You can compete but remain nice about it; just remember a game is not life and death and it is really possible to just laugh at goofs and have fun. I quit playing cards with my in-laws because I could not take hubs and bros yelling at their elderly mother. Suddenly the dog would need a walk and I would escape.
Yeah, I think that’s a major difference between males and females. My Lady Wife always accused me of being too competitive (She was right.) “Why can’t you just play for the fun of it?” It took me many years to realize that there could be fun in playing without having to win.
I’m like Marcus (not the giant part, the competitive part) but I’ve learned to let my wife win a few. Must be working, we still play games after 27 years!
The Pro from Dover over 2 years ago
Hmm…
PoodleGroomer over 2 years ago
Knowing the answer is always nodding your head and saying “Yes dear” has worked for 44 years.
jagedlo over 2 years ago
You may want to expand that answer, Marcy!
arolarson Premium Member over 2 years ago
You can compete but remain nice about it; just remember a game is not life and death and it is really possible to just laugh at goofs and have fun. I quit playing cards with my in-laws because I could not take hubs and bros yelling at their elderly mother. Suddenly the dog would need a walk and I would escape.
pathfinder over 2 years ago
Yeah, I think that’s a major difference between males and females. My Lady Wife always accused me of being too competitive (She was right.) “Why can’t you just play for the fun of it?” It took me many years to realize that there could be fun in playing without having to win.
goboboyd over 2 years ago
He’s also got a pro level Pickle Ball paddle and glove. The specialized shoes are a given.
Ellis97 over 2 years ago
I’ll never marry. Bachelor for life, baby.
david_42 over 2 years ago
A good marriage is a 50/50 arrangement, with each partner contributing 60%.
elliel203 over 2 years ago
I’m like Marcus (not the giant part, the competitive part) but I’ve learned to let my wife win a few. Must be working, we still play games after 27 years!
Aladar30 Premium Member over 2 years ago
She needs advices from someone else, they are too different from them.
Kirk Barnes Premium Member over 2 years ago
Competition is fine, just don’t forget what’s important.
WINNING!!
David Huie Green LoveJoyAndPeace over 2 years ago
“Then don’t lose.”
jmp107 over 2 years ago
“Yes Dear, I’m sorry and I love you. The only seven words a new groom needs for the rest of his life.
Ji535m over 2 years ago
Amen to that! We’re at 45.
The Orange Mailman over 2 years ago
I don’t think we’ve seen this in Marcus before. His main trait has always been how cheap he is. Gets it from his dad.
198.23.5.11 over 2 years ago
This seems a little out of whack for Marcus’ personality.
locake over 2 years ago
The secret to my long marriage is having a big house – - 2500 sq ft. He spends most of his time in one end while I’m in the other end.
Sailor46 USN 65-95 over 2 years ago
Competing is good, being a good sport is better.
Teto85 Premium Member over 2 years ago
What Marcy means is don’t over your jobs or who makes more money from the job. Jenga is ok. Running a 5k is not.