What do you tell your good lady......

[danlisa]

....when she says that your spending too much bl**dy time playing SH3?

Don't get me wrong, I believe that she comes first, but if she could, she would take up all my time.:lol:

I have two loves in my life, my wife & SH3 (i think that's in the right order:doh: ) however she keeps saying that I'm having an affair with my PC.:rotfl:

Currently, as I'm on best behaviour, my play time is limited to coincide with her watching Emmerdale, Coronation Street & Eastenders (Uk players will get this;) ).

Rock + Hard Place is foremost in my mind.

Does anyone have any good excuses/reasons or pleas that might wash, so that I can play for longer and not incur her wrath.

:sunny:

[_Seth_]

I always tell her that im studying or something... H*ll, im lying to her!!!! SHIII is my mistress!!!

[danlisa]

I have nothing to study:cry:

Besides, the sound of DC's is a dead giveaway.;)

[Tool]

Headphones and send her to bed early. Works at my house ;)

[The_Blockade_Runner]

I just tell her I pay the Morgage. End of discussion:|\\

[danlisa]

I just tell her I pay the Morgage. End of discussion:|\\

EVIL - I like it:D

[NeonSamurai]

You could always tell her that on the brightside after a long patrol with smelly unshaven men you are not only very happy to see her, but.. eager too :D

[Miss Behavin]

Does anyone have any good excuses/reasons or pleas that might wash, so that I can play for longer and not incur her wrath.

:sunny:
Assuming that you have a DVD player, you might consider renting some of "those" movies for her; you know, the ones she really wants to see but you're afraid you'll fall asleep at?

Also, not holding my breath here, but if she's the sort to like role-playing, you might check out Wolves at War ( http://wolvesatwar.org/ ). We have forums there for each flotille, also, each having their own bar/pub where the commanders get together for roleplaying in between patrols.

As I have been quite active there for some time, knowing that my brother's wife also likes role-playing, history, etc., I introduced her to the forums where, even though she has no interest in SH3 itself, she now runs three characters in the forums; Moena, Vittoria, and the incorrigible Lili Von Schtoop! :o

She has a lot of fun with it.

I don't know your wife's interests, but isn't it always better for the relationship if more of your individual interests can intertwine?

Good luck!

P.S. I do hope that your psyche is not trapped in the 19th century in believing that because you may pay the bills or the like, she will continue to tolerate being ignored (not saying that you are). I DO know that many women are VERY demanding of their husband/boyfriend's time. It goes both ways. Talk it out. A thing called compromise.

[mr chris]

Well Dan i have it seems the same problems as you mate, Though i have moved my computer into the living room so it looks like i spend alot of time with her:lol: Seems to working so far wonder how long it will last.:hmm:

[melnibonian]

Presents. Give her presents and she will let you play as much as you want. I know it is called bribe but hell GWX is worthy even of that :D :D :D

[mr chris]

Presents. Give her presents and she will let you play as much as you want. I know it is called bribe but hell GWX is worthy even of that :D :D :D
I brought my wife a waffle maker now she is very happy:yep: :lol:

[melnibonian]

I brought my wife a waffle maker now she is very happy:yep: :lol:
You got away lightly. I gave mine (and she's not even a wife yet!!!) tickets to the theater, clothes and CDs she likes and she still complains:yep: :yep:

[mr chris]

I brought my wife a waffle maker now she is very happy:yep: :lol:
You got away lightly. I gave mine (and she's not even a wife yet!!!) tickets to the theater, clothes and CDs she likes and she still complains:yep: :yep:

Oh she still goes on about me being always on the computer and when iam going to spend some time with her. It just make life a little bit more happer. Im very lucky she is so understanding:yep:

[jumpy]

Currently, as I'm on best behavior, my play time is limited to coincide with her watching Emmerdale, Coronation Street & Eastenders (Uk players will get this;) ).



