Today my opponet is my wife, in a 9 ball league. We are both are tied for first. I know somehow this is gonna bite me in my arse. Do I lay down, or do I play the best to my ability. My gut says to play good, but if I do and beat her I think I will hear about it for a while. Any advice from the wise ones? .............Thanks Charlie D
Me vs my Wife, 9 ball League
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Charlie D said:
Charlie there comes a time in every mans life where he is called upon to prove that he is in fact a man! This is your time. Do you want to be known as the guy that got knocked out of first place by a woman... your wife no less? If you do, you may as well give your wife all of your pants and start wearing her dresses.
Honesty is the best policy. Honestly try and kick her ass so when she kicks yours you can honestly say you gave it your best effort!
Then again if the blind squirrel finds a nut and pigs begin flying you can say to your wife, "Honestly honey I played my best."
Then again if the blind squirrel finds a nut and pigs begin flying you can say to your wife, "Honestly honey I played my best."
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I reckon the thing is, All the team leagues she has shot in, they always has come in last or second to last. This league is 1 on 1, 3 sets, of races to 7. Seeing her beat the last guy 21 to 4 has done so much for her confidence. and actually I enjoyed it if not as much as her, then more. Will she ***** and moan, perhaps. But will it take her confidence down a notch, If I choose to ''stick the 9 ball in her arse''? After all it's not like we are playing for V-cash....... Signed Troubled in Detroit.............Charlie D
Last night at Jack's Bar, some ladies were in attendance and the subject of men (in general) came up. I think the term they used was "pig". So, having fun with it, we morphed it into a few levels.....apprentice pig, journeyman pig and the big kahuna, Jedi Pig....Winning or losing isn't the issue with the wife. Communicating is. Talk to her about the match. Tell her that she is important to you, but that you and her should have respect for the game (not that anyone else does, but that's another story). At this point, she should acknowledge the risk of losing and agree you should both play to your respective potentials. NOW, if its close and you have a shot to miss one to help her, you would be a absolute JEDI PIG to make the shot instead. Much mileage to be gained in this situation. My bet is that she'll recognize the deal and make it worth your while for years to come.
Brings to mind a scene from "She's the One". John Mahoney is reliving a little league game played between his two sons. He says to the older, less successful son, "you were your brother's hero. Bases loaded, two outs. If you throw him a meatball down the middle, he's the hero. But you give him the gas and strike him out."
Moral of the story ? Anyone can strike out their younger brother. The question is....years later....is that what you want to be remembered for ?
tim
Brings to mind a scene from "She's the One". John Mahoney is reliving a little league game played between his two sons. He says to the older, less successful son, "you were your brother's hero. Bases loaded, two outs. If you throw him a meatball down the middle, he's the hero. But you give him the gas and strike him out."
Moral of the story ? Anyone can strike out their younger brother. The question is....years later....is that what you want to be remembered for ?
tim
Charlie D said:
Tell her straight up, "This match between us has no bearing upon nor does it change how well you shoot. We both know what you can dish out and after this is done it changes nothing in your ability or my love for you. Be gentle dear!!!"
Be a man, let her... WIN
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No guy I've ever dated has thrown a game or match to me before
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Seven or eight years ago, I beat my ex getting the wild 6 out in a tournament at College Billiards. I beat him 4-1 and broke and ran to my $ ball the last rack. I offered to go to the losers (figuring he had a better chance to win the tournament) side and he flipped out telling everyone that he wished I gambled. At the end of the tournament we ended up placing 1st and 2nd. We ended up splitting the tournament but he was still upset with me. Needless to say we are not together anymore, lol.
! No guy I've ever dated has thrown a game or match to me before
. Seven or eight years ago, I beat my ex getting the wild 6 out in a tournament at College Billiards. I beat him 4-1 and broke and ran to my $ ball the last rack. I offered to go to the losers (figuring he had a better chance to win the tournament) side and he flipped out telling everyone that he wished I gambled. At the end of the tournament we ended up placing 1st and 2nd. We ended up splitting the tournament but he was still upset with me. Needless to say we are not together anymore, lol.
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Her confidence?
Both of you are in 1st place. You are talking like it is up to you who wins!! She might be having the same thoughts you are expousing here.
Please keep us updated as to the outcome. It should be interesting. If she is a player, getting knocked down a notch should only make her want it more next time. If she wins how will your confidence be affected?
Charlie D said:
Both of you are in 1st place. You are talking like it is up to you who wins!! She might be having the same thoughts you are expousing here.
Please keep us updated as to the outcome. It should be interesting. If she is a player, getting knocked down a notch should only make her want it more next time. If she wins how will your confidence be affected?
Call off sick. Nothing good can come of this.
Brings to mind a scene from "She's the One". John Mahoney is reliving a little league game played between his two sons. He says to the older, less successful son, "you were your brother's hero. Bases loaded, two outs. If you throw him a meatball down the middle, he's the hero. But you give him the gas and strike him out."
Moral of the story ? Anyone can strike out their younger brother. The question is....years later....is that what you want to be remembered for ?
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Now that brings to mind, the time my son and me and he must of been 11 or 12, Shooting baskets, playing horse. I remember beating him soundly, I noticed a dejected look on his face. Son what is the matter? His reply was ''Dads were suppose to lose''. Now that has stuck in my mind why I do'nt know, and to this day I remember that. He is 22 now. But then again when we shoot pool now and he wins I say ''Dads are suppose to lose''. He do'nt care much for that statement now. Any way sorry for the sidetrack. But thats a memory that I was glad to recall. I am sure there are many more,like the time at work there was this great big girl and........Charlie D
Moral of the story ? Anyone can strike out their younger brother. The question is....years later....is that what you want to be remembered for ?
tim[/QUOTE]
Now that brings to mind, the time my son and me and he must of been 11 or 12, Shooting baskets, playing horse. I remember beating him soundly, I noticed a dejected look on his face. Son what is the matter? His reply was ''Dads were suppose to lose''. Now that has stuck in my mind why I do'nt know, and to this day I remember that. He is 22 now. But then again when we shoot pool now and he wins I say ''Dads are suppose to lose''. He do'nt care much for that statement now. Any way sorry for the sidetrack. But thats a memory that I was glad to recall. I am sure there are many more,like the time at work there was this great big girl and........Charlie D
i cant see anyone who has been successfully married for more that a day advising you to do anything but lose this match (except of course for frankenstroke's excellent advice, get sick in hurry man).
brian
brian
!!!You have to remember that primarily you two are a team. You are married. That means that you root for each other.
You are looking at it wrong in MHO. Together, you both have already won 1st AND 2nd place. That's something to celebrate together. NOT bicker over who actually has 1st.
So, my advice is for both of you to have fun, but play your game. And, if you win, just make sure she knows how proud you are of her. And DON'T gloat at all.
It's like when the top two in a tournament just split the money. They play because they have too, but who actually wins doesn't really matter because they both won.
You are looking at it wrong in MHO. Together, you both have already won 1st AND 2nd place. That's something to celebrate together. NOT bicker over who actually has 1st.
So, my advice is for both of you to have fun, but play your game. And, if you win, just make sure she knows how proud you are of her. And DON'T gloat at all.
It's like when the top two in a tournament just split the money. They play because they have too, but who actually wins doesn't really matter because they both won.
