You cook dinner and your husband has been watching basketball since1:30 this afternoon and you tell him dinner will be ready in ten minutes and when dinner is ready he tells you to wait it's almost over. 25 minutes later you and your son are finished eating and he is still watching. Would that make you mad. Not even his favorite teams were playing.
2007-03-17 11:49:42 · 25 answers · asked by Lisa C 2 in Family & Relationships ➔ Marriage & Divorce
I know it's march madness and I am glad he is home but is 10 minutes too much to ask??
2007-03-17 11:57:41 · update #1
I am very much a sports fan and have watched with him last night and this afternoon. But it shouldn'tbe an all day thing. These games will go on for weeks.
2007-03-17 12:06:15 · update #2
It's "March Madness"......let the guy watch the games! At least he's home...not down at the bar with the guys.
2007-03-17 11:54:13 · answer #1 · answered by olderbutwiser 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
At this point in my marriage( 25 years) I have learned to deal with lots of things. If this would have happened to me I would have taken the food and put it in the microwave then I would tell him that his food is there. I would not heat it up or clean up after him- that is something he must do. Then Before bedtime and when alone I would tell him that spending dinner time together enriches your relationship with your child- because their at the dinner table is where everyone gets to talk about their day or activities, that's where you ask questions, etc. and by the way, your child will benefit from this because when he grows up - it will be an activity that he will enforce in his family because of the wonderful memories he had when he was a child.
Hope I helped you.
2007-03-17 19:01:24 · answer #2 · answered by Taz 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It mostly certainly would make me mad. But realize he is a man.....haha. Seriously, don't bother telling him how mad you are, instead show him. Next time it happens, clean up the food and dishes and act like it doesn't bother you one bit that some game was more important then eating. With men it always will be.
I might also have made him a plate and brought into him. That way he could eat and watch his game. He would probably look at you and think he has the best woman in the whole world. Men like to think we women understand why sports are more important. I don't but my husband treats me great and he thinks I dote on him to much. I probably do. :-)
2007-03-17 18:58:33 · answer #3 · answered by Kathleen H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
uh, just a bit! let him eat the cold dinner and act like you dont care. We always read the Bible together for a minute after eating so that doesnt happen at our place. Tell your man to respect the work you put into making the meal. Eating together as a family is really important i think. Gives you time to chat b4 everyone does their things for the night....
2007-03-17 18:55:21 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have every right to be upset. Your husband was inconsiderate at the least. You had taken the time to prepare a meal while he was vegetating in front of the television. Not only was he rude and discourteous to you, he also set a very poor example for your son to follow. Our children learn about how to become husbands and wives through watching their parents. Ask your husband if he would want his son to treat his wife that way when he is grown. Better yet, ask him if he would want his son-in-law to treat your daughter that way after she had worked to prepare a family meal.
2007-03-17 21:30:41 · answer #5 · answered by DK 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your husband needs to get his priorities straight. Talk to him about how he makes you feel. If that doesn't work. Be the better person, be loving even if he has faults. Surprise him, by making dinner, bringit to him on a tray and eat and watch the game with him. Don't let him annoy you, rather be grateful you have him and be willing to sacrifice since he won't. Hopefully he will learn from your example.
2007-03-17 19:07:19 · answer #6 · answered by JJ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have you tried watching the games with him? Or you could serve him dinner in front of the game. Or you could all eat in front of the game.
I understand both points of view. I cook meals and enjoy family dinners, I am also a sports fan.
I am very lucky and my family enjoys watching it with me although I am the most enthusiastic. My husband actually made dinner and served it to me once so I didn't miss anything. I thought he was so thoughtful, and I am lucky to have him.
2007-03-17 19:02:02 · answer #7 · answered by QT 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's like that, why not just order some pizza instead. If you know he's into that, then it is probably not the best time to plan a home-cooked meal. Order in, that way you and little man still get your grub on and when he finally decides to eat too he can hop his happy *** over to the microwave!
2007-03-21 17:35:25 · answer #8 · answered by chocolategoldnc1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would definitely be mad. Family comes before anything. If family isn't his first priority then he shouldn't have one.period. Next time he does that to you leave the food on the table...even if it is cold....don't fix his plate. Let him eat the cold food and clean up his own mess, do the dishes left over. Just do what you and your son uses. Let HIM do the rest. Should teach him a lesson.
2007-03-17 20:12:02 · answer #9 · answered by tigerbrat21531 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This only happens once a year. My son and I were watching this afternoon and I wouldn't interfere while he was watching. It is fun and as I said it is only once a year. It'll be over soon and then we can look forward to baseball. So get a grip and hang in there.
2007-03-17 19:35:13 · answer #10 · answered by I love winter 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well...if he was my husband I would understand his devotion to sports since he was probably like this before we got married. What's the big deal? Make him a plate and keep it on top of the oven. Men have this thing for sports. Women have a thing for chick flix and shopping. Go figure.
2007-03-17 18:58:28 · answer #11 · answered by mhchicetawn 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