I'm writing this as she is downstairs watching that life sucking abomination called Eastenders... :smug:
And I do believe I get a double bill tomorrow when Holby City is on after EE.
She don't understand my interests in computers or shooting and I dont get her need for Hollyoaks, Eastenders, Holby etc But at least she doesn't like Corro or Emmerdale and I don't like MMORG (or whatever the hell the acronym is), so there's some balance there somewhere ;)

Also at the moment I'm building her mother a new PC for Christmas so she can do the email thing etc, so currently "I'm waiting for windows to install, love..." :lol:

[danlisa]

.....P.S. I do hope that your psyche is not trapped in the 19th century in believing that because you may pay the bills or the like, she will continue to tolerate being ignored (not saying that you are). I DO know that many women are VERY demanding of their husband/boyfriend's time. It goes both ways. Talk it out. A thing called compromise.

Most certainly not...:lol:

I make the evening meals, as we both work and she does slightly longer hours than me. I have even been known to clean the house (properly;) ) the only thing I wont do is the washing up, I have delicate hands don't you know:yep: :rotfl: .

As for getting her interested in forums or even computers, she just not in to that.:cry: I even bought her a Nintendo DS + that stupidly cute puppy game, to keep her ocupied and relaxed in the evening. Didn't last long.

On the plus side she does like Das Boot and has even managed the equate the film to SH3. So much so that when I'm away from the PC I can hear ALLAAAAAARM being sounded along with silly giggles. I come back to find that she's crash dived me in 20m of water.(or blown ballast in the middle of a convoy (not good in GWX)).

I hope you all don't get me wrong, we get on very well. It's just a case of her time & mine.

[danlisa]

I'm writing this as she is downstairs watching that life sucking abomination called Eastenders... :smug:
And I do believe I get a double bill tomorrow when Holby City is on after EE.
She don't understand my interests in computers or shooting and I dont get her need for Hollyoaks, Eastenders, Holby etc But at least she doesn't like Corro or Emmerdale and I don't like MMORG (or whatever the hell the acronym is), so there's some balance there somewhere ;)


Ah, you understand:up:

[AVGWarhawk]

I tell my wife I do not care for the types of programs she likes to watch and playing SH3 or any game for that matter is relaxing to me. I tell her that she should be happy that I'm in the house and not down the street at a bar checking out the scenery. Furthermore, I tell her it is my hobbie, I do not golf, surf, play pool, make models etc. My hobby and interests are in computer games.

What I really do to keep her happy and off my back is this: I do the laundry, I get to sit for hours playing SH3 as the loads go through. This works great on the weekends! Also, I take care of her business (:up:) regularly and she knows she is loved and feels sexy. My wife is like most women, if you show you care and are genuine to her interests, you can pretty much do what you want.

You need to make time to come back to reality and not play SH3 every night. Each needs equal time. If you sit and watch some crappy program with her one night this means the next night is yours for SH3. It is all about trade off!

[Subwolf]

Money saves me, I pay her off and she heads for the nearest shopping mall to buy a new dress or something. This will keep her quiet for a few days, she can even handle my alarms and all the yelling from the game...I hope she doesn't read this :lol:

But sometimes she wonders if she's about to marry a kid, maybe she's right?

[stabiz]

This is like crew fatigue in SH3. Use SH3 Commander!

[Kapitan_Phillips]

Rich's Rules for Female SH3 Intervention:

1. Defence of Honour - the ageold classic - stand tall and proud, and declare "I fight for your honour, my love, below the glorious seas of battle!"
2. Male Menstrual Cycle - Yes, we do have it, it just involves us sinking that ruddy transport ship. Issue an ultimatum - either you sink this ship, or you sulk.
3. Paying tribute - Tell the love of your life, "Darling, of the 40,000 German sailors that went to sea in U-Boats in World War 2, 30,000 never returned. Thats alot of death right there. This is how I remember them."
4. "I'm testing something" - You could also use the excuse: "I'm just seeing if this works."
5. "Its relaxing" - "But you're sweating and yelling at the screen, glancing at the ceiling!" "Shhhhhhhhhhhh - there be Tommies afoot" - this ploy will almost certainly get the insanity/sympathy combination

Hope these helped :P

[Vikinger]

I dont have any wife or girlfriend. So my "problem" is solved. :)

But i had to buy an laptop to my daughter so i could use my comp when ever i need.

