House to myself on game day!

[reinhard1]

My wife and I have been married for over 25 years.  Never had a argument ever.  I know it's hard to believe but it's true.  I asked her to marry me after our second date.  This is my second marriage and my last.  My first was not the same but that's when I got my two awesome daughters.  When we got divorced I got the kids and raised them from grade school on.  Now they call my wife mom and we are blessed with 5 grandkids.  I put more restrictions on myself than she does.  Could fish and hunt more but there are always stuff to do around the house.  Her mom lives with us which also puts a limit to what I can do.  But I think taking care of your parents come first above anything else just like family always come's first.  good luck.

[leechlake]

RH-  pretty sure we all thought you were awesome before...this is getting ridiculous and I mean that in the kindest, but joking way, I can.  I'm going to keep it short and sweet.  God bless you even though he already has.  Besides all the positives you mentioned your attitude towards your wife's mom speaks volumes of your character.  My sister had my dad live with her for 18 months before his passing, auto pass into heaven I've always said.  It has it's rewards but it is difficult for sure.  Good for you and your wife.

[Boar]

Yeah R1 I agree, People like you Reiny make the world brighter!

[DonBo]

Since this has gotten to be a "Man's Thread", thought I'd share this:

 

We've all heard the "rules" from a women's perspective. Here are the "Man's" rules.

 

Please note, these are all numbered #1 on purpose!

 

#1 Men are NOT mind readers.

 

#1 Learn to work the toilet seat. You're a big girl. If it's up, put it down. We need it up, you need it down. You don't hear us complain about you leaving it down.

 

#1 Quit putting the toilet paper roll on backwards.

 

#1 Sunday sports. It's like the full moon or the changing tides. Let it be.

 

#1 Crying is blackmail.

 

#1 Ask for what you want. Let us be clear on this.

Subtle hints don't work!

Strong hints don't work.

Obvious hints don't work!

Just say it!

 

#1 Yes and No are perfectly acceptable answers to almost every question.

 

#1 Come to us with a problem only if you want help solving it. That's what we do. Sympathy is what your girlfriends are for.

 

#1 Anything we said 6 monthes ago is inadmissible in an argument. In fact, all comemnts become null and void after 7 days.

 

#1 If you think you're fat, you probably are. Don't ask us.

 

#1 If something we said can be interpretted two ways and one of the ways makes you sad or angry, we meant the other one.

 

#1 You can ask us to do something, but don't tell us how to do it. If you already know how best to do it, just do it yourself.

 

#1 Whenever possible, please say whatever it is you have say during a commercial.

 

#1 Christopher Columbus did not need directions and neither do we.

 

#1 All men see in 16 colors, like Windows default settings. Peach and pumpkin for example are fruits. We have no idea what mauve is.

 

#1 If it itches, it will be scratched. We do that.

 

#1 If we ask what is wrong and you say "nothing," we will act like nothing is wrong. We know you're lying, but it is not worth the hassle.

 

#1 If you ask a question you don't want to hear the answer too, expect an answer you don't want to hear.

 

#1 When we go out, absolutely anything you wear is fine. Really.

 

#1 Don't ask us what we're thinking about unless you're prepared to discuss such topics as fishing or baseball.

 

#1 You have enough clothes.

 

#1 You have too many shoes.

 

#1 I am in shape. Round IS a shape.

 

#1 Thank you for reading this. Yes, I know I have to sleep on the couch tonight. But did you know we really don't mind? It's like camping.

 

 

[smurfy]

My wife and I have been married for over 25 years.  Never had a argument ever.  I know it's hard to believe but it's true.  I asked her to marry me after our second date.  This is my second marriage and my last.  My first was not the same but that's when I got my two awesome daughters.  When we got divorced I got the kids and raised them from grade school on.  Now they call my wife mom and we are blessed with 5 grandkids.  I put more restrictions on myself than she does.  Could fish and hunt more but there are always stuff to do around the house.  Her mom lives with us which also puts a limit to what I can do.  But I think taking care of your parents come first above anything else just like family always come's first.  good luck.

reiny.. my wife and I also just celebrated our 25th anniversary back in april!!!!!!!!!!!!!! my second marriage her third. I also had custudy of my kids from my divorce. I also got 2 stepkids in the deal. been quite a ride..some good some not so good!

[LindellProStaf]

My wife and I have been married for almost 8 years.  We both put up with previous marriages that were bad ones and we both put up with them for a long time.  We are so happy with each other because we saw the other side of things.  Like I told her, it is good that we met after the bad marriages so we appreciate each other that much more.....   We decided to spend Thanksgiving alone with Sammy (yellow lab) and Bob (female orange cat).  Our families understand.  We just had a get together with them recently.  We are cooking a turkey, watching football (she loves it too and is fun to watch with), will tip a few brews, and are going to make some venny beef Old fashioned Ring Bologna.   Thanks for the idea RH1.  She lets me do whatever I want to do and I respect what she wants to do to.  Have a great Thanksgiving you guys.  It is always a pleasure to check in with all of you.  Feels good doesn't it??!!!

[bobberineyes]

Well with any good fortune the "we should do this " thread works out so we all can get together next summer with all the families for a food fest from you know what , should be a hoot...

[Boar]

yupp! after the 4th and before  fall harvest works for me!!