That is one of the most excruciating parts of marriage. Not only have I moved further away from my friends, the first time I met one of the husbands, I of course tried to break the ice with 'did you see that game?' His response? I don't like sports.
That was three years ago. He'll be at the house tonight.
@Phintastic: Yikes! My wife's friend, who is our age, married a guy 12 years younger than her and he doesn't like sports. So when they're over at our place for a BBQ, he just sits there, never joining in the conversation with the guys.
I want to tell him, "Hey, can you move? That seat belongs to someone who can add to the discussion."
As the sole witness, will you rat me out for murdering our neighbor with all the stinky cats? Because you are under no legal obligation to do so. Once we are married.
11) Will you fall to pieces if we have to see my family at the holidays one year out of six? Can we split Thanksgiving at my parents house if we do Christmas (or New Years) at your parents house?
Something weird happens to some women when they have to go to their in-laws from time to time for the holidays. I don't know what it is, but it is a short road to Crazytown.
@crazyjoedavola: I just know it's the holidays and this always comes up in some marriages. One couple we know actually flies between BOTH sets of parents house on Christmas day so everyone gets part of Christmas.
Fortunately we're of a like mind when it comes to holiday travel. We hate it. Our parents make far more money than us and have far, far, far more paid vacation time than us. If they want to see us at the holidays, they know where they can find us.
This seems to be a bigger deal for women though. And unfortunately, it pits husbands to between their wives and their mothers. I feel for men there.
@TheOneHandedAbortionist: Sure. But the easier route is to say, "Woman, I love you but I promise you your mother's Potatoes O'Brien casserole will be there next year. I don't want to hear about how your brother thinks we should go in on a time in Maui with them over the screeching of his three banshees. I only get so many breaks from work a year, and Christmas (or Thanksgiving) is so special to me and you ("and our kids" if you have them) are the only ones I care about. Why don't we start to make our own traditions here at home? Make the time special for just us."
If that doesn't work, use Easter as a bargaining chip.
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That is one of the most excruciating parts of marriage. Not only have I moved further away from my friends, the first time I met one of the husbands, I of course tried to break the ice with 'did you see that game?' His response? I don't like sports.
That was three years ago. He'll be at the house tonight.
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I want to tell him, "Hey, can you move? That seat belongs to someone who can add to the discussion."
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At least now I can talk to the non sports guy...it's weird though, usually I just talk football with his wife because she's way into it.
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Shouldn't you already know this answer?
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12. Where is Jimmy Hoffa buried?
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15. Where's the crew of the Mary Celeste?
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16. No, seriously, whatever happened to Baby Jane?
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16. Who was the Hummer driver?
17. Why the hell do they call him "Silent" Bob, anyway?
18. Who moved my cheese?
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Woman: I don't have a twin sister.
Man: Your younger sister then.
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11a. Are you aware that those are euphemisms and do not, in fact, relate to hockey?
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I do.
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Because I either want to stay up late watching the west coast games or sleep in silence. Decide now, and get used to it.
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*Prerequisite for marrying Norman Mailer.
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Something weird happens to some women when they have to go to their in-laws from time to time for the holidays. I don't know what it is, but it is a short road to Crazytown.
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Fortunately we're of a like mind when it comes to holiday travel. We hate it. Our parents make far more money than us and have far, far, far more paid vacation time than us. If they want to see us at the holidays, they know where they can find us.
This seems to be a bigger deal for women though. And unfortunately, it pits husbands to between their wives and their mothers. I feel for men there.
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If that doesn't work, use Easter as a bargaining chip.
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also, don't marry the town bicycle.