Z. Class that causes me marriage stress part II.

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  • teri1956
    teri1956 Posts: 221 Member
    My opinion is that you should write a book with all these bits of wisdom you collect from these experiences.

    SAVE your money for a marriage counselor because you're never gonna win! But I give you kudos for trying.

    Cheers!
  • d2footballJRC
    d2footballJRC Posts: 2,684 Member
    freaking hilarious!

    so my first question would be how long have you been married? and if it is longer then 10 years, has your wife been paying attention to your personality? :laugh: :laugh:

    But I give you husband points for trying the class.

    May 31st, 2003. Sooo that is.....(counting on hands here). 9 YEARS!
  • parys1
    parys1 Posts: 2,072 Member
    I've read both threads - you write an enjoyable read.

    I would never get my husband to a Zumba class. Not ever. I thought Zumba sounded fantastic. After all, what's not to like? Sexy music, great moves and burns calories: win, win and win. Being frugal and somewhat self-conscious, I borrowed my neighbour's Wii Zumba. Holy hockey sticks, I have discovered I am in a whole new realm of being rhythmically challenged. The upside of the experiment was that I spent no money and there are no (to my knowledge) witnesses. The downside was that I foolishly did it after dark, in my living room, in front of the large picture window. This situation offers the window the opportunity to be a large mirror so I could see every shimmy, shake and booty jiggle so these images are burned into my retinas. Also, one must not forget that the window is not in fact, a mirror, but still a window...the neighbours haven't said anything directly, but I have noticed a lack of eye contact (I hope that only my imagination.) :embarassed:

    I hope you guys kiss and make up.
  • d2footballJRC
    d2footballJRC Posts: 2,684 Member
    My opinion is that you should write a book with all these bits of wisdom you collect from these experiences.

    SAVE your money for a marriage counselor because you're never gonna win! But I give you kudos for trying.

    Cheers!

    Marriage counseling, chocolates, flowers, zumba class fees, I'm sorry I'm a man cards, oils for back rubs and foot massages.. It's $$$ being a man.
  • 1Timothy4v8
    1Timothy4v8 Posts: 503 Member
    I'm sorry but you sound kinda like a jerk, I bet your wife is pissed a lot huh?
  • d2footballJRC
    d2footballJRC Posts: 2,684 Member
    I'm sorry but you sound kinda like a jerk, I bet your wife is pissed a lot huh?

    She is married to me, I think that I have that effect on people.
  • 12by311
    12by311 Posts: 1,716 Member
    The only thing more funny in this thread than your story is that people are so pissed at you. :drinker:
  • ComicBookGeekGirl
    ComicBookGeekGirl Posts: 202
    I'm sorry but you sound kinda like a jerk, I bet your wife is pissed a lot huh?

    She is married to me, I think that I have that effect on people.
    I thought it was awesome that you even bothered to try. Its more than my husband would do. He was all like, "Oh hells no, I would NEVER do that!" :laugh:
  • LoveActually
    LoveActually Posts: 177 Member
    I read part one and of course part two, but I really don't have anything nice to say about your wife so I don't want to bash her without knowing the whole story. But I will. She sounds immature and insecure to me, just based off of your two stories. Sorry.
  • kylesmommy89
    kylesmommy89 Posts: 356 Member
    That was hilarious! I read the first part, too. You are a very entertaining storyteller! Does your wife not understand how ridiculous she acts, though? Or does she just act kind of pissy about it at first and then y'all crack up about it a couple hours later? I can only hope that you are exaggerating her behavior for comedic effect because wow that must suck!!
  • d2footballJRC
    d2footballJRC Posts: 2,684 Member
    That was hilarious! I read the first part, too. You are a very entertaining storyteller! Does your wife not understand how ridiculous she acts, though? Or does she just act kind of pissy about it at first and then y'all crack up about it a couple hours later? I can only hope that you are exaggerating her behavior for comedic effect because wow that must suck!!

    She's of German and Italian decent. (Her G-ma is 100% Italian and her G-pa is half German) She BLOWS up and then usually later she apologize. Usually it's childish antics by me that cause it, this time I am truly unaware.
  • clairegogogo
    clairegogogo Posts: 215
    Hahahahaha sorry but this is too funny
  • KZOsMommy
    KZOsMommy Posts: 854 Member
    Hahahaha

    I saw this and thought of you :-)

    th_zumba.jpg
  • ishallnotwant
    ishallnotwant Posts: 1,210 Member
    I'm sorry but you sound kinda like a jerk, I bet your wife is pissed a lot huh?

    She is married to me, I think that I have that effect on people.
    I thought it was awesome that you even bothered to try. Its more than my husband would do. He was all like, "Oh hells no, I would NEVER do that!" :laugh:

    I agree, my husband is SUPER passive and he was like "Don't even think about it!" :laugh: You're totally not a jerk, JRC.
  • d2footballJRC
    d2footballJRC Posts: 2,684 Member
    Hahahaha

    I saw this and thought of you :-)

    th_zumba.jpg

    Omg awesome, this is amazing!
  • tkcasta
    tkcasta Posts: 405 Member
    Who asks their husband/boyfriend to do Zumba? Anti-cute...
  • petreebird
    petreebird Posts: 344 Member
    That was hilarious! I read the first part, too. You are a very entertaining storyteller! Does your wife not understand how ridiculous she acts, though? Or does she just act kind of pissy about it at first and then y'all crack up about it a couple hours later? I can only hope that you are exaggerating her behavior for comedic effect because wow that must suck!!