[TarJak]

I work around times when she's out with the girls or watching crap TV. The resot of the time I spend with her. Seems to be working so far. She kind of understands.:doh:

[SubConscious]

You could tell her that it could be worse: You could be obsessed with the movie "Brokeback Mountain" and incessantly talk about fishing with your buddy Jack.

Ok, so that's not a good idea. What would be nice is to tell her something like this:

"SH3 is a WWII German U-Boat simulation. Although the game is exciting, it is based upon real historical experiences. The reality is that the vast majority, something like 86% of the U-Boat sailors, are still out there in the cold oceans and seas around the world. When I play, I think about how lucky I am that I'm only playing this game rather than having lived during that time. It really gives me a greater appreciation for life in general, and specifically, just how incredibly fortunate I am to have someone as wonderful as you in my life."

One more hint - Do not, under any circumstances, mention that you could make her a nice looking "skin" on the computer. ;)

[THE_MASK]

I tell my wife you better put that nurses uniform on again , i just got DCd and have to start a new career . She stands at the study room door , waves to me then shuts the door and i see her again after my patrol .

[Sgt Swanson]

however she keeps saying that I'm having an affair with my PC.

My ex used to tell me that. So I would play my games after I took care of her needs and she went to bed. That was ten years ago. Being single does have it's advantages. Though it does suck big time when the itch wants to be desperately scratched.:x :down:

[Engel der Vernichtung]

Assuming that you have a DVD player, you might consider renting some of "those" movies for her; you know, the ones she really wants to see but you're afraid you'll fall asleep at?

I have an idea. Sit down and watch the movie with her, then sit her down for a 2 hour long patrol to watch you play.

[d@rk51d3]

But sometimes she wonders if she's about to marry a kid, maybe she's right?

:rotfl:

Hell, I still think im a 15 year old kid, when in actual fact I'm over double that.

Anyway, I leave the wife to watch her crud, and she leaves me to my more refined entertainment.

[Shaffer4]

Just Tell her She's still your favorite port of call!!!

[_Seth_]

I think my girl has a crush on Bernard..... It this something for Jerry Springer? :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

[WhiteW0lf]

I just close my soundproof steel door with retinal scanner on it and HDV camera viewing whoever is outside :|\\

[Melonfish]

i did several things. 1. i moved the pc downstairs so i'd still be in the same room, and 2. i got her dvd box sets of her favourite stuff.

now she watches what she wants (i.e. girly stuff) without me complaining, because i'm sinkink allied shipping. and because i'm still in the room i can always just hit the pause button and help with all the nigly nagging things wifes nag about.

also if its too loud, headphones. they help. also i play when she's gone to bed, fortunatly i can run on very little sleep so i come to bed at about 2ish so i get a good 3 hours of play in when she's asleep.
pete

[Jimbuna]

"Look dear, you know how in my line of work you don't have the luxury of leaving the job at work ?...Well, danlisa is a mate and he's nearly suicidal so I can't just walk away and not help him !...If I can just give him a little more counselling, perhaps into the new year and I'm sure he'll soon be feeling better" :D

[danlisa]

"Look dear, you know how in my line of work you don't have the luxury of leaving the job at work ?...Well, danlisa is a mate and he's nearly suicidal so I can't just walk away and not help him !...If I can just give him a little more counselling, perhaps into the new year and I'm sure he'll soon be feeling better" :D

:rotfl::rotfl::up: I Like it, this might pull on the heart strings.

[Mad Foxes]

I usually tell her these words, "Would you rather see me smoking and drinking hanging out with my friends or let me play sh3?" Always work and of course you must learn how to compromise and family always come first.;)

[LZ_Baker]

I usually tell her these words, "Would you rather see me smoking and drinking hanging out with my friends or let me play sh3?" Always work and of course you must learn how to compromise and family always come first.;)

Thats a good one, "I can play SH3 or be passed out in an alley, your choice"

[melnibonian]

I usually tell her these words, "Would you rather see me smoking and drinking hanging out with my friends or let me play sh3?" Always work and of course you must learn how to compromise and family always come first.;)
You're lucky. Usually when I say something like that her reply is 'NEITHER' :shifty: :shifty:

