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My second wife was always angry, I was a prick so i guess I got what i deserved too. My current wife (been married for a long time) is just about perfect. I fix stuff around the house and she does the rest, she drinks the beer I make. Life is good.
 
So - my wife got really pissed on Sunday.

I setup a brew day, which doesn't happen very often lately. She didn't say anything, but I knew she was mad at me for doing it so close to Christmas.

Awesome!

That is why I never, ever plan to brew with SWMBO around. Too stressful for me. An empty house makes for a fantastic brew day each and every time. And the bonus is no one gets in the way of me and the kegerator. :D


She got super pissed at me this morning after she woke me up asking if I could fill the Jeep with some gas. I asked, "Why?" That really set her off. :D

The Jeep read "5 miles" remaining on the dash and needed enough gas for her to get to the gas station. Proof that women get in the car, turn the key and basically are in GO-MODE the entire time.
 
That is why I never, ever plan to brew with SWMBO around. Too stressful for me. An empty house makes for a fantastic brew day each and every time. And the bonus is no one gets in the way of me and the kegerator. :D

Yes, an empty house makes for a fantastic brew day...


...of course, between the wife and 3 kids, the house is never empty long enough for one.
 
Yes, an empty house makes for a fantastic brew day...


...of course, between the wife and 3 kids, the house is never empty long enough for one.

"working-from-home" has its benefits.
 
Being retired & a writer, I can pause writing in the word processor to do hop additions, etc. Now if I could just get these next 3 books done...maybe I could make some money to brew a couple more for book 2 of my brewing adventures & historical fun-n-games.
 
Yeah I've been catching crap every time we pull in the driveway. Instead of spending 6 hours brewing beer 10 days ago , I should have decorated the outside of our house with Christmas lights. I guess I was stoked that all of my equipment arrived over the past 2 weeks and was dying to brew my first 5 gallon batch of beer. Something tells me this won't be the first time I hear this. Lol!
 
Benefits of being retired and self sufficient. I make enough money that I don't have to work so it leaves me with a lot of time at home while the wife is at work. Plenty of time to brew and clean before she gets home. The only way she knows I brewed is because the house will smell of hops and wort.
Honestly though she's very supportive of me brewing. I think it would be different if I had no income but since I do she's happy not coming home to a dirty house and dinner on the table!
 
The other day the wife asked what I was looking at while typing away on the computer. I told her I was shopping around for a new solid state drive but wasn't sure what size to get. She looked over my shoulder and saw some prices. She promptly stood straight up about to flip her perpetual motion bitch-switch. I know what she was about to say... I hear it every time I spend money on super duper important things like beer equipment, golf clubs, guns, truck parts, and power tools. This time I knew I had her... I simply pointed that it is going in the machine that she uses to shop for shoes, look up recipes, and watch shows when you should be working.

Have you guys ever seen a volcanic eruption, earthquake, or other natural disaster change its mind?!?
 
Man I love my situation. I am married to the best girl on the planet(otherwise I would have just stayed single). I do bust my ass for our family and she is well aware of it, which is cool because she also encourages me to have my fun and spend money on myself/enjoy drunken brewdays. That being said, if stuff needs to get done you gotta pull your weight. and if you mess up you gotta admit it, own it, and apologise (and be sincere). My Catholic guilt eats at me, even if I am right I hate knowing that I have hurt my wife in any way. I know the holidays add some stress for everything to be perfect, but just make sure and give her an extra snuggle and tell her something great that she has done and how much you appreciate her. If all else fails go downtown if you know what I mean :)

My wife thought I wrote this. Strange that your writing style is very similar to mine. I've been on both sides of this fence. I loved my first wife very much and tried very hard to make her happy. What a tragedy, but so glad I am with my beautiful wife now. Its the last gift she gave me after three kids.
 
Aww... Hiw can they do that? Judging by your avatar, you look so charming :)

If you think this is an actual picture of me (esp. since I have posted an actual pic of myself more than once here) you are sorely mistaken.
 
If you think this is an actual picture of me (esp. since I have posted an actual pic of myself more than once here) you are sorely mistaken.

Whaaaat? That is *NOT* you?
Seriously though, if I actually thought that were you in the pic, that comment I made would just be mean.
 
Most times when people post on a forum they do so because they are looking for advice. Or at least that is how I perceive it. When people tell me a problem I figure that they are looking for a solution My wife tells me her problems and I am learning that she just wants to tell her problems to me and not have me figure out solutions to them. So I apologise for trying to help you out when you just wanted to tell everyone your problems. If I am on this site I am usually "into my cups" aka I have had a few, hope I din't hurt any feelings.
 
Most times when people post on a forum they do so because they are looking for advice. Or at least that is how I perceive it. When people tell me a problem I figure that they are looking for a solution My wife tells me her problems and I am learning that she just wants to tell her problems to me and not have me figure out solutions to them.

You're close. I've been married almost 30 years and I've almost figured this stuff out.

A woman wants to tell you her problems, and have you listen and agree with whatever solution she came up with. This involves shaking your head in an affirmative manner and repeatedly muttering, 'You're right'. No other response is required. Any other response puts you in grave danger of becoming the new problem.

If you don't participate in the conversation, then you're not listening, you don't care, and you immediately become the new problem.

