Does anyone else's wife turn into a total bitch during the holidays? Our families are all a relative close distance from us, so we can go anywhere and it always turns into a major headache as to where we go, how much time we spend there, etc.. I am finding it harder and harder to take it after this past weekend. We were going to my family, but all the sudden the day before, she decides she wants to go to her family in ND. So, after another huge fight, I say we go to my parents place for Saturday afternoon and then to her grandparents on Sunday for Easter. Well, then she doesn't want to go. So we fight some more and now as usual, she is pouting and won't talk to me. I hate the holidays as this happens every time. Christmas is much, much worse.
Does anyone else's wife turn into a total bitch during the holidays? Our families are all a relative close distance from us, so we can go anywhere and it always turns into a major headache as to where we go, how much time we spend there, etc.. I am finding it harder and harder to take it after this past weekend. We were going to my family, but all the sudden the day before, she decides she wants to go to her family in ND. So, after another huge fight, I say we go to my parents place for Saturday afternoon and then to her grandparents on Sunday for Easter. Well, then she doesn't want to go. So we fight some more and now as usual, she is pouting and won't talk to me. I hate the holidays as this happens every time. Christmas is much, much worse.
It is not that tough a situation, just hate the holiday run around. It gets me depressed every time. I try to make consessions and it always ends up in a blow up.
It is not that tough a situation, just hate the holiday run around. It gets me depressed every time. I try to make consessions and it always ends up in a blow up.
I stopped at two kids......so you're a tougher guy than me! I'd have gone insane with three. My wife is good about spending time with the families.......in fact I think she likes my mother more than her own mother. And I'm certain my mother likes my wife more than me.
It's a difficult situation for you because it's tough to enjoy the holidays knowing these arguments are looming...
Look on the bright side; no more major "family" holidays until November!
I stopped at two kids......so you're a tougher guy than me! I'd have gone insane with three. My wife is good about spending time with the families.......in fact I think she likes my mother more than her own mother. And I'm certain my mother likes my wife more than me.
It's a difficult situation for you because it's tough to enjoy the holidays knowing these arguments are looming...
Look on the bright side; no more major "family" holidays until November!
The problem with Holidays is all the stress involved.
Too much traveling and running around will ruin the Holiday. Pick ONE place to go. None of this, "we'll go here in the morning, over there in the afternoon, and then go over there at night". Relax in one place. Go to the other places next Holiday.
While women say they enjoy cooking for everybody, the truth is that it's a king-sized pain in the ass. Take everybody out for a restaurant dinner, even if it means reserving an entire room. The women can all relax, no cooking and even more important - no cleaning up. Sure, your wallet will get bruised, but when mama is happy, everybody is happy.
The problem with Holidays is all the stress involved.
Too much traveling and running around will ruin the Holiday. Pick ONE place to go. None of this, "we'll go here in the morning, over there in the afternoon, and then go over there at night". Relax in one place. Go to the other places next Holiday.
While women say they enjoy cooking for everybody, the truth is that it's a king-sized pain in the ass. Take everybody out for a restaurant dinner, even if it means reserving an entire room. The women can all relax, no cooking and even more important - no cleaning up. Sure, your wallet will get bruised, but when mama is happy, everybody is happy.
Real common problem I suspect for many. Everybody wants to get together for the "Major Holidays". Although we have 365 days in the year, it seems that these dates have to be open to appease her family and my family. Why couldn't we just get together one weekend day for a non- Holiday event? Truth is we do more with the non-Holiday events with her family then my family.
It is a major pain in the ass- the best holiday was Thanksgiving 2 years ago ... We went on a vacation just the two of us. Kid stayed with mother in law.
Thinking about trying that angle for X-mas this year
Real common problem I suspect for many. Everybody wants to get together for the "Major Holidays". Although we have 365 days in the year, it seems that these dates have to be open to appease her family and my family. Why couldn't we just get together one weekend day for a non- Holiday event? Truth is we do more with the non-Holiday events with her family then my family.
It is a major pain in the ass- the best holiday was Thanksgiving 2 years ago ... We went on a vacation just the two of us. Kid stayed with mother in law.
Thinking about trying that angle for X-mas this year
Not to knock anybody, but it all come down to getting to know the person before you marry her/him. I'm not saying I'm better than anyone else, that's for sure, but I didn't get married for the first time til I was damned near 40 yrs old. I made damned sure she wasn't a bitch and/or would be bitching at me for every little thing.
I drew the line in the sand early, and tested the waters by announcing,
"This is the way it's going to be the rest of your life. Are you sure you're ok with it??"
I threw it all on the table: I gamble, drink, play music, stay out late, go to titty bars, smoke cigars, golf, and pretty much everything else I damned well please. The deal is, she never has to worry - in return she receives love and commitment and the freedom to do whatever the fuck she wants too.
I know that doesn't help the OP and his holiday dilemma, just my two cent on marriage.
Not to knock anybody, but it all come down to getting to know the person before you marry her/him. I'm not saying I'm better than anyone else, that's for sure, but I didn't get married for the first time til I was damned near 40 yrs old. I made damned sure she wasn't a bitch and/or would be bitching at me for every little thing.
I drew the line in the sand early, and tested the waters by announcing,
"This is the way it's going to be the rest of your life. Are you sure you're ok with it??"
I threw it all on the table: I gamble, drink, play music, stay out late, go to titty bars, smoke cigars, golf, and pretty much everything else I damned well please. The deal is, she never has to worry - in return she receives love and commitment and the freedom to do whatever the fuck she wants too.
I know that doesn't help the OP and his holiday dilemma, just my two cent on marriage.
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