[Subwolf]

No matter what I try to do, closing doors-pay her-kissing her, she keeps telling me this: Grow up! :roll:

Women...I think she's jealous, I'm afraid she's gonna find the sledgehammer one day, and I'll find my pc in a thousand pieces...and then it's my turn http://www.hockeyfights.com/forums/images/smilies/expressive/fryingpan.gif

[danlisa]

I usually tell her these words, "Would you rather see me smoking and drinking hanging out with my friends or let me play sh3?" Always work and of course you must learn how to compromise and family always come first.;) You're lucky. Usually when I say something like that her reply is 'NEITHER' :shifty: :shifty:

I know exaclty what you mean Mel;).

Tonight, I have agreed to give most of the evening to her. Afterall, she has put up with me testing GWX solidly every evening for the past 30 days. I wouldn't have been a good tester if I didn't devote a lot of time to it.

@ GWX Team - that's right you're my excuse:yep::rotfl:

[Sgt Swanson]

I'm pleasently surprised none of you haven't mentioned giving her her own torpedo (batteries included). Then again why have a fake one when you can have the real thing.:D

[melnibonian]

I know exaclty what you mean Mel;).

I know you know ;)

My problem is that she isn't even a wife yet;)

[danlisa]

I know exaclty what you mean Mel;).
I know you know ;)

My problem is that she isn't even a wife yet;)

Yep, still trying to remove that thumb print from my forehead:yep: Alas, I think it'll always be there.

[melnibonian]

I know exaclty what you mean Mel;).
I know you know ;)

My problem is that she isn't even a wife yet;)

Yep, still trying to remove that thumb print from my forehead:yep: Alas, I think it'll always be there.
All this is because we're really softy and kind hearted ;)

[Jimbuna]

@ dan and mel

Tell her your testing the sea conditions for a cruise your thinking of booking for you both :lol:

[bookworm_020]

I brought my wife a waffle maker now she is very happy:yep: :lol: You got away lightly. I gave mine (and she's not even a wife yet!!!) tickets to the theater, clothes and CDs she likes and she still complains:yep: :yep:

I gave my wife to be Limoge, clothing, meals and trips with her to get some time to play it, I know I'm going to get less once I'm married. I let her watch her vampire movies while I play SHIV!

Tell her to take her mother or sister out for some retail therapy!! Then you can get some serious time for SHIII!:rock:

[melnibonian]

@ dan and mel

Tell her your testing the sea conditions for a cruise your thinking of booking for you both :lol:
That's too expensive Jim. Well if it means I have time to play GWX I will do it:D :D

[baggygreen]

I gave my wife to be Limoge, clothing, meals and trips with her to get some time to play it, I know I'm going to get less once I'm married. I let her watch her vampire movies while I play SHIV!

Tell her to take her mother or sister out for some retail therapy!! Then you can get some serious time for SHIII!:rock:
Alas, she will then say to you one of two things: "Dear, may i please borrow your credit card?" or "gimme your bloody credit card!" - either way you're buggered..

my better half and i are considering marriage, but we're going to wait for her to finish her second degree at the end of next year before taking any more steps than talking about it. she knows i use my 'nerdy games' for relaxation, but i keep my interests diverse and go out of my way to keep her happy too. i cook for her more often than not, and clean and wash too. when i travel interstate, its always a call just because i miss you, etc, and she likes that. And so, while she goes away for her girly weekends and her dance concerts and whatnot, i play my nerdy games.:up:

[Corsair]

" my better half and i are considering marriage "

Don't !! You have no idea what you are getting into.:lol:

[AS]

After playing around with SH3 I play around with GF18 (Girl-Friend No.18). I´m using condoms, though, as I don´t want to play at 100% realism.:rotfl:

"The only way to behave to a woman is to make love to her, if she is pretty, and to someone else, if she is plain."
(Oscar Wilde)

[KevinB]

I'm wishing my wife would get a night shift job.

[Mad Foxes]

I also get her involved as much as I can, give her an idea what I'm doing and tell her some of the history. Sometimes I'll tell her I'm not playing games I'm training, it's not a game it's a simulator.

