wife ack

[Thruster]

Take up the drums. Start a screamcore band. Practice.
After that, upgrades will be part of your birthday/xmas booty.

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EX  wife hated it....Current  wife (10yrs this month) thinks it keeps me out of trouble.

Current sat down, took off, alt'd up to a b17, killed it first pass, stood up, said, " i dont see what the big deal is" , and went about her bidness.


/shrug

lucky i guess,

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[Ghosth]

First 3 years I had wife ack, she hated my computer, and was actually jealous.  You have to ask yourself if your doing your part first.
Are you spending all evening flying AH while ignoring the family? Are you doing your part for the family other than your paycheck? Spending any time with them?

First thing that had to happen for me was that AH became secondary during prime time. If this is a problem work out a deal for an hour a day of uninterrupted AH time.  If you want another hour get it after she goes to bed or before she gets up. However if  your not carrying your share of the load how can you expect her to respect your time?

Next, remind her that every hour your on the computer you could be downtown in some sleazy bar drinking  and hanging out with who knows who. You'll go through a whole lot more money than AH costs too.  Not to mention all those other lonely ladies looking for some shoulder.

Instead of being out, getting a DUI, or doing who knows what I'm just in the other room talking and flying with my buds. If she really needs me all she has to do is walk in and tap me on the shoulder.

Wives are kinda like Black Labs. You can have the best one in the world, but you still have to train it. And its going to have to have a certain minimum of love and attention every day, or its going to give you trouble. Be gentle, but firm, repetition helps, when she lets you have that uninterrupted hour of AH reward her. When she interrupts for something silly, let her see how disappointed you are.  

After a couple years (ok 10) of fielding phone calls from squad mates my wife has decided that they are the best support group I could ever have. They take a LOT of work off her shoulders.  And all they really need in return is some time on the phone here & there. She recognizes most of the frequent callers and when she doesn't she just mentions  "He asked for ghosth" as she hands me the phone.

[MstWntd]

Originally posted by Ghosth
"He asked for ghosth" as she hands me the phone.

That happens to me a lot...My dad will pick up the phone. "Hello, Is Spikes there?"

Dad: Yes, hold on.

[DREDIOCK]

Originally posted by bj229r
LOL I've had that deal more than once...best option is plunk tank in first gear, aim it at vbase...figger 15-20 min drive time  (IT COULD HAPPEN!) (or drop throttle to 1/2, rpm by 1/3 in plane, point it somewhere safe)

LMAO. did that more then once.
Only problem is by the time I get done and back the plane is usually out of gas,ditched, and about 6 sectors off the edge of the map.

I dont beleive in 15-20 minute quickies (boring)

[1HAMMER1]

Ok first of all, this has got to be the funniest thread I have ever read. I am sitting here at work, on duty, laughing my crows off. I was talking to my wife about "wife ack" the other day (don't ask why). She used to be an ace at it, and has not said a word in a 3 weeks since I have been home from Iraq about me playing. So what changed? Well, I follow a little of everyones advice on it.
1. I take care of the family and home first.
2. I don't play as much.
3. I make time (either logging off or going auto or staying in the hanger) when she needs me or something done.
4. Talked about the game vs. other "activities" I could be doing.
5. Bought her the biggest didlo I could find and told her happiness makes the willy grow big and strong "So stop bugging me." or this is what she will be flying exclusively.

Wabbit's used woman lott is a great place too (had me dying), it's all about compromise. Do not, however, do as my neighbor did and "put your foot down because it is your castle." This somehow spawns OIF era SAMs which wreak havok on world war two era planes.

She will eventually get tired of complaining and leave you or things will work out. Who knows? I wonder if HiTech has any single woman looking to settle down?

~Doc

[bustr]

Originally posted by Ghastly
Bustr needs a bit more experience with the wivenly crowd...

Otherwise, he'd know it ain't amourous attention they are craving... they want to talk.

