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.
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Getting "wifed"... now that's funny. (Well not really.)...just never heard it put that way.
Honestly, supporting a healthy lifestyle of one's spouse should be encouraged. My family knows how much I enjoy the water...and letting me disappear for few hours into the surf or the pool is good medicine.
At the end of the day it takes a swimmer to know one. We are unique in our desire to congregate for hours on end ...in often stuffy chlorinated buildings ...waiting patiently for the next opportunity to get on the blocks and inflict some more pain. And along with that fleeting moment, comes exhilaration which can last for a very long time...especially if it's a personal best...or arrival at a long term goal.
Pure healthy fun.
Getting "wifed"... now that's funny. (Well not really.)...just never heard it put that way.
Honestly, supporting a healthy lifestyle of one's spouse should be encouraged. My family knows how much I enjoy the water...and letting me disappear for few hours into the surf or the pool is good medicine.
At the end of the day it takes a swimmer to know one. We are unique in our desire to congregate for hours on end ...in often stuffy chlorinated buildings ...waiting patiently for the next opportunity to get on the blocks and inflict some more pain. And along with that fleeting moment, comes exhilaration which can last for a very long time...especially if it's a personal best...or arrival at a long term goal.
Pure healthy fun.