[baggygreen]

" my better half and i are considering marriage "

Don't !! You have no idea what you are getting into.:lol:
Why do people keep saying that...:o :lol: :lol: :rotfl:

I dont think anyone ever does, do they?:hmm:

[TarJak]

I did. Lived with my wife for 5 years and had our first daughter a year before getting married. I knew what the deal was and so did she. Seems to be working so far... though if I spend too much more time on the computer tonight things might change for the worse.

[Konovalov]

Does anyone have any good excuses/reasons or pleas that might wash, so that I can play for longer and not incur her wrath.

:sunny:
Assuming that you have a DVD player, you might consider renting some of "those" movies for her; you know, the ones she really wants to see but you're afraid you'll fall asleep at?

Luckily for me my wife likes Bollywood films and anyone here that has seen a Bollywood film would know that they don't run for the typical 90-120mins as most films do. They run from 3 to over 4 hours! So my suggestion would be to get your wife watching Bollywood films if that is her kind of thing. At least it gives you up to four hours of gaming time. :up:

[AVGWarhawk]

I have been married for 12 years and have two daughters. I play SH3 mostly on the weekends but early in the morning when all are still asleep. Therefore, they do not feel like I'm taking time from them. Furthermore, I explain this is my hobby. If she would like me to take up a hobby of dancing girl bars, bungy jumping or something like that I'm more than willing. She leaves me along with it at that point.

What you need to do is a balance of both but more importantly take care of her business regularly. This works wonders. If you lay the cable right all will be well with your gaming!!!:up: Also, taking care of her business takes about what, 1/2 hour? For that 1/2 hour you get hours of uninterrupted game play.:yep:

[Konovalov]

:lol: Well said AVGWarhawk. :yep:

[danlisa]

.....Also, taking care of her business takes about what, 1/2 hour? For that 1/2 hour you get hours of uninterrupted game play.:yep:

What have you heard?:shifty: Who's been talking?:shifty:

Loose lips, sink......... (that's enough about lips);)

But your right, compromise is what it's about.

[AVGWarhawk]

Seriously gents, your better half just want some attention (uninterrupted), weather it be sexual, dinner, a walk in the park. That is all that is required. You knock the bottom out of it and she will let you do what you want. Women just need to feel wanted and beautiful to their mates. If you can accomplish this(which is very easy)you will have the world in your hands. Try it man, maybe start making the bed in the morning, leave a note for her to find. It is simple **it like this that they dig. Once all is well in their world, all will be well in your world. Who knows, you might find out you really like doing these things for her. Once you do get to play uninterrupted, it becomes a special treat for you. Futhermore, there is a pause button. Use it as often as she asks you. Sometimes pausing for a romp on the couch make for good command calls on your next patrol:up:

[HundertzehnGustav]

Honestly, i am more married to my PC than i am with the GF...
the PC was first, and women come later.

PC gives me a chanvce to keep up on whats up in the world, learn the MS office thing look for a job talk to internetional people while with Ana i find mself listening to what she did at the job who said what said about whom trashtalk... her health is bad cant stand the Winter up here...

My PC and my House, my job, my life in general, i can take care of, but women... dang if i wasnt lonely half the time of the year, i d jhust use my deck gun on her...:shifty:

Machines have never let me down in the last 20 years, people have... and lots of.

Get rid of your wife now or pay the price later.

[AVGWarhawk]

Honestly, i am more married to my PC than i am with the GF...
the PC was first, and women come later.

PC gives me a chanvce to keep up on whats up in the world, learn the MS office thing look for a job talk to internetional people while with Ana i find mself listening to what she did at the job who said what said about whom trashtalk... her health is bad cant stand the Winter up here...

My PC and my House, my job, my life in general, i can take care of, but women... dang if i wasnt lonely half the time of the year, i d jhust use my deck gun on her...:shifty:

Machines have never let me down in the last 20 years, people have... and lots of.

Get rid of your wife now or pay the price later.

I foresee a very lonely future for you, but that is your choice.