Don't attempt to inject logic into the conversation or you immediately become the new problem.

Under no circumstances should you ever say 'Is this really that big of deal?' or you immediately become the new problem, and should probably get ready to duck because some airborne object is undoubtedly heading your way. I know this from experience. A pissed of woman will use anything as a projectile. I have a scar on my face from a potato masher my sister threw at me. I didn't even see it coming.

:D :D :D
 
She texted and said, "On my way." (on her way home from work)
I texted back and said, "I'm at the Icehouse with Brady."
We had just started a game of partners 8 ball with a couple of cigar smoking dudes from Indianapolis. I was playing particularly well, had sunk the 8 ball last 3 games, and was delivering consistent powerful breaks.
My phone rang. She was floccing PISSED! No dinner cooked, dogs hadn't been let out, and I better get my ass home and call her.
I gave my cue and the beer I'd just opened to a kid that had just turned 21 and in my best tough guy impression explained that I had to cut out.
Got home and my biggest dog had pissed on the dog bed. It soaked clear through to the rug, dripped piss as I carried it to the back door and threw it on the deck.
Jumped in the shower to wash the cigarette smell off me, got out and put away a few dishes.
When she walked in I braced myself, but she hugged me and apologized for yelling at me and told me she was pissed about something else.
I could have finished that beer and won another game...
 
She texted and said, "On my way." (on her way home from work)
I texted back and said, "I'm at the Icehouse with Brady."
We had just started a game of partners 8 ball with a couple of cigar smoking dudes from Indianapolis. I was playing particularly well, had sunk the 8 ball last 3 games, and was delivering consistent powerful breaks.
My phone rang. She was floccing PISSED! No dinner cooked, dogs hadn't been let out, and I better get my ass home and call her.
I gave my cue and the beer I'd just opened to a kid that had just turned 21 and in my best tough guy impression explained that I had to cut out.
Got home and my biggest dog had pissed on the dog bed. It soaked clear through to the rug, dripped piss as I carried it to the back door and threw it on the deck.
Jumped in the shower to wash the cigarette smell off me, got out and put away a few dishes.
When she walked in I braced myself, but she hugged me and apologized for yelling at me and told me she was pissed about something else.
I could have finished that beer and won another game...

No, no you couldn't, you standing there ready to be hugged was the fix to her Schmidty day!
 
You're close. I've been married almost 30 years and I've almost figured this stuff out.

A woman wants to tell you her problems, and have you listen and agree with whatever solution she came up with. This involves shaking your head in an affirmative manner and repeatedly muttering, 'You're right'. No other response is required. Any other response puts you in grave danger of becoming the new problem.

If you don't participate in the conversation, then you're not listening, you don't care, and you immediately become the new problem.

Don't attempt to inject logic into the conversation or you immediately become the new problem.

Under no circumstances should you ever say 'Is this really that big of deal?' or you immediately become the new problem, and should probably get ready to duck because some airborne object is undoubtedly heading your way. I know this from experience. A pissed of woman will use anything as a projectile. I have a scar on my face from a potato masher my sister threw at me. I didn't even see it coming.

:D :D :D

Exactly!!!!
 
Hey my wife told me to go by the brew store on my way home today so I could squeeze a batch in before Christmas! God I love that woman, did I mention the store was 20min the opposite direction of home?

Ya but she didn't tell you the UPS guy was parked in your diveway.
 
You're close. I've been married almost 30 years and I've almost figured this stuff out.

A woman wants to tell you her problems, and have you listen and agree with whatever solution she came up with. This involves shaking your head in an affirmative manner and repeatedly muttering, 'You're right'. No other response is required. Any other response puts you in grave danger of becoming the new problem.

If you don't participate in the conversation, then you're not listening, you don't care, and you immediately become the new problem.

Don't attempt to inject logic into the conversation or you immediately become the new problem.

Under no circumstances should you ever say 'Is this really that big of deal?' or you immediately become the new problem, and should probably get ready to duck because some airborne object is undoubtedly heading your way. I know this from experience. A pissed of woman will use anything as a projectile. I have a scar on my face from a potato masher my sister threw at me. I didn't even see it coming.

:D :D :D

All true. you dont even need to remember any of this stuff afterward, just pretend to listen. Don't for any reason attempt to solve anything. Just fake some sincerity and when the storm blows over, move on.
 
We just had our first kid a few weeks ago so we were supposed to have a "mellow" Christmas but my wife still invited all her family over tonight and is busy in the kitchen. I on the other hand am drinking beer in the garage and will "entertain" her brothers out here when they arrive. The mother in law is all over the baby so I am off the hook, not too bad!

Also went for a mountain bike ride a little bit ago and filled my propane tanks for brewing tomorrow.
 
Our UPS guy is a gal! I wold only be upset if there weren't photos!

Let me help you with that.

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We just had our first kid a few weeks ago so we were supposed to have a "mellow" Christmas but my wife still invited all her family over tonight and is busy in the kitchen. I on the other hand am drinking beer in the garage and will "entertain" her brothers out here when they arrive. The mother in law is all over the baby so I am off the hook, not too bad!

Also went for a mountain bike ride a little bit ago and filled my propane tanks for brewing tomorrow.

Mountain bikes are good for the soul.

Congrats on the new addition to the family.
 
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