help! am i being inconsiderate?

Philippines
October 12, 2007 2:05am CST
my husband took over the ownership of an internet shop and gaming center. he closes the shop twice a week at midnight, while the other partners take care of it the rest of the days. this is to ensure that they don't spend much time there and going home late. now they average, 4x a week already, because of maintenance and playing. i was so pissed last night because he went home 2:30am playing with his cousins. am i being an inconsiderate wife? am i not giving him enough freedom? but i hate it because i stay home and work and wait for him to come home. i can't sleep when he is not home. last time, i had to wake up 4am and slept at 2am because he wans't home yet. tell me, what kind of a wife am i?
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7 responses
• Philippines
12 Oct 07
no you are not. yur husband is the inconsiderate partner. try talking with your husband about this. i am sure the two of you could work this out. i am also the kind of wife who could not sleep while my husband is not beside me. are yuo sure your hubby is really in his workplace?
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• Philippines
12 Oct 07
yes he is at the shop. he is with cousins and his brother. but i hate it that he would rather put gaming over us. right now, we are fighting, we are not talking. all because he thinks i am a control freak that i won't allow him to play. i allowed him to play. i just told him last night not too late. i was expecting around 1 am. but he came home at 2:30am
@talisman (1300)
• United States
12 Oct 07
Did you mention that by "not too late" you meant around 1am? If you're not clear in what you want, he can't know.
• Philippines
13 Oct 07
obviously talisman. he closes at 12mn, so i thought he could play an hour and then just come home. but why has it got to be 2:30am?
@gexi1987 (329)
• China
12 Oct 07
well my friend.please dont feel guilty of the story you related.i think you've already done your best to assist you beloved soulmate.by the occasionally failing to cook or other family chore cant never judge your competence as a wife.why not just stop blaming yourself and keep making endevors as before to make your diligent husband feel happy and relaxant at home.
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@cutepenguin (6431)
• Canada
13 Oct 07
I don't think you're being inconsiderate, but it's possible that your husband isn't being inconsiderate either. It can be hard to stop playing once you start - it's so easy to get caught up in a game, especially if you are having fun with your friends. Maybe you should try talking about this when neither of you are as upset. There might be a better compromise - maybe he can stay out later on the nights that you don't work the next day, or something like that? It sounds like a tough situation.
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• Philippines
14 Oct 07
i am thinking about that too and starting to consider, it is indeed difficult to stop once you get started. thanks cutepenguin. i think, instead of demanding my way, i am thinking of giving it to him. when it is too much, i will just remind him. what do you think?
@theprogamer (10534)
• United States
12 Oct 07
You have to be specific with him. You must define "too late" just like its defined with children. What time is "too late"? Also tell him how you feel honestly. 120% anger isn't going to solve this one at all. You both need to work together and compromise on this. You can't sleep without him here, tell him that. Perhaps you may have to get use to him coming in late though. He's out too late, talk about that. Maybe he'll come straight home from now on, or maybe he has things he must take care of. Don't know what else to say on this.
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• Philippines
13 Oct 07
u are right, we did manage to fix the sked. he closes the shop 2x a week, and he gets to play one night other than his closing nights. that would be 3x a week of coming home late. that is apart from the maintenance nights that they have to stay up late. but yeah, anger will not solve the problem. we fought so hard yesterday that the verbal exchange was not but beautiful. we were crazy when angry. sigh...i wish i can be more patient.
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• Philippines
13 Oct 07
thanks progamer. :-) im getting really helpful insights here. i resolve now to give him his space. :-) to let him be and to let him find himself.
@theprogamer (10534)
• United States
13 Oct 07
*smiles warmly* Patience is an ongoing process Spoiled. Even the best lose their cool in this department from time to time. It'll take an effort, but I'm sure you will learn patience too as will your husband. If you have anything else, you know I'm here as are several other helpful mylotters.
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• United States
12 Oct 07
You sound like me! I love him and want noting more than to be close to him. My husband races horses, and so sometimes he travels out of town for a day or two and will come home pretty early in the mornings like 4 or 5 am. I cant sleep at all. And sometimes his boss changes things on him at the last minute and he wont come home on the day he says he will, he will have to stay over or go elsewhere to race. This really drives me crazy, but what can I do? All I want is to spend time with him, and he doesnt have much of that since when hes not racing he works 10 to 12 hour days. I try to be considerate, but its really hard and I end up getting my feelings hurt. I guess my situation is a bit different from yours, hes not really enjoying himself as so much as hes working. Then when he does have time for enjoyment, hes doing it elsewhere. I think your a wife that cares and wants some love and attention from your husband. Thats not all that bad to want. Bay Lay Gray xx
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• Philippines
13 Oct 07
well, for ur husband, it is his career. for my husband, it is simply a game. for leisure. :-) but i will try to be more kind to him and allow him his leisure.
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• Philippines
14 Oct 07
but you know bay lay, i have a better solution. i am thinking of going with him to the computer shop whenever he closes shop. then i can use their computer and their connection, which is way faster than what we have in the house, and i can mylot more. what do you think? :-)
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• United States
13 Oct 07
Well, I wouldnt let him get away with it all the time, I mean he is a husband and he has a responsibilty to his home and his wife. He cant be out playing like a kid all the time! I do think its important for a couple to have time to themselves, I get the feeling other than at home waiting for him you dont get that kind of leisure time do you? I think you should find something to do as well! Bay Lay Gray xx
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@Dee351972 (743)
13 Oct 07
No i think you are right. My husband would never do that to me. He needs to think of your, he should be home playing with u are spending time with you. Once in a while is ok but not like every week or so. As for work that is fine but if he stays there longer just to play that is not right. Maybe once a week is or or so.
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• Philippines
14 Oct 07
good for you. bless your husband for being so nice! :-)
@shiloh_222 (5479)
• Philippines
13 Oct 07
hi... you are a concerned, loving wife to your husband.... it shows you deep care for his well-being... God bless