I'm seeking creative ideas on how to persuade my spouse that I simply must go to a travel meet in December. He didn't quite make vomit noises when I mentioned it, but looked a bit (not unduly) irritated/bewildered/annoyed by my desire to compete in meets. (He hasn't raced much lately.) The timing was likewise unappealing. Any thoughts?
I was contemplating calling my mother and begging for a visit.
This is an interesting and important question.I can think of 3 approaches to take.
1) Rational: I'll take the 12 year old,our son is big enough to take care of himself.All you have to do is care for the youngest and she's no trouble at all.You'll have fun.
2) Bargaining: You want to go to that (whatever) so it's only fair that I get to go to the meet.
3)Fait Accompli:I have this swim meet coming up and I wanted to give you enough time to plan how you're going to handle the kids.
Good Luck.If this is your only chance to swim SCM then you HAVE to go.
I have an inducement to get him to want to come to Oregon in Aug. The Hood to Coast run will be around the time of Nats so they could come for that too.
This is an interesting and important question.I can think of 3 approaches to take.
1) Rational: I'll take the 12 year old,our son is big enough to take care of himself.All you have to do is care for the youngest and she's no trouble at all.You'll have fun.
2) Bargaining: You want to go to that (whatever) so it's only fair that I get to go to the meet.
3)Fait Accompli:I have this swim meet coming up and I wanted to give you enough time to plan how you're going to handle the kids.
Good Luck.If this is your only chance to swim SCM then you HAVE to go.
I have an inducement to get him to want to come to Oregon in Aug. The Hood to Coast run will be around the time of Nats so they could come for that too.
