How Many Fellow Pipe Smokers Can Identify With This?

[shikano53]

 

[Chasing Embers]

Sadly too many from the sound of it. I'll never understand it.

 

[gervais]

Sadly too many from the sound of it. I'll never understand it.

My friend, you are what is known as “the exception to the rule”. Most women have to be in complete control of everything.

 

[Chasing Embers]

My friend, you are what is known as “the exception to the rule”. Most women have to be in complete control of everything.

That's when you find another one. Men weren't meant to bow their head and say, "Yes dear".

 

[anotherbob]

yeah I can't relate to that. Too stubborn or something like that.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Too stubborn

too stub•born

/to͞o/ /ˈstəbərn/

adjective

having testicles


Sounds about right to me.

 

[warren]

Most women have to be in complete control of everything.

Unlucky in love you may have been. My lifetime of observing the two sexes, politically incorrect as that may be, indicates some women prefer being in charge others, not so much and still others have absolutely no interest in the controlling of the lives of others. So, really no different than men.

 

[anotherbob]

with how stubborn I can be I might have to worry about when the extra pair drops. Might explain why when I start getting orders I show where the door is.

 

[anotherbob]

Unlucky in love you may have been. My lifetime of observing the two sexes, politically incorrect as that may be, indicates some women prefer being in charge others, not so much and still others have absolutely no interest in the controlling of the lives of others. So, really no different than men.

yeah. Worst thing you can do in my opinion is looking at woman as dramatically different then men, but instead it helps to think they're all different like everybody else. Helps one avoid unwanted b.s. instead of just shrugging and saying that's just how it is. Or at least that's my opinion.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Might explain why when I start getting orders I show where the door is.

I've sent a few out the door myself. Got the mortgage at 17 by myself and will not be told what to do in my home.

 

[anotherbob]

I got to be me. It's just one of those immutable non negotiable things.

 

[Chasing Embers]

but instead it helps to think they're all different like everybody else

Exactly. You look for balance.

 

[anotherbob]

Exactly. You look for balance.

if you can think it up they're probably out there somewhere. Heck I have some stories most people wouldn't believe.

 

[Chasing Embers]

Heck I have some stories most people wouldn't believe.

Been there.

 

[gervais]

Unlucky in love you may have been. My lifetime of observing the two sexes, politically incorrect as that may be, indicates some women prefer being in charge others, not so much and still others have absolutely no interest in the controlling of the lives of others. So, really no different than men.

Funny thing is, my wife was not always a control freak like she is now. In our younger years it was the complete opposite. After kids it all started to change, and now she is OCD about pretty much everything. I do stand my ground when I feel it’s worth the effort and arguing, but I’m a pretty chill, passive guy. And @chasingembers, I’m in waaay too deep to leave her buddy, lmao. Besides, I love her even though she is the way she is. Been with her for 17 years, since back in highschool.

 

[Chasing Embers]

my wife was not always a control freak like she is now.

Tip for those in the early stages of a relationship. Get to know her mother for a future view of who you're with.

 

[gervais]

Tip for those in the early stages of a relationship. Get to know her mother for a future view of who you're with.

That’s the scary truth!

 

[Chasing Embers]

That’s the scary truth!

Learned that one the hard way many years ago.

 

[Casual]

No. Just no.

 

[jpmcwjr]

Fortunately, it's not my situation.

Here are the lyrics for those who enjoy written media.

(He’s the man!)
(He’s the man!)

I don’t take no crap from anybody
[else but you]
I wear the pants around here
[when I’m finished with your laundry]
Cuz I’m a guy you don’t wanna fight
[When I say “Jump”, you say “Yeah right!”]
I’m the man of this house
[until you get home]

(He’s the man!)
(He’s the man!)

What I say goes around here
[right out the window]
And I don’t wanna hear a lot of whining
[so I’ll shut up]
The sooner you learn who’s Boss around here
[The sooner you can give me my orders, dear]
Cuz I’m Head-Honcho around here
[but it’s all in my head]

(He’s the man!)
(He’s the man!)

And I can have sex anytime
[that you want it]
Cuz I’m a man who has needs
[but they’re not that important]
And don’t expect any flowers from me
[Cuz if I’m not mistaken you prefer jewelry]
I’m the King of my castle
[when you’re not around]

(He’s the man!)
(He’s the man!)

And I’ll drink and watch sports whenever I want
[and get in trouble]
And I’ll come home when I’m good and ready
[to sleep on the couch]
Cuz a man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do
[And I’m gonna do what you tell me to]
Because I’m Top dog around here
[but I’ve been neutered]

(He’s the man!)
(He’s the man!)

(You the man!)