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Family Running Interference
May 10th, 2007
Garth Mendelson writes:
I'm a die hard Sens fan and I make a point of watching each and every game with my buds. We take turns hosting and everybody brings beers and meat. It's always a good time and I wouldn't trade our little tradition for anything in the world.
The reason I'm writing in is to tell you guys about a little problem is starting to get in the way of me enjoying my time with the guys. Namely, my 8 month pregnant wife and infant daughter. Lately during the playoffs they've been giving me a lot of grief about being out of the house so much. You know what my response to them is? "Get out of my face - you know how important time with my buds is... so don't fuck this up!"
Before my daughter came along it was easy enough to pop home after work, get changed and head right back out to meet my friends. My wife would complain, but I could deal with her. Now that my daughter's learning to talk, she's bitching at me too... now I have the two of them asking for hugs and telling me they love me. Enough! I just want to put on some jeans and take a shit! And then leave immediately to get slammed with my buds.
Guys, what can I do? I'm fearing that when this new kid comes along the situation is going to get even worse. Especially when it's my turn to have the guys over at our place. I mean, fuck... they're really interfering with my plans.
 Trevor |
Listen MENDELSON! I'm going to be the first to apologize to you. The Setbacks have really been dropping the ball recently when it comes to dishing out helpful advice recently, and your situation has suffered greatly. Now that I'm getting around to giving out advice, the playoffs are already over.
Anyways, here's my advice so that you can use it for other similar situations. You just have to remind them that you're the breadwinner. You're bringing home the bacon. And if you want to let your frank and beans float, you can damn well do it. This may sound harsh, but it'll have to be said. Also, let me know how it goes because I would never in a million years have the balls to do what I say. |
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