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QUOTE: Originally posted by SpaceMouse There are more important things than railroads, guns, etc. My wife thinks so, but she is willing to negotiate. Don't give up until you know how well she negotiates.
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QUOTE: Originally posted by davekelly Tracklayer, Hmmmmmm.
QUOTE: Originally posted by selector Tracklayer, would it help to ask her, outright, if your passion for toy trains is a problem for her? You could approach the subject by acknowledging that a hobby that holds an intense interest could become a problem if it took up a lot of time, and that you would not be happy to find that you were allowing it to come between you and someone you care for very much. That would be an overt signal that you are A. alert to her concern since she has a history with the hobby, and B. that you value her friendship enough to be willing to temper your commitment somewhat. If she knows you can say those things with conviction, she knows that she will always count with you when "push comes to shove." No person, let alone a woman, wants to be saddled with someone who insists on having all things his/her way. Just a thought. I hope you can salvage this if she is otherwise a keeper. -Crandell
QUOTE: Originally posted by Tracklayer QUOTE: Originally posted by davekelly Tracklayer, Hmmmmmm. What ?. You interested ?. Her name's Kimberly, she's 37, is divorced, has two kids (a boy and girl 7 and 10), works at a local bank, is very attractive and has longer fangs than any vampire I've ever seen if you know what I mean... I admit that in her opinion, I'm probably very immature for being 42. So maybe it's better things haven't gone any farther than they have. I'm happy with my life just as it is-immaturity, trains, dogs, guns, Three Stooges and all!. Tracklayer
Have fun with your trains
QUOTE: Originally posted by 06archerd dosent like guns or trains, well then, i wouldnt give her the time of day, you gotta love guns, hunting and fishing and model railroading and trains in gneeral the big 4 in my life!!!
QUOTE: Originally posted by vsmith QUOTE: Originally posted by Tracklayer QUOTE: Originally posted by davekelly Tracklayer, Hmmmmmm. What ?. You interested ?. Her name's Kimberly, she's 37, is divorced, has two kids (a boy and girl 7 and 10), works at a local bank, is very attractive and has longer fangs than any vampire I've ever seen if you know what I mean... I admit that in her opinion, I'm probably very immature for being 42. So maybe it's better things haven't gone any farther than they have. I'm happy with my life just as it is-immaturity, trains, dogs, guns, Three Stooges and all!. Tracklayer Dump & Run, & Run fast... 37?... Oh boy, hard to say with conviction but based on my past experiences, I hate to say but I dont think she's gonna change for anyone in anyway whatsoever. Doesnt like ANY of your interests ? Very bad... It will end one of two ways, she dumps you because of your boring hobbies...or you will have to dump every interest you have and only do things she approves of....now who will be bored out of their minds, eh? Think about it... I see little chance to find a balance here if she's as one sided as it sounds. I've been down a road like this in the deep dark past, if she's not tolerent of your interests now, she never will be. I'm really surprised though that she doesnt consider your hobby a possible bridge to help with connecting with her kids, thats another big warning sign if she hasnt considered letting her kids get involved if they wanted to. My wife has been tolerent of my hobbies, and PS, she doesnt care for the 3 stooges either but at least she doesnt mind me watching them. Doesnt like dogs? Sheeesh![V] PS PS just read the "dad" thing, Oh boy that really screws you...that really torpedoes keeping your hobby in any kind of relationship.
It takes an iron man to play with a toy iron horse.
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QUOTE: Originally posted by Davidvd59 I "HAD" a wife who hated trains. Notice the word HAD! When I meet a woman I show her my hobby, watch her expression, and her comments. Woman are a dime a dozen, finding one you are really compatitible with is another story.