Wife Question: Dropping Momma' at the Plane

Newlywed, :doh:

Oh grasshopper much to learn.

Actually it has nothing to do with being a newlywed. My wife and I have been together 7 years and living together most of that time, so the fact that we recently tied the knot is pretty irrelevant here.

I'm not saying TMC is wrong for taking his family to the airport, just saying that it seems like it wouldn't have been a big deal at all for them to find their own way to the airport, and then his wife wouldn't be upset (however she shouldn't be this upset anyway). Wasn't it you who told me in a thread a while back, "happy wife, happy life?"

Anyway, 3 of the 7 years my wife and I have been together, we've been living very close to my family. Plus my parents are divorced/re-married, so I have two sets of parents here that always want to see us. So over these 3 years I've learned that there's a balance that needs to be found. Sometimes I simply have to turn down invites in order to spend some quality time with the wife. And sometimes when I accept invites, the wife gets a little annoyed, but I think I've almost got it down to a science at this point.

Just tell your wife that you are taking your mom and thats the end of it. If she starts to give you lip then you tell her that the next words that come outta her mouth oughta be her gagging on your non gender specffic nether region (PC).



Hey there sweet talker, your screen name fits you well. :smashfrea

Hey there sweet talker, your screen name fits you well. :smashfrea

It was a joke. I found it funny anyway. I've been married 11 years so I'm doing something right.

did she come right out and say " don't take her"? i cant believe that's what she wants? but don't get hard ass on her. small things like this, can be gigantic to women. its OK to hold your ground. just be gentle in the way you do it. are you trying to talk to her? if not, try. and ive got 25 years behind me

It was a joke.

Yeah, that was very obvious. :D

did she come right out and say " don't take her"? i cant believe that's what she wants? but don't get hard ass on her. small things like this, can be gigantic to women. its OK to hold your ground. just be gentle in the way you do it. are you trying to talk to her? if not, try. and ive got 25 years behind me

This is good advice. I'm not the most patient man, so I have a hard time not being a hard ass when I think I'm right and want to put my foot down.

Actually it has nothing to do with being a newlywed. My wife and I have been together 7 years and living together most of that time, so the fact that we recently tied the knot is pretty irrelevant here.

I'm not saying TMC is wrong for taking his family to the airport, just saying that it seems like it wouldn't have been a big deal at all for them to find their own way to the airport, and then his wife wouldn't be upset (however she shouldn't be this upset anyway). Wasn't it you who told me in a thread a while back, "happy wife, happy life?"

Anyway, 3 of the 7 years my wife and I have been together, we've been living very close to my family. Plus my parents are divorced/re-married, so I have to sets of parents here that always want to see us. So over these 3 years I've learned that there's a balance that needs to be found. Sometimes I simply have to turn down invites in order to spend some quality time with the wife. And sometimes when I accept invites, the wife gets a little annoyed, but I think I've almost got it down to a science at this point.

For the record I was just giving you a hard time. there is no right answer only TMC knows the right answer since he knows all the parties.

Actually it has nothing to do with being a newlywed. My wife and I have been together 7 years and living together most of that time, so the fact that we recently tied the knot is pretty irrelevant here.

I'm not saying TMC is wrong for taking his family to the airport, just saying that it seems like it wouldn't have been a big deal at all for them to find their own way to the airport, and then his wife wouldn't be upset (however she shouldn't be this upset anyway). Wasn't it you who told me in a thread a while back, "happy wife, happy life?"

Anyway, 3 of the 7 years my wife and I have been together, we've been living very close to my family. Plus my parents are divorced/re-married, so I have two sets of parents here that always want to see us. So over these 3 years I've learned that there's a balance that needs to be found. Sometimes I simply have to turn down invites in order to spend some quality time with the wife. And sometimes when I accept invites, the wife gets a little annoyed, but I think I've almost got it down to a science at this point.

Just to clarify here, I don't want to sound like an ingrate. I am TOTALLY blessed to have such great parents/step-parents, and it's in no way any type of chore to spend time with them. I love it. But I just have to find a balance to keep everyone happy, including myself.

After reading the part in bold, I feel like I came off pretty selfish.

Just to clarify here, I don't want to sound like an ingrate. I am TOTALLY blessed to have such great parents/step-parents, and it's in no way any type of chore to spend time with them. I love it. But I just have to find a balance to keep everyone happy, including myself.

After reading the part in bold, I feel like I came off pretty selfish.


This is exactly why TMC should take his mom it is a balance. Sounds like he has done a lot on her family's side and know his folks need a favor.

This is exactly why TMC should take his mom it is a balance. Sounds like he has done a lot on her family's side and know his folks need a favor.

Fair enough. But I feel like the bigger issue isn't taking his mom to the airport just because he and his wife vacation with her parents. I think the issue is his wife being upset that they didn't spend some alone time together on that day. Maybe I missed something.

I think TMC is right in his stance though. As he said, he could have taken his mom to the airport and still had a nice time in DC/Blacksburg with his wife. She's just having one of those silly women moments where they blow the tiniest ish out of proportion.