[melnibonian]

On a serious note I agree with AVGWarhawk
My lady (we're not married and I'm not totally sure we'll ever be, but that's another story) and my friends are number one priority. Sure gaming is fun and I really like spending time with myself in front of my computer, but there is no substitute for the love, affection, understanding and interaction you have by be surrounded by people you love and care about. I do try to do the little things she enjoys. For example I do the cooking if she is too tiered, or I'll take her for a nice walk or a nice meal once in a while. I'm more than happy to stop playing and spend time with her if she is feeling lonely or down. On the other hand she does realise that playing SH is a hobby of mine and I do enjoy it. So ocasionally she can go for a coffee or for shopping with her friends, or she can watch a movie alone while I'm attacking a convoy off the coast of Mexico. The important thing for both of us is that when we do spend time together we devote 100% of this time for each other. The rest of the time is left for SH and other activities:D

[Jimbuna]

On a serious note...1/2 an hour to see to her business :hmm:
At my age it takes about 2 mins lol :oops:

[AVGWarhawk]

On a serious note...1/2 an hour to see to her business :hmm:
At my age it takes about 2 mins lol :oops:

Sometimes my wife likes to take care of business more than once within that 1/2 hour. She offers her honor and I honor her offer and it is offer and honor for 1/2 hour:smug:

[danlisa]

....and it is offer and honor for 1/2 hour:smug:

:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:My god man, do you ever stop?:D Excellent

[AVGWarhawk]

....and it is offer and honor for 1/2 hour:smug:
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:My god man, do you ever stop?:D Excellent


I only stop to play SH3 uninterrupted:up:

[Jimbuna]

....and it is offer and honor for 1/2 hour:smug:
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:My god man, do you ever stop?:D Excellent


I only stop to play SH3 uninterrupted:up:
:rotfl: :rotfl: thats more like it AV :up:

[melnibonian]

....and it is offer and honor for 1/2 hour:smug:
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:My god man, do you ever stop?:D Excellent


I only stop to play SH3 uninterrupted:up:
Top quality as always :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[melnibonian]

At my age it takes about 2 mins lol :oops:
I will be a grown up and a gentleman and I will not coment;)

Really funny though :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl:

[AS]

Don´t worry, mate, give it some time, and when you´re older it will take you 2 minutes just to UNDRESS!:rotfl:

Cheers, AS

[AVGWarhawk]

Don´t worry, mate, give it some time, and when you´re older it will take you 2 minutes just to UNDRESS!:rotfl:

Cheers, AS

Thats if you remember how to undress or who you are for that matter :rotfl::rotfl:

[Kiwi Commandant]

....and it is offer and honor for 1/2 hour:smug:
:rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:My god man, do you ever stop?:D Excellent


I only stop to play SH3 uninterrupted:up:

Like, Wolfus Uninterruptus? ;) (...better than real sex??)

[les green01]

put two computers in the same room with second life install on her machine,i done this for my gf she plays it for hours leaving me to play sh3

[JSalinger]

Tell her to be thankful you're having an affair with your PC instead of having an affair with an actual woman. ;)

I tell my girlfriend that I'm studying for my calculus exams and refreshing my geometry and trigonometry skills (even though technically the calculus really doesn't apply...).

As for my mother, I tell her that 1) At least it's keeping me from making her a grandma ten years early and 2) that it's better than me hanging out with ex-friends who I used to hang out (they smoke, do drugs, drink booze, snatch purses, etc).

[Sailor Steve]

That's what a friend of mine said when his wife complained about their kids taking up tabletop miniatures wargaming: "At least it's keeping them off the streets".:rock:

[Corsair]

Gee, before computers I did spend a lot of time playing tabletop wargaming, mainly 1/285th WWII with Command Decision rules or a Naval game called Amirauté IIRC... There was the fun of having all players in the same room with coke and chips for the weekend, which you can today only have by organizing LAN parties...
PS : forgot Squad Leader...

[Hylander_1314]

Flowers, nice jewelry, not for frogiveness, but as actual gifts. Out of the blue with no reason (they love it, the attention). Take her dinner when you've successfully completed a patrol so you can celebrate, or something of that nature.

[nightdagger]

And when you're at dinner, refuse all autographs (read: don't ask for them) for sinking that destroyer with a head-on shot.