I was being extreem. I've been with my girlfreind for 10 years now. I usually start playing in the evening before she gets in from work. When she does I fly a sorte then stop and spend time with her, help cook dinner, watch a few minutes of TV. But I mix it in with upping a sorte or two in between. As I get older I go to bed in the wee a.m. and not sleep much. So I also fly after she has gone to sleep.

Being addicted to this game such that you are unable or don't want to pay attention to your wife/girlfreind means much more is wrong and the game is a crutch. Being with a woman who must control and belittel your life so much that you have to complain anonymously to strangers means your relationship has problems.

If you and wife/girlfreind are the people for each other, you will have a natural healthy tendancy to place her vs. this game in the proper perspective and she will respond in kind.

[Ghosth]

Quoting Bill Engval

"If she's not happy, your not happy"
"If she's not happy long enough, your not happy with half your stuff"

[swoose]

Great answers guys. It has been very amusing to read some of your responses. I did help the wife this weekend plant new bushes and plants in the flower bed, which was no easy task because of the lack of any substantial rain in the last few week and the ground was like concrete. She seemed to be all smiles and happy. Since one of her main hobbies is working we had a good time pursuing her hobby.  
 There really is a balance in time you spend with your spouse and for yourself. I play banjo and the "boys" get together once a week and jam. Between that and working in the church a lot I can see where she has a reason to expect time for her. She really is a good woman and I know we have picked on the ladies a lot but like they say "you can't live with them and you can't live without them".  Besides can you blame them for wanted to be with great guys like us?
Salute all!!:aok

[llama]

Here's what I do.

Get a Tivo (or equivalent device) and/or a VCR.

Get your wife reacquainted with her favorite soap opera, and make it your mission in life to record every episode every day.

Find out what programs she's watching at night, and make sure you tivo all those too, and anything related to those shows.

Did she used to like The Wonder Years? Little House on the Prairie? Party of 5? 90210? FIND IT AND RECORD IT EVERY DAY. So it takes some time looking over your channel guide - so be it.

Ideally, you want her to have 2 or 3 solid hours of programming to watch at night. It is YOUR responsibility to make sure she has it.

And then you're home free to play as much as you like every night.

Summer reruns can be tough, but that's what cable is for, right?

-Llama

[B@tfinkV]

relationship for way over 4 years now, still dont live in the same house as each other.
its the way forward!

[DREDIOCK]

Originally posted by B@tfinkV
relationship for way over 4 years now, still dont live in the same house as each other.
its the way forward!

Even without AH

the longer I'm married

The more im inclined to agree LOL

[Mr No Name]

Originally posted by B@tfinkV
relationship for way over 4 years now, still dont live in the same house as each other.
its the way forward!

Absolutely right.  Never moved one in and unless i get married, i never will.

[Pudgie]

Blkmgc got it right!

Now for all you jocks that is considering this step, here are some things to keep in mind......................... ............................. .......................


1. Thou shalt not buy the wife/GF a computer system that is seen as inferior to yours-unless the wife/GF insists that you do so, but resist the temptation to do so 'cause you love her.

2. Thou shalt make timely upgrades to her computer system AS you are upgrading yours. This is critical & must not be overlooked or looked down upon.

3. Thou shalt buy something extra for her computer system that you do not have for yours that isn't cheap. At least 1 item but more is better. This is a statement that (to her anyway) proves she is 1st in your life.

4. If possible, setup the wife/GF computer system right next to yours so that the wife/GF feels that you want her presence nearby while you're playing on yours.

5. Make sure that her hutch is larger & looks better than yours.

6. Then go play what Stampf likes to play after you both are done playing.

[Vulcan]

Farts vs Wife Ack, farts win.

However, missus has developed  a new form of attack given my 'real world' SA is now somewhat restricted. She sneaks up behind me then speaks loudly right next to my ear. Usually this is mid fight and results in me dying, losing SA etc.... she laffs then leaves ago to reset the trap.