Annie's Mailbox®, April 21
by Kathy Mitchell and Marcy Sugar
Dear Annie: My sister won dancing lessons for two. Her husband couldn't go because of his work schedule, so she asked me. I agreed and asked my husband if he'd like to take the classes along with us, but he wasn't interested.
Sis and I really enjoyed the lessons. Since we weren't a couple, we were paired with different men who didn't have regular partners. I danced several times with "Joe" and we made a good team. Another session is scheduled to begin, and Joe wants me to sig ...
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Posted by: Jane
Comment: #1
Mon Apr 21, 2008 11:33 AM
I disagree with your response to "Ready to Dance with the Stars." I too have a husband who is unwilling to participate in any outside activity that does not include a football, Nascar or other sports related entertainment. For many years, I put my own ambitions and desires on hold to both support and satisfy the interests of my husband. He traveled for many years and my thought process was that at retirement age, we could both pursue outside interests together i.e. dance lessons, regular exercise classes, etc. Well, this is not the case. He is still quite content to armchair quarterback football games, and focus on commentary on various other sports. Any direct suggestions or requests are met with a firm rebuff for any number of reasons. I now know it will be up to me to pursue any outside interests I may have. Therefore, my answer to "Ready to Dance" is go for it. She's still young, has knowledge and capability in an activity she enjoys and she should not let her husband hold her back. We all only get one chance in this life and if she truly feels she would enjoy pursuing local competitions, I say Go For It!!!
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Posted by: Pat Smith
Comment: #2
Mon Apr 21, 2008 8:06 PM
I am sorry but I have to disagree with your answer concerning the woman taking dance lessons. Women no longer have to obey their husbands commands. Women are individuals with needs and wants and should make themselves happy if hubby does not choose to particiapate in what is a team committment. If he does not trust her to go out on her own in the company of others than something is very wrong. He likes being a couch potato, she is way too young for that. Life is too short not to enjoy it. One of my best friends rode a motorcycle and would always ask me to join him and his friends. After much hesitation as I disliked the idea, I went. That was 11 years ago at age 45. I loved it and rode with him for 4 more years until he passed away from a heart attack. I am so glad I tried something that did not appeal to me. We had many good times and it made him happy and I tried and enjoyed a new idea. Maybe hubby should get off the couch and enjoy life, as you never know what may happen and you can never go back.
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