally4pm]

Your lucky to still have a wife! Mine is long gone...ha ha!

Some people have all the luck. I'm still stuck with mine. She thinks Roots Hall is a stately home! :winking:

 

[Dazzaref]

Were you going to games before you met her? If so, she knew what she was taking on. Tell her to get some friends and go out the nights you are at Roots hall

My first game was in 1974! Long before she came along. But she just doesn't get it. And I guess if you look at it rationally then we are all a little bit crazy continuing to do what we do. But alas we can't help ourselves can we? It's a bit like a drug; maybe I need to see a Doctor!

Friends? She's got loads but I guess she loves me so much she wants to spend every waking hour with me. I think that's wholly understandable :smile:

 

[SUFC_Ross]

My first game was in 1974! Long before she came along. But she just doesn't get it. And I guess if you look at it rationally then we are all a little bit crazy continuing to do what we do. But alas we can't help ourselves can we? It's a bit like a drug; maybe I need to see a Doctor!

Friends? She's got loads but I guess she loves me so much she wants to spend every waking hour with me. I think that's wholly understandable :smile:

How olds the boy? arrange to meet him at the ground and say your working late?

White lies are good haha

 

[Ricky Otto]

If she doesn't like being home alone then offer to take her to the game, it's only a fiver :winking:

You do know that after the York game, there are only 2 more home matches (not including FA Cup) between now and the New Year. So if she fails or not, you may only see 3 anyway! Nice bit of negotiating :thumbsup:

I think I'd rather not go than go with my other half, I've twice been hassled into letting exes go and their idiotic comments and inability to let me watch the game was most frustrating. The football should be male bonding time, couples need their time apart and the football is perfect, explain to her you could be spending your male bonding time in strip clubs like other blokes do and to think herself lucky!

 

[MerryWidow]

I do love this site. gives me a whole new understanding of the deep and meaningful thoughts of the male population. however as an avid supporter myself (yes my other half loves me doing so and he had been coming for years before I started) I do tend to sympathise. have you tried a bottle of wine and chocolates so she can probably watch something on tv without interruption. would work for me anytime.

 

[chapperzUK]

I think I'd rather not go than go with my other half, I've twice been hassled into letting exes go and their idiotic comments and inability to let me watch the game was most frustrating. The football should be male bonding time, couples need their time apart and the football is perfect, explain to her you could be spending your male bonding time in strip clubs like other blokes do and to think herself lucky!

I didn't say sit in the same stand as her :winking:

 

[Dazzaref]

How olds the boy? arrange to meet him at the ground and say your working late?

White lies are good haha

Son is 16 but we live a long way from Southend so he generally will come with me but does go to some of the closer away games without me. We've both run out of lies now!

 

[Dazzaref]

I do love this site. gives me a whole new understanding of the deep and meaningful thoughts of the male population. however as an avid supporter myself (yes my other half loves me doing so and he had been coming for years before I started) I do tend to sympathise. have you tried a bottle of wine and chocolates so she can probably watch something on tv without interruption. would work for me anytime.

She's been twice, once to see Gary Lineker at Roots Hall in 1990 and then away to Gillingham when they put 8 passed us! She won't be back soon. If I buy her something to compensate for the fact that I'm going to footie, she just sees it as a bribe!

 

[SUFC_Ross]

I think I'd rather not go than go with my other half, I've twice been hassled into letting exes go and their idiotic comments and inability to let me watch the game was most frustrating. The football should be male bonding time, couples need their time apart and the football is perfect, explain to her you could be spending your male bonding time in strip clubs like other blokes do and to think herself lucky!

exactly this!