Getting rather annoyed
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Saluki
World class procrastinator
- Location
- ...Norwich over the water.
I have a friend, who is a keen climber (not a cyclist at all) and in the end, she gave her OH an ultimatum along the lines of 'you either let me go climbing or I'm leaving'. He was an idiot and tried to veto her climbing so she left. No kids though, I guess that makes a massive difference.
How about, if your wife is having her sunday lie in, put Lego and stuff in the bedroom, plonk the kids in the bedroom too and then go for a ride. Kids are technically supervised. Although, your wife may never speak to you again, if you do that.
If you are really fed up, there is counselling available where you may be able to air your grievances about not getting time to yourself for a non-commuting ride, without the potential for a massive argument in the home. Just a thought, as you sound pretty unhappy in your post.
How about, if your wife is having her sunday lie in, put Lego and stuff in the bedroom, plonk the kids in the bedroom too and then go for a ride. Kids are technically supervised. Although, your wife may never speak to you again, if you do that.
If you are really fed up, there is counselling available where you may be able to air your grievances about not getting time to yourself for a non-commuting ride, without the potential for a massive argument in the home. Just a thought, as you sound pretty unhappy in your post.
Gravity Aided
Legendary Member
- Location
- Land of Lincoln
You do need to establish some time for yourself. And for the spouse as well. Limits to my riding time have become acceptable to me. Riding to common destinations works out well for me as well. For years, I got dropped off at work super early so Mrs. GA could swim before work.
ColinJ
Puzzle game procrastinator!
- Location
- Todmorden - Yorks/Lancs border
Lots of us DO live without 'em ...!
Having said that, I actually have my sister and brother-in-law up for the weekend. They want to do the tourist thing in Hebden Bridge today but I want to go out for a ride so they are about to catch the bus and I will be going on a 2 hour detour by bike. I'll meet them at a cafe later for coffee and cake and then do another ride back.
AndyRM
XOXO
- Location
- North Shields
Download Pokemon Go and take the kids out for a ride to catch some!
r04DiE
300km a week through London on a road bike.
Hmm, not easy, is it? I have to say that having kids is a wonderful thing but its not without its drawbacks. Looking after kids is a huge stress for some, and it can break a marriage with ease if you get unlucky. I suppose we just have to keep going. It's like gearing down to get up a hill, keep spinning!
classic33
Leg End Member
Has Tod' moved?Lots of us DO live without 'em ...!
Having said that, I actually have my sister and brother-in-law up for the weekend. They want to do the tourist thing in Hebden Bridge today but I want to go out for a ride so they are about to catch the bus and I will be going on a 2 hour detour by bike. I'll meet them at a cafe later for coffee and cake and then do another ride back.
united4ever
Veteran
Why not let her have a lie in, look after the kids until whatever time she gets up. Then go for your ride at say 10 or 11 oclock. She could hardly complain at that.
rideswithmoobs
Guest
- Location
- North West
I have a 5 year old, work away from home (currently in Houston then down to chile) trying to balance family life with cycling is difficult especially if your only home a few weeks and been away a month.
So I sold my sports bike and bought a sports tourer and instead of going out alone I go with the wife so we spend time together. I only ride my cycle when little lads at school and wife at the gym and if he is at home then I try to cycle to wherever we are going and meet up. If we are going to play barn 5 Mile away then I cycle and meet up with them. It works ok and I still manage 80+ miles a week on cycle and a few rides on motorbike if weather is nice without sacrificing important time with my family
So I sold my sports bike and bought a sports tourer and instead of going out alone I go with the wife so we spend time together. I only ride my cycle when little lads at school and wife at the gym and if he is at home then I try to cycle to wherever we are going and meet up. If we are going to play barn 5 Mile away then I cycle and meet up with them. It works ok and I still manage 80+ miles a week on cycle and a few rides on motorbike if weather is nice without sacrificing important time with my family
Dayvo
just passin' through
- Location
- 59° 50′ 5.55″ N, 10° 47′ 41.89″ E
Time to take the shorts off and wear some trousers.
r04DiE
300km a week through London on a road bike.
I fit cycling in around what the family needs are. The family comes first. That is wearing the trousers. Wearing the shorts is when you look after yourself first.Time to take the shorts off and wear some trousers.
Dayvo
just passin' through
- Location
- 59° 50′ 5.55″ N, 10° 47′ 41.89″ E
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cyberknight
As long as I breathe, I attack.
- Location
- Land of confusion
Time for her? she plonks herself in front of tv for gameshows/soaps and the world could end, i have got in from work and if i get in when home and away is on i will get the evil eye and my tea can wait .
EDIT
i dontmind cooking my tea but seein as i do a full time job + 20-40 hours overtime aa month + dust/hoover/bathroom when she complains she is too tired ...
lutonloony
Über Member
- Location
- torbay
Can't live with them, and can't kill em
Dayvo
just passin' through
- Location
- 59° 50′ 5.55″ N, 10° 47′ 41.89″ E
