How did you manage?

[far queue]

I don't understand how there are guys saying that their wife wouldn't let them buy another motorbike? How? Why?

Surely you must know that there are lots of both women and men out there that are controlling and manipulative of their partners. But often the partner goes along with it to keep the peace and to try and make the relationship work especially if there are kids involved. Sometimes this continues for the rest of their lives, sometimes it ends in divorce or even murder, and sometimes they get help and sort themselves out.

My husband never tells me what to do and I would never tell him what to do...... we are in a partnership, we work together.

I would like to think that majority of couples fit into this category, but that may be a bit naive of me. Certainly this is how it should be.

I've steadfastly avoided becoming a father.

All those years of wanking have worked for you then?

[Katman]

All those years of wanking have worked for you then?

Well, I wouldn't say "worked for me" but it has certainly filled in the quiet spells.

[hellokitty]

Surely you must know that there are lots of both women and men out there that are controlling and manipulative of their partners. But often the partner goes along with it to keep the peace and to try and make the relationship work especially if there are kids involved. Sometimes this continues for the rest of their lives, sometimes it ends in divorce or even murder, and sometimes they get help and sort themselves out.

I would like to think that majority of couples fit into this category, but that may be a bit naive of me. Certainly this is how it should be.

Yes, I wasted years being with control freaks and being told what to do. Now that I am with someone who respects my opinions and ideas, I can't see how I ever put up with that crap. I know having kids complicates things too.

[hellokitty]

I use the above excuse when I don't really want to do/buy something, or if I feel that it is an unjustified expense. I know my wife would not stop me doing/buying something I REALLY wanted.
But if it is a luxury purchase or and upgrade I don't really need to do, I sometimes trot out the old "her indoors won't let me" line. Saves trying to explain my decision to others.

Like I am looking at the moment to change rides, we will talk about what we can afford and then from there it is my decision on what I buy and when. But if she was really opposed, I would seriously consider her opinion too. As you say kitty, it is a partnership.

I use the excuse of "my husband won't let me" if there is something I don't want to do. People seem to buy it even though he has never told me what to do before.

And I have heard him say the same thing about me "Cat says I can't do it/have it" Yeah Right!

[Edbear]

I use the excuse of "my husband won't let me" if there is something I don't want to do. People seem to buy it even though he has never told me what to do before.

And I have heard him say the same thing about me "Cat says I can't do it/have it" Yeah Right!

Hey, isn't that one of the advantages of marriage..?

[marty]

Okay let me explain...

Now that we've just been told my wife is pregnant again for the second time our budget has come under close scrutiny (namely by her )

I'm thinking, next year when she goes off work again and then no.2 sprog is born, I may have to make the ultimate sacrifice - sell the beloved Guzzi.
It's not what I want but it really isn't a cheap machine to operate.

How did you fathers manage?
Did you sell your machine to enable the lowered income sustain the tighten budget.

i had to stop visiting hookers

[mashman]

I use the above excuse when I don't really want to do/buy something, or if I feel that it is an unjustified expense. I know my wife would not stop me doing/buying something I REALLY wanted.
But if it is a luxury purchase or and upgrade I don't really need to do, I sometimes trot out the old "her indoors won't let me" line. Saves trying to explain my decision to others.

Like I am looking at the moment to change rides, we will talk about what we can afford and then from there it is my decision on what I buy and when. But if she was really opposed, I would seriously consider her opinion too. As you say kitty, it is a partnership.

VERY guilty....

bang on...

[Kickaha]

I've steadfastly avoided becoming a father.

Yeah I can see your personality would make a pretty fucking effective contraceptive

[slofox]

I've steadfastly avoided becoming a father.

Probably just as well...

[tigertim20]

Okay let me explain...

Now that we've just been told my wife is pregnant again for the second time our budget has come under close scrutiny (namely by her )

I'm thinking, next year when she goes off work again and then no.2 sprog is born, I may have to make the ultimate sacrifice - sell the beloved Guzzi.
of course the other option, is to sell one of the kids, I mean we can always make more later when we have more money, and the bonuses to this are that I
a) keep the Guzzi
b) can keep working at my technique and get it perfect
c) ditto the above but on the bike
d) practicing with the missus on cold rainy days is a suitable way of passing the time untill the next sunshine.

It's not what I want but wives really isn't a cheap accessory to maintain.

How did you fathers manage?
Did you sell your machine to enable the lowered income sustain the tighten budget.

Seems to me that youve answered your own question mate

[marty]

I've steadfastly avoided becoming a father.

admit it - you just avoid vagainas

[Storm]

Interesting responses. Thanks for sharing.

We do have the Kwaka EX-4 which she won't be able to ride when she gets too big (assuming all goes well to the 12 week stage of course), so I wouldn't be bikeless.
Plus the DR-250 I guess would be there for the off-road insanity escapes.

But yes, I did think about putting her (the Guzzi) on-hold and cover her up.
Insurances, fuel, oil, 120/180 tyres etc do add up. I might propose that to the boss-lady.

Dont want to sound a prick, but seeing as you have the abovementioned other bike to ride, wheres the problem?
Plus a dirt bike! You aren't exactly suffering from where I sit
(dont mind me, I'm just jealous as buggery as I dont have a bike in the shed at the moment )

Oh, and congratualtions on number 2

[Katman]

admit it - you just avoid vagainas

What the fuck are they???

[munster]

I've steadfastly avoided becoming a father.

Proof that Darwin's theory was right.

[nudemetalz]

Made my decision...my Guzzi stays put. Her indoors told me that
(so that makes it her decision really)
So I apologise if I've sounded like a whining prick, guess I'm just quite attached to the big twin.

Been really interesting reading about other people situations at that point, yes even Katmans !!