    She's of German and Italian decent. (Her G-ma is 100% Italian and her G-pa is half German) She BLOWS up and then usually later she apologize. Usually it's childish antics by me that cause it, this time I am truly unaware.
    I am Italian and my blow ups are generally caused by some childish antics of the fiance, I of course am completely innocent in everything!!! :noway: ....I totally relate. But I have to say, you have a flare for writing and I LOL'ed while reading your story...do you do this often, if so, friend me...seriously!!! :drinker:
  • 1Timothy4v8
    1Timothy4v8 Posts: 503 Member
    I'm sorry but you sound kinda like a jerk, I bet your wife is pissed a lot huh?

    She is married to me, I think that I have that effect on people.

    Well as long as you know how lucky you are to have a girl that will put up with your butt then :drinker:
  • slkehl
    slkehl Posts: 3,801 Member
    You should blog, these are hilarious!!
  • kurenaikumo
    kurenaikumo Posts: 271 Member
    I was kind of thinking the same as some of the others- I don't know of anyone who'd be pissed if their male partner wasn't into (what they would see as) girly dance classes, let alone attempt to force them to attend. Give me a break already... *eyeroll* I commend OP for giving it the ole college try. The storytelling was hilarious.
  • d2footballJRC
    d2footballJRC Posts: 2,684 Member
    You should blog, these are hilarious!!

    I never thought anyone would want to hear my ramblings. I do this as a way to get things off my chest.
  • yoovie
    yoovie Posts: 17,121 Member
    You should blog, these are hilarious!!

    I never thought anyone would want to hear my ramblings. I do this as a way to get things off my chest.

    I second this, you really should blog.
  • sailorsiren13
    sailorsiren13 Posts: 460
    Holy Bat Balls this was hysterical!!!! anyone that is married gets this!!!! My kids do Zumba with me my son has some serious moves! That being said NEVER in a million years would i ask my husband to go to Zumba with me. If i want him to exercise with me i find things that i think we could have in common like running, lifting, kickboxing etc. as for all of you telling this man to leave his wife over something so stupid well you should check your own business before commenting on other peoples!
  • cycleholic
    cycleholic Posts: 98 Member
    I totally agree - you should blog! OMG- you had me screaming at my desk! (I am sorry to laugh at your pain though...)

    I take Zumba when I need my HRM to read a few more calories burned. I think I burn more calories laughing at myself. Some of the pelvic thrusts and gyrations that make me think the class has an NC17 rating...
  • sherri85
    sherri85 Posts: 148 Member
    LMAO!!!!!!! That is too dang funny!!! For what it's worth JR some of us women would rather their significant other would not do "girly things" like zumba lol... I had much raither my man want to lift instead of do a zumba class with me.. However with that being said your experience did make for a great story rotfl :laugh:
  • sherri85
    sherri85 Posts: 148 Member
    Who asks their husband/boyfriend to do Zumba? Anti-cute...
    My thoughts exactly!!!! Glad Im not the only one!! :wink:
  • mschuldt2005
    mschuldt2005 Posts: 11 Member
    Totally hilarious story! Thanks for the laugh!! There is no way on God's green earth that my husband would even consider coming with me to any fitness class let alone a Zumba class. I would be laughed off the earth for even suggesting it!! There is only one hip thrusting move he wants to do and I dont think I have to explain which one that is to anyone, especially a man! You are one very brave man for even attempting to go to that class. Hopefully your wife will realize that one day and forgive you :)
  • Jenilein
    Jenilein Posts: 10 Member
    This is so hilarious and entertaining that it's hard to believe your experience actually went down like that! Celestial, day-glo workout gear in Zumba class???? haha

    I've attended (and enjoyed) Zumba class! And (evil laugh...mmmwaahaaahaa haa haaa) I've been known to jazz it up with jingly scarves the instructor may bring to tie around the waist, lol! Be glad the Zumba instructor did not have colorful, jingly scarves for you to wear!

    I did not read all the posts, so I may be repeating others' advice, but perhaps validating both her and your needs together as equally important, and trying to find an activity that can combine both may ease the tension...I know I know...waaaay easier said than done when emotions have reached a wrath-induced peak. Ask her what she enjoyes in her workout and listen attentively, have a back-n-forth discussion on what inspires each of you in your workouts...then volunteer to do laundry sometime; lovingly washing her glow-in-the dark pants separately from your manly gym shorts!

    I think I have found a good compromise by practicing karate with my boyfriend. It's a respected, traditional art that has many things for many people...an element of grace, balance and syncronized placement of the body (appeals to my artistic, dancing side)...with techniques designed to transform your opponent into a lifeless, pile of human wreckage (appeals to my boyfriend's uga-buga Chuck Norris side). Good luck and keep regaling us with your adventures!
  • TheNewo
    TheNewo Posts: 239 Member
    Something else is wrong in your marriage and you don't seem to care, or to want to find out what it is and fix it.
    Oh sure you went with her to say you tried it. But you had no intention of really trying.
    So get off the computer and go find out what is wrong before she leaves you for one of those hot Latin zumba guys.

    ...those hot Latin zumba guys are gay.

    I hope these posts are strictly for our amusement. Because they are funny as hell, but it would make me incredibly sad if any of this is true.
  • 1Timothy4v8
    1Timothy4v8 Posts: 503 Member
    Yea I aggre this is sad, sure did you do it in a colorful way, yea, but you talk so mean about your wife, MAN! and I cheecked out your profile and saw how much you lost and how pretty and skinny your wife is and I think huh> wow she stuck by your side when you were over weight and you treat her like this, and let her be bashed by countless woman who say "I WOULD NEVER DO THAT" they get all high on themselves at your wifes expense, I have a feeling your wife isn't so sad that you didn't do that class as much as she is sad that you don't seem to respect her, so she is yearning your love and respect, but you are acting like a little boy so she does without, yea I find that funny! NOT!

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