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Now what do I do?

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Shared on Fri, 04/14/2006 - 09:53

Well I purchased my 2old2Con tickets just under the March price deadline and felt pretty good about finally committing to the trip.  All I had to do now was break it to the wife.   I decided to take her out for diner and tell her the news.  She took it pretty well in stride.  She wanted to know the when/where/whys of the situation but other than that gave me her blessing.  You might be asking yourself, "Why didnt you say something before you bought your ticket?"  Well I had mentioned that I had thought about going but I never really said that I would.

The conflict I had was this: Should I leave the wife at home alone for 3-4 days while I go play video games.  After all our anniversery is later in August and Im sure shes going to want to go somewhere to celebrate.  However if I took her with me, I know she would just be bored out of her mind since shes not into video games at all and Ill most definately be gone all day every day playing.  I mean if it was me Id rather be bored at home alone then bored in a hotel room alone. 

Everything was pretty well set at this point.  I was going to go to Chicago, she was going to stay home and maybe get a headstart on some projects for work.  Then last night she asks, "When are you going to Chicago again?" 

"Why do you ask?" I said.

"I dont know, I thought maybe Id go too." she says

Well now Im torn. I want her to go with me if she wants, but I dont want to feel obligated to leave my fellow 202prs behind to attend to her boredom. 

So what do I do?  Its not like the QI had a fancy spa or pool she can amuse herself at all day.  I suppose she could take herself shopping, but Im not sure I want her to entertain herself at the expense of my newly paid off credit card.  Fortunately we still have 4 months to figure it out.  Maybe shell change her mind between now and then.  In fact Im quite sure shell change her mind 6-10 times.  Well just have to wait and see what slot the wheel of fortune lands on when the time comes.

Why is it when you have a plan set in your mind of how things are going to go, women feel obligated to change everything!

 

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Cranefolder's picture
Submitted by Cranefolder on Fri, 04/14/2006 - 10:10
There will probably be other spouses there at the event who she can hang out with and make friends with. Maybe you can find some other people who are bringing their significant others and your wife could plan some things to do with them before you actually go to the event. Things will probably go better if they have a plan. Chicago is a big city and there should be plenty of things to do to keep everyone busy, even if they dont give a damn about video games. Hey, she could probably go to a Cubs game!
Anonymous's picture
Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Fri, 04/14/2006 - 10:44
She can come hang out with me big. I will be playing a little, but i am just really going to get away and relax. Just a thought.
doodirock's picture
Submitted by doodirock on Fri, 04/14/2006 - 10:57
Or just tell her how shitty a Quality Inn is going to be. Make it sound like she wont want to be there and your set. ;)
Lbsutke's picture
Submitted by Lbsutke on Fri, 04/14/2006 - 11:12
Women are dream killers my friend, DREAM KILLERS!!! And there is nothing you can do about it.. Well that being said, this is my suggestion..Tell here exactly what is going on, gaming will be 85% of the time you are there, your not sure how much time you will be able to spend with her, your intention is not to just leave her to fend for herself but she could get very, very bored...blah blah blah... And also tell her (if it is your plan) that you guys will be doing something for your aniversary later that month. And you would rather have the extra funds to spend on that, then to have her come along to the lan and just be bored since you will not be able to devote a lot of time to her while you are there... That way if she does go, she can not pull the "Im bored, entertain me" speech..or the, well you ignorned me all day so now no fun, funky, crazy vacation sex for you!! Curse women for having boobs and the fun zone, curse them I say!!!!
nomodifier's picture
Submitted by nomodifier on Fri, 04/14/2006 - 11:29
doodi & co. needs to have a Hexic area. My wife never touched my xbox or 360 until she saw Hexic. Now she thinks the 360 is half hers! Curse women and xbox live arcade!
Avril's picture
Submitted by Avril on Fri, 04/14/2006 - 15:23
I am really wanting to attend the Chi-Town LAN, but my husband doesnt want to hang out while I play video games all day. I offered for him to stay home, but the idea of me having a vacation (albeit brief) without him plus the cost does not have him sold:( Oh well, I still have 4 months to convince him otherwise.
zorbs's picture
Submitted by zorbs on Thu, 04/20/2006 - 18:02
Bring her along. My wife wanted to come with me to check out the city. She wants to go to some muesums, check out some sites and of course go shopping. Itll be fun.
twistedcaboose's picture
Submitted by twistedcaboose on Sun, 04/23/2006 - 23:22
Being single rocks! :)

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