Marital help needed

[SlingShot]

Buy her one also, problem solved ....

[heRS]

Originally Posted by thesnoopster

Hmmm... I say you two should visit the the former drill sergeant therapist

This kills me every time I see it.

[SS4Fun]

Just sit in the back next time.

[INTIMIDAT3R]

Originally Posted by Fogey

My wife and I have been married 33 years. She is, or used to be, depending on my mood, an excellant driver. This weekend due to unusual circumatance we had to make an 8 hour drive. After 5 hours I turned the car over to her for a couple of hours. She now tells me that the whole time she had a death grip on the wheel and was uptight because I did things like put my foot down (the imaginary brake pedal) and "grimaced" and that she hated the drive. What she doesn't know is that I have been doing that for several years now, mainly because she drives too damn slow, and also slams on the Brembos everytime she stops instead of anticipating the stop and slowing down a little.
She blames all of this on my love for the Camaro. Apparently, with our other cars she din't give a shite if she mashed them into something, it's "just you and that damn Camaro".
Should I get rid of her, or the Camaro, or is there a therapist out there that can give me some advice.

Take her set of Camaro keys, buy her a freaking Yugo, and NEVER let her behind the wheel of your car again.

[hotrodhoodrat]

Originally Posted by Fogey

My wife and I have been married 33 years. She is, or used to be, depending on my mood, an excellant driver. This weekend due to unusual circumatance we had to make an 8 hour drive. After 5 hours I turned the car over to her for a couple of hours. She now tells me that the whole time she had a death grip on the wheel and was uptight because I did things like put my foot down (the imaginary brake pedal) and "grimaced" and that she hated the drive. What she doesn't know is that I have been doing that for several years now, mainly because she drives too damn slow, and also slams on the Brembos everytime she stops instead of anticipating the stop and slowing down a little.
She blames all of this on my love for the Camaro. Apparently, with our other cars she din't give a shite if she mashed them into something, it's "just you and that damn Camaro".
Should I get rid of her, or the Camaro, or is there a therapist out there that can give me some advice.

For one, you are working on a 33 year marriage "congrats !", that's tough now days, you have all that work & time & money spent, you could of bought 4 or 5 Camaro's (just a thought), but really you gotta love your wife or why be with her that long or the other way around ., Shes your best friend, is she not " I would hope ? ".
The second thing that comes to mind, your wife must be a bit jealous of your Camaro to make statements like that, you need to make a balance between the two, let her feel she is just as important to you as the Camaro, help her through it, don't get pissed if she makes mistakes, I make mistakes all the time and don't own up to them, but I'm trying too now days, I found it is much easier to learn from my mistakes than to hide them.
You & her need to see a Dr., it could be worth it, unless you think, you and her can work it out, together ? I hope this helps.
Ohh he he he... maybe get her the vert that's coming out (problem solved). lol's

[Ironheadspearo]

my wife does the same thing, she gets uptight about driving the car with me in it. one night she was my designated driver and she said it was fun to drive because i was too drunk to care about the car lol. I think secretly she would love to be driving the camaro but she likes her equinox alot too. both were bought the same day so no one has a newer car

[sad54189]

Originally Posted by Fogey

My wife and I have been married 33 years. She is, or used to be, depending on my mood, an excellant driver. This weekend due to unusual circumatance we had to make an 8 hour drive. After 5 hours I turned the car over to her for a couple of hours. She now tells me that the whole time she had a death grip on the wheel and was uptight because I did things like put my foot down (the imaginary brake pedal) and "grimaced" and that she hated the drive. What she doesn't know is that I have been doing that for several years now, mainly because she drives too damn slow, and also slams on the Brembos everytime she stops instead of anticipating the stop and slowing down a little.
She blames all of this on my love for the Camaro. Apparently, with our other cars she din't give a shite if she mashed them into something, it's "just you and that damn Camaro".
Should I get rid of her, or the Camaro, or is there a therapist out there that can give me some advice.

Do what I do DON'T let her drive.

[Johnnyma45]

Originally Posted by Fogey

After 5 hours I turned the car over to her for a couple of hours.

Well that's the problem right there! But yea, we were running errands this weekend, wifey got in too quick and bonked her head on the roof, and muttered "I hate this f*ing car." I didn't appreciate that very much and let her know that, and she apologized and took it back. See, communication is key!

[Mac1]

Originally Posted by rally yellow ss rs

Not all, but majority of women are extreamist...I tell mine to quit driving with her emotions. When she is pissed its speed like crazy and stomp on breaks after waiting till the last minute to do that. When she is chill and calm its driving like someone that has some sense. I cant close my eyes on road trips with her because she gets mad that I get to get shut eye and she is having to drive. She could be relaxing the whole trip but after 10 hours and I ask for a 1-2 hour nap while she drives...your asking too much. Fact is, if it does bother you, dont have her drive. She may actually be doing this because she knows it gets to you and knows you will not make her drive now. Gotta love em...

Wife needs therapy regarding passive-agressiveness.

[ZED SLED]

Everyone missed the obvious. Married 33 years? MENOPAUSE!
Just my breathing pisses off my wife one minute and has her crying the next. Don't worry, it will be over in about 5 years.

[wrbear]

because they want to.

I took the passenger seat out and told the wife it was a factory recalled defect.....been working so far....

Really though the wife does not like my driving but she adapts because she doesn't like to drive either.

[cab2g]

My wife also refuses to drive my Camaro. I wanted to teach her how to drive a stick, but she doesn't want to risk breaking anything!

[v6sonoma]

Originally Posted by thesnoopster

Hmmm... I say you two should visit the the former drill sergeant therapist

Ya Jackwagon! LOL


Keep the car. The wife'll get over it.

[Rage]

Originally Posted by Drew10

Women are great and I love them and all but, your car won't make you sleep on the couch or smack you in the back of the head for looking at another car. With 33 years under your belt, you may want to just have a drink before you ride with her. This is the exact reason I bought a manual. Poor wife can't drive it.....

Exactly, Married for 12 years, got 5 kids, and bought a car that the family cant fit in and the wife cant drive... Finally something for me. She doesnt like the car anyway...its too loud and not as smooth as her sequoia.