Caerus Posted September 1, 2010 Share Ive had to put my foot down recently, the wife was moaning I was spending too much time & money on things bike related. Im sorry but I think its bollocks that someone can want you to stop the thing you love. Anyone in a similar situation or got similar stories? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christopher Brunsdon Posted September 1, 2010 Share Answer: Everybody that is married Yup, even my wife has started to question the secret rendezvous with other Hubbers and mysterious movements of goods hidden away in black bags without any receipts or way bills. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Montblanc Posted September 1, 2010 Share I think I have a friend with a similar kind of problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedDevil Posted September 1, 2010 Share My wife came in the garage the other day whilst I was cleaning my bike. She said "I wish you'd give me as much attention as you give that damn bike" I looked up at her, smiled sweetly & said "but darling, I don't ride you as often..." At least we have a big couch. ThePubSA 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndreZA Posted September 1, 2010 Share I stopped cycling for a while because the girl did not like it. Will never pick mortal flesh over a bicycle again. There is no women that can make me as happy a bicycle. Well, maybe Yvonne Strahovsky on a bicycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cassie Posted September 1, 2010 Share With me it is the time more than anything else...with the kids and their activities.WHY is is that there is always a school sport match on when there is a lekka MTB event on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC007 Posted September 1, 2010 Share You now have an excuse.....use yr ciggie money. Dont worry dude! I'm in a very similar position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Saint Posted September 1, 2010 Share Not me, it does change a bit when you have kids - I suppose it's like anything in life just be responsible and weigh up every situation on it's merit. Also I bought my wife a bike and encourage her to go spinning twice a week - not only does she not get fat (happens with wives) but she can now also have a lot more in common with me and have an understanding of why I do what I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchMan Posted September 1, 2010 Share ouch! I think u hit a nerve there This is a topic that i think many cyclists have to deal with at some point, sometimes often. I have compromised, as i also understand that cycling, if not shared by both partners can be a very selfish sport (time consuming wise). My compromise involves me using my commuting to work as training, it has worked very well so far, i get the bulk of my training per week in just by commuting to work and back with a little extra every evening on the way home. That places me front and centre for my gf at 18:30pm sharp every evening Since i started doing this, there have been no complaints and i am still happy i get to enjoy the passion i have for cycling. The money situation is a difficult one, in SA cycling stuff is very expensive, over here it is more reasonable, but i reckon if you can curb the time away from her through some method then the overpsending might be overlooked Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skaap Posted September 1, 2010 Share my wife's chain is to short. she cant reach the garage to see my bikes stuff... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted September 1, 2010 Share Amazing the quick replies . The wife even thought I was havin an affair - doh. So ive bought her a bike now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravity Posted September 1, 2010 Share you ous had better hope your chicks dont find this thread. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerus Posted September 1, 2010 Share ouch! I think u hit a nerve there This is a topic that i think many cyclists have to deal with at some point, sometimes often. I have compromised, as i also understand that cycling, if not shared by both partners can be a very selfish sport (time consuming wise). My compromise involves me using my commuting to work as training, it has worked very well so far, i get the bulk of my training per week in just by commuting to work and back with a little extra every evening on the way home. That places me front and centre for my gf at 18:30pm sharp every evening Since i started doing this, there have been no complaints and i am still happy i get to enjoy the passion i have for cycling. The money situation is a difficult one, in SA cycling stuff is very expensive, over here it is more reasonable, but i reckon if you can curb the time away from her through some method then the overpsending might be overlooked Good luck Where are you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchMan Posted September 1, 2010 Share Oh and PS: my gf has started mountain biking with me now so i guess it is working out even better than i expected Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dutchMan Posted September 1, 2010 Share I am in Holland Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Underachiever Posted September 1, 2010 Share I stopped cycling for a while because the girl did not like it. Will never pick mortal flesh over a bicycle again. There is no women that can make me as happy a bicycle. Well, maybe Yvonne Strahovsky on a bicycle. Yep, she's HOT!! She can save me anytime!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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