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So the wife is kind of pissing me off..

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Shared on Thu, 06/07/2007 - 13:23

Now not in a real 'I am about to unleash the rage" type of angry...More of an annoying type of way..

The past few nights I have wanted to play some 360 and I have gotten the, "I want to watch some tv downstairs" speech. Now please keep in mind a few things.

Before Teri got prego, we wanted to get a new tv for the bed room and I new that I had converted her over to the "having a larger tv is a good thing" and I new she would be layed up in bed for at least a week after the ivf procedure...So we got a larger tv for the bedroom, lets say it is twice as big as the last tv and it is awesome..So fast forward to last night.

She gives me the schpeel (sp?) of I want to watch tv downstairs, and I asked her...Uh why don't you watch it upstairs, and she gives me the I want to watch downstairs, and then we kind of go back a forth with the nice tv upstairs, then she was like why cant you play upstairs (and I can't because it is a plasma upstairs and I am not going to get burn in on it)...so non the less I did not get to play last night...And this is not a "I want to just spend time with you thing, cause I asked her that"

 

So I guess my question is, am I just being a whinny little biatch for not getting to play, or should I pursue putting my foot down and reclaiming my game time. Or should I just start saving my pennies for a new TV/Monitor in the office and start playing my games in there?

 

Suggestions welcome.

 

Oh and on a side note, I pre-ordered my H3 Legendary edition last night!!!! WOOT!!!

 

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Comments

Eviluncle's picture
Submitted by Eviluncle on Thu, 06/07/2007 - 13:26
Better start saving your pennies for a LCD monitor to play on. No need to piss of the wifey
twistedcaboose's picture
Submitted by twistedcaboose on Thu, 06/07/2007 - 13:28
Dude, Sounds like it's an attention thing. New Mom of twins, she could be going through a lot of different emotions That being said, however, if you are doing your part with the babies, giving her attention and stuff then you should be allowed your game time. It's not like she didn't know you were a gamer before she married you and had you kiddies. Need anything let me know, miss ya.
YEM's picture
Submitted by YEM on Thu, 06/07/2007 - 13:42
dude.... been playing on a plasma since 360 launch day and i have no, i repeat, no burn in!!!
wareaglebeene1's picture
Submitted by wareaglebeene1 on Thu, 06/07/2007 - 13:49
You should move! ;)
TANK's picture
Submitted by TANK on Thu, 06/07/2007 - 13:56
Ummm what are you bitch'in about? Move the 360 upstairs to the bigger better TV dude. You don't need to worry about burn in anymore on Plasma's, that's old school legend. You said it was new, so you won't have that problem. Besides... games rarely sit still long enough for burn in to even be a potential problem. move your shit upstairs, i'd have done it in a heard beat. Now if she expects you to keep moving that stuff upstairs and downstairs on her whim, THEN you'd have something to complain about. :)
TDrag27's picture
Submitted by TDrag27 on Thu, 06/07/2007 - 14:01
I agree with Tank - just move upstairs if she prefers the basement. Your plasma will be fine. And if it's not, you've got an excuse to get one for the office. Don't let little squabbles build up...they start to eat at people.
SoupNazzi's picture
Submitted by SoupNazzi on Thu, 06/07/2007 - 14:13
Yeah, you shouldn't have to worry about about burn-in with a plasma too much. The ones built these days have ways to prevent it, and you'd have to play a LOOOOONNNNNNNGGGGG time to really do any permanent damage.
CapnHun's picture
Submitted by CapnHun on Thu, 06/07/2007 - 14:39
LB, that was really nice of you to let her watch TV downstairs, for a night but your right, it just doesn't seem a fair set up. A lot of peeps from OMM prefer to play on a smaller screen. Perhaps you could considering switching the plasma downstairs since she is up and around now? I think she is probably just sick of being laid up in the bedroom all the time and wanted a change in scenery. I know I would be.
Lbsutke's picture
Submitted by Lbsutke on Thu, 06/07/2007 - 14:54
Thanks everyone...Many good suggestions.. a little more info..Yes I have been doing my share feeding the kids, changing the kids, spending time with the kids...blah..blah..blah... ;).. The tv upstairs is not bigger than the tv downstairs..downstairs is a 65. But if I am going to move my stuff I rather move it to the office and get an lcd in there..that way I can stay wired and not have to use a wireless connection. I know I am probably being an asshat about it, but it just seems off to me..
TANK's picture
Submitted by TANK on Thu, 06/07/2007 - 15:08
Ya you can pick up a 19" screen for less than $200 today, you can pick up a 22" screen for under $400. Get yourself a VGA cable and you're ready to rock and roll. Even a cheap 5.1 surround sound system you can pick up for $120. I think Cambridge SOudnworks has a wireless 5.1 for
Smallwoody's picture
Submitted by Smallwoody on Thu, 06/07/2007 - 15:37
We do the Bedroom and Family room thing as well. 32" heavier then a 747 half loaded with fuel Sony in the bedroom and a 57" Sony rear projection in the living room. What it really took was getting a Tivo just for her. Now all her shows are in the bedroom (How many times can you see the same frikkin Cops episode?!) and all my Adult Swim is all over the living room... though the kids asked about the show "where the cat's live" the other day. Had to take off "Cat House" off the season pass.
drk_knight01's picture
Submitted by drk_knight01 on Thu, 06/07/2007 - 17:09
Play in the kids room!!! It's not like they are using the TV. :lol: But I have to agree w/ Phreaks, it looks like she is asking for some quality time and someone is being a douche because he wants to game a little. Or it a part of her diabolical plan to drive you nuts since poisoning you didn't work. 8O
OldManRiver48's picture
Submitted by OldManRiver48 on Thu, 06/07/2007 - 21:49
I would agree with the advice here LB (except for the moving part). But I honestly feel there may be an underlying issue that brought this on. And probably not a big one, Teri may feel her reasonings are selfish/out of character for her so she hasnt put them on the table. One thought I have is to discuss with her your ideas about another tv/monitor-or whatever you feel the solution is. This might open a comfort area for her to discuss or vent about any concerns in this area. But keep in mind you have a great setup now and you might feel a bit deprived if you scrimp in this "hobby" area, and this could cause some grief on your part. Good luck man.

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