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Originally Posted by Yorio
From several postings I noticed that "my husband would like to move right away". Does TV appeal to guys more INITIALLY then to ladies? In my case it took me 5 years for us to buy something in TV because she wasn't sure. She finally agreed with the proviso that we'll be snowbirds for a few years(2 or 3. Years). With Texas, we can't use this line but for northerners, I used the line I have SDS syndrome--sun deficiency depression. I think she feels sorry for me now. I was very, very patient. On the other hand, my good friend told his wife that he is moving to TV and she can come visit any time and as long as she wants. His wife got the hint and she initiated checking with the realtor to make sure the house in TV is to her liking. He could have chosen a one bedroom or whatever if left to him. I still can't figure out why ladies aren't as interested initially. Does this have something to do with Mars and Venus  |
No, I don't think it appeals more to men initially than to women. In the cases we've seen in which the man wants to get a place in TV and the woman doesn't, it's because she refuses to leave the grandchildren. But as they grow, the grandchildren tend to go their own way and are busy with schoolwork, friends, high school extracurriculars, summer jobs, etc.
Marriage involves a lot of "give and take", and compromise is always necessary. And sometimes we agree to things our spouse wants to do and we don't, simply because it's important to them (and there's no harm in it).
Or, it's something the guy has been working to achieve for decades and finally, they have TIME to do the things they've had to put off for so long while working to provide for the family and put the kids thru college. My husband is finally getting a chance to do things he enjoys that he hasn't done in 30-40 years because of work and very little vacation time. I benefit from seeing him young at heart again and not so serious because of work demands.