Comments on: When to Ask…

By: VeRonda Wicks

VeRonda Wicks — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 06:30:02 +0000

Thank you, Ventego, for dropping by. It is always nice to have a frequent visitor!!

By: Ventego

Ventego — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 05:43:54 +0000

I really like your blog and i respect your work. I’ll be a frequent visitor.

By: VeRonda Wicks

VeRonda Wicks — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 21:52:38 +0000

Hi D’Otta… I’m glad you guys have a balanced thing going on here. And, that it works for the both of you. I’m a yeller and thrower, too, when the game is close or something crazy happens. Stop by again soon…

Honeymooner… you are hilarious! I actually don’t mind the beer and buffalo wings. I just can’t believe you said it. LOL!!! And I’d be the one saying grab the soda and chips while you’re up. Crack up. So, I’ve considered your position on things. LOL… See you soon!

By: The Honeymooner

The Honeymooner — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 21:06:04 +0000

I guess the beer and buffalo wings are out, huh?! I suppose being in our presence is cool but absent the beer and wings, the grumbling of my stomach does not make me pleasant company. Do you think when we get angry and yell at the TV we are merely transferring disappointing and frustrating emotions from not having beer and buffalo wings?! Worth considering…

By: D'Otta

D'Otta — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 20:21:03 +0000

Actually, every now and then I will sit and watch a game or two with my husband. Am I really interested in the game? Naw…I just enjoy sitting with him, you know just simply being in his presence. So while he’s watching the game, I might be engrossed in a good book. Now I must admit, when he gets a bit roudy or angry and yells at the television, I do want to know what is going on, or what I missed. I ask because I genuinely want to know. I expect him to tell me or explain to me because…I am his wife and I asked. LOL! However, my husband does not have to worry about me bothering him too much during the game because I do have a little more than basic knowledge of sports. Therefore, when or if I ask a question, I expect him to give me an answer and then I am done. No need to linger. I am NOT that interested! I like the leisure of being able to get up and go and do as I please while he is watching the game. There are other sports we enjoy watching together that we enjoy talking about, like track and field. I enjoy being in the presence of my husband (while he’s watching a game) and also having time to myself…to me, that’s having the best of both worlds!

By: VeRonda Wicks

VeRonda Wicks — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:39:09 +0000

Man… you guys are funny! Well, first, Joshua… I’m sure the ladies (and some men) appreciate your train of thought. You’re probably more along the lines with Jenny and her thoughts. Which, by the way, are similar to what a lot of women feel who work and have children and feel that they are overwhelmed with life in general. I do think women, Jenny, should get props for trying… But that’s the question… Is she trying?

David, you’re back, huh? I’m glad we agree on something… LOL! And you said no woman or children were hurt doing “that” day? What about other games… Stop the violence. LOL!

And Honeymooner, wow!! I don’t even know which way to go with you on this… Buffalo wings? Crack up… Please stop by again with more enlightening responses!!

By: The Honeymooner

The Honeymooner — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 18:13:08 +0000

Naaaw man I ain’t feeling that. I simply don’t have the feel or patience to educate my wife about a sporting event that I am watching. In fact, if I wasn’t watching it, I would not want to educate her about it. Something’s wrong with this picture. I know you sensitive types believe that this is good for the marriage and whatnot but the marriage will be good without such ill-timed elucidation. We are in a culture in American of saying the political correct thing but not me. LEAVE ME ALONE! I’M WATCHING THE GAME! BRING ME SOME MORE BEER AND BUFFALO WINGS!
The Honeymooner

By: Jenny

Jenny — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:54:06 +0000

I like this post, but I have to disagree a bit with everyone. I think your friend should be happy that his wife is trying! She’s making an effort to show an interest in something she doesn’t know anything about. I think SHE deserves a pat on the back for stepping out of her comfort zone to try to connect with her husband and share in his hobbies.
I understand the whole timing thing, but how much can the guy really expect? She’s taking an interest, and that’s the whole point, right?
Go wifey.

By: David

David — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 17:43:11 +0000

Hey guys… As I sit in the “Man Cave” watchin the NFL networks replay of the Raven’s 2000 march to the Big Dance (that would be the Super Bowl for our foreign friends on this blog). I starting thinking about this blog. So I thought I would login and say whats on my mind. Well here goes…Its not about idle conversation during a game…I mean how many of us actually watch a game in total silence if there is someone else in the room. As a matter of fact, I think Im more verbal during a Ravens game when I am alone… I think that timing is the key to all of wifeys questoins to me.

Doug – I too have a DVR but if Im watching any sport and things are getting good… I dont wanna have to keep hittin the DVR to stop and answer “insane” questions… also I have sat on the remote by mistake and changed the channel and lost like 20 minutes of a game… Oh that was a sad day in the household lemme tell you
Note: no woman or children were hurt doing that day…

By: Joshua

Joshua — Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:05:44 +0000

Good line of thought. Maybe the key is to get involved in an emotional rather than an intellectual way. At the beginning of a season pick a fav team or underdog and start rootin for them, then learn the rules on the way. This might be a better way to connect