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USDAlady User ID: 41881644 United States 04/23/2014 05:59 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Had similar issue with husband who lost job and got depressed. He kicked into high gear for 2 reasons. One was he had bill obligations and ran out of savings. Two I made a Home repair, improvements, and desires list (most of which we had talked about already). Putting a list of things we needed but couldn't afford and sacrifices being made for lack of extra income painted a good picture and incentive. Need to work with her desires and things that if she loves you would make you happy. Work together for a common goal, maybe a nicer house or luxury vacation if she works again. Women think differently and have "nesting" instincts usually. Keep that in mind :) Should really talk to her about the kids thing, and if there's a massive difference there, you need help or out. I don't recommend it, but I've known men to put most of their money into savings (secretly) and cut the budget, force wife into work this way. Retirement or college funds are valid reasons that might work openly. Good luck |
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Angry Hierophant (OP) User ID: 41311792 United States 04/23/2014 06:01 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Talk to her about it - Tell her she is better than just sitting around at home all day...She might just be stuck in a rut... Quoting: showgirls1980 I tried...like I said I even tried to teach her yoga. She is iNto those ghost shows so I gave her Dion Fortunes book so she could see how things work...I don't think she read a single page. She has no ambition to do anything. Yes she helps with chores but sometimes half assed or only when absolutely necessary. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 54561208 United States 04/23/2014 06:02 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | it's one thing when there are kids to take care of, but no kids, no job, luxury car, tv all day ect...? WOW! You will have a hard time pushing this one on her, as a precident has been set. My wife stays home and does not "work" per se... but... We have 4 kids she takes care of, she cleans the house, does the laundry, cooks the meals, cleans up after, even mows the lawn and weed-wacks the yard... she does the shopping, and carts the kids around to various events in her 1996 Honda Accord EX. No pool, no luxury cars. That is her full time job. Mine is to provide and protect for our Family It's all in your world perspective on what is important. |
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Angry Hierophant (OP) User ID: 41311792 United States 04/23/2014 06:04 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | it's one thing when there are kids to take care of, but no kids, no job, luxury car, tv all day ect...? WOW! Quoting: Anonymous Coward 54561208 You will have a hard time pushing this one on her, as a precident has been set. My wife stays home and does not "work" per se... but... We have 4 kids she takes care of, she cleans the house, does the laundry, cooks the meals, cleans up after, even mows the lawn and weed-wacks the yard... she does the shopping, and carts the kids around to various events in her 1996 Honda Accord EX. No pool, no luxury cars. That is her full time job. Mine is to provide and protect for our Family It's all in your world perspective on what is important. Kids would be different. The biggest issue is we built this life together, we both contributed to the lifestyle. Now I am left holding the bag. I never planned to have to do it alone. |
Occams Taser User ID: 57130728 United States 04/23/2014 06:04 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Talk to her about it - Tell her she is better than just sitting around at home all day...She might just be stuck in a rut... Quoting: showgirls1980 I tried...like I said I even tried to teach her yoga. She is iNto those ghost shows so I gave her Dion Fortunes book so she could see how things work...I don't think she read a single page. She has no ambition to do anything. Yes she helps with chores but sometimes half assed or only when absolutely necessary. Man, here's what I would do... Sit her down and relay everything you are feeling exactly how you feel it. Don't sugar coat anything. Be completely honest with her and explain why these things make you feel the way you do. Give it a couple of weeks to see if anything changes. Don't push it on her, just see if she does it on her own. If she doesn't make an effort to change, then start looking at getting out of the marriage. Keep a record of what she does and doesn't do so you can relay that in the divorce. |
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Angry Hierophant (OP) User ID: 41311792 United States 04/23/2014 06:05 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Talk to her about it - Tell her she is better than just sitting around at home all day...She might just be stuck in a rut... Quoting: showgirls1980 I tried...like I said I even tried to teach her yoga. She is iNto those ghost shows so I gave her Dion Fortunes book so she could see how things work...I don't think she read a single page. She has no ambition to do anything. Yes she helps with chores but sometimes half assed or only when absolutely necessary. Man, here's what I would do... Sit her down and relay everything you are feeling exactly how you feel it. Don't sugar coat anything. Be completely honest with her and explain why these things make you feel the way you do. Give it a couple of weeks to see if anything changes. Don't push it on her, just see if she does it on her own. If she doesn't make an effort to change, then start looking at getting out of the marriage. Keep a record of what she does and doesn't do so you can relay that in the divorce. Thank you - I appreciate the advice. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 1302477 United States 04/23/2014 06:07 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | On top I have health issues working to pay for all this shit. It didnt start out that way. She had a job and quit when I got promoted, assuming I would carry the load. I would'nt even mind if she did something productive, or even if we had kids, but rotting in front of the tube all day is disgusting. I didnt sign up for this. Thinking of confronting her - either help or we downsize, major. No pool, no fucking luxury car. I love her but feel like Im being exploited, its bad enough at work but I don't expect it from family. Quoting: Angry Hierophant Record her on camera for a few weeks so when you divorce you can show the judge the lifestyle she's used to Good idea, thanks! No. Bad idea. That's the standard for how you are to maintain her after the divorce. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 48639963 04/23/2014 06:09 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | You and your wife have been under supernatural attack from the moment you first met each other. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 20242021 Huh? What makes you say that? Too much occult inside your home Come to Jesus! You and your wife come together in marriage to Jesus and your life will radically change |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 38740733 Singapore 04/23/2014 06:10 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | On top I have health issues working to pay for all this shit. It didnt start out that way. She had a job and quit when I got promoted, assuming I would carry the load. I would'nt even mind if she did something productive, or even if we had kids, but rotting in front of the tube all day is disgusting. I didnt sign up for this. Thinking of confronting her - either help or we downsize, major. No pool, no fucking luxury car. I love her but feel like Im being exploited, its bad enough at work but I don't expect it from family. Quoting: Angry Hierophant Turn off cable and the internet. Problem solved..... |
Angry Hierophant (OP) User ID: 41311792 United States 04/23/2014 06:10 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | You and your wife have been under supernatural attack from the moment you first met each other. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 20242021 Huh? What makes you say that? Too much occult inside your home Come to Jesus! You and your wife come together in marriage to Jesus and your life will radically change |
Occams Taser User ID: 57130728 United States 04/23/2014 06:11 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | You and your wife have been under supernatural attack from the moment you first met each other. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 20242021 Huh? What makes you say that? Too much occult inside your home Come to Jesus! You and your wife come together in marriage to Jesus and your life will radically change |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 56946116 France 04/23/2014 06:12 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | On top I have health issues working to pay for all this shit. It didnt start out that way. She had a job and quit when I got promoted, assuming I would carry the load. I would'nt even mind if she did something productive, or even if we had kids, but rotting in front of the tube all day is disgusting. I didnt sign up for this. Thinking of confronting her - either help or we downsize, major. No pool, no fucking luxury car. I love her but feel like Im being exploited, its bad enough at work but I don't expect it from family. Quoting: Angry Hierophant told ya not to marry a negro |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 44632259 United States 04/23/2014 06:15 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | On top I have health issues working to pay for all this shit. It didnt start out that way. She had a job and quit when I got promoted, assuming I would carry the load. I would'nt even mind if she did something productive, or even if we had kids, but rotting in front of the tube all day is disgusting. I didnt sign up for this. Thinking of confronting her - either help or we downsize, major. No pool, no fucking luxury car. I love her but feel like Im being exploited, its bad enough at work but I don't expect it from family. Quoting: Angry Hierophant OP, when you got promoted didn't the two of you decide TOGETHER whether she would continue to work or not? I would say that if you let her make that decision herself while you had to keep working, you share much of the blame in this. IF you are a married couple you should plan, not do everything instinctively. |
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Anonymous Coward User ID: 48639963 04/23/2014 06:19 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I believe in the power of Jesus and his ability to break chain caused by all that Thelema junk and I believe in his ability to keep a marriage strong Good luck! |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 57205074 Australia 04/23/2014 06:20 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | You can't force her to change. You can only change yourself. I believe u get what u are given and it's up to u to make it work. (U attract what you need to learn from in life and u can't escape it) Be supportive, positive and take a look at what u can change in yourself. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 32069520 United States 04/23/2014 06:21 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Maybe your wife is depressed? 70 hours a week away from you is a lot even if that's all she ever does at home... My wife works that much sometimes a week. Sometimes even more! The thing is that it was impossible for me to find a job WHILE looking after our kid. Out of boredom and under the pressure to pay off credit card debt (no thanks to expensive car repairs), I started looking around for jobs and found one on craiglist that's a full time job at the right hours where I could be home in time for my kid from school to help out with homework, etc. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 6500947 United States 04/23/2014 06:22 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I told you the truth amongst a group of people recommending divorce and anal sex, OP. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 48639963 I believe in the power of Jesus and his ability to break chain caused by all that Thelema junk and I believe in his ability to keep a marriage strong Good luck! I recommended prostituting her. Bible has hookers too. |
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