Originally Posted by ernestocolnago
Anyone have a wife or significant other who busts your balls no matter how long you ride or what time you ride?
Occasionally I get back a few minutes later than I say I will, and I PAY!!!!
I have given up long rides ( for me , > 3 hours ) and have limited myself to 2 hrs or less. Despite this, I get grief.
This can be in the form of dirty look, sarcastic comment, or outright guilt.
I try to make it a practice to ride only when we don't have family activities planned, or if it interferes with kids extra-curricular activities, my wife's work or my work. I have totally given up going on group rides because of this, and fly solo.
Nevertheless, unless I am gone <1 hr, I am made to feel like I've abandoned the family or killed the dog or something.
Maybe I'll take up running
If you go out only once a week or only in moderation then it's time for a new wife. If that isn't an option how about trying to get her involved. I thank God for my wife every day. She has no problems with my extravagent habits. Good luck.
Tim