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AIBU - golf?

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MissScarletInTheBallroom · 30/12/2024 16:20

(Lighthearted.)

Based on every single thread I've ever read which mentions a DH/DP playing golf, AIBU to think that you don't marry or have kids with a man who plays golf, and if your DH decides to take up golf, you divorce him pronto?

It seems like this activity was invented purely to enable selfish lazy men who aren't fit enough to do a real sport to avoid family life.

AIBU?

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tobee · 30/12/2024 16:31

It's not the golf it's the husbands.

YouBelongWithMe · 30/12/2024 16:30

MissScarletInTheBallroom · 30/12/2024 16:26

There just seem to be so many threads started by women who are completely worn to a thread, never get any time off, and their husband is swanning about playing bloody golf.

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My husband always guts the house before he leaves and does the weekly shop on his way home on Sunday. It's delightful - I actively encourage it 🤣

BIossomtoes · 30/12/2024 16:29

My dad was the only married member of his golf club who was “allowed” to play on Christmas Day. I think my mum was glad to see the back of him.

frecklejuice · 30/12/2024 16:28

Husband plays golf, one evening a week and once at the weekend (normally a Saturday). I don't really have an issue with it and I like having free time to my self, he knows when he's been taking the piss especially in the summer and then will arrange something for us all to do. My kids are a bit older though at 10 & 16 so I don't need his help anymore.

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MissScarletInTheBallroom · 30/12/2024 16:26

YouBelongWithMe · 30/12/2024 16:23

My husband plays golf, usually twice a week. One of these rounds is with his dad.

I have literally not a single issue with golf? Hasn't affected our marriage, gets him out the house, it's sustainable exercise, lets him have quality time with a parent, models healthy attitude towards having time for yourself.

What's the issue with golf for other people?

There just seem to be so many threads started by women who are completely worn to a thread, never get any time off, and their husband is swanning about playing bloody golf.

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Businessflake · 30/12/2024 16:26

I actually think more women should take up golf. It’s a great way to be active and spend time outdoors with friends and family.

Golf isnt the problem. It’s lazy men that are the problem. They would find another way to avoid parenting.

Snowmanscarf · 30/12/2024 16:24

I thought cycling was the ltb sport. The Lycra outfits!

moonmaker93 · 30/12/2024 16:23

I know you say this is lighthearted, but how lighthearted exactly? Grin I think hobbies are great. I have my own!

YouBelongWithMe · 30/12/2024 16:23

My husband plays golf, usually twice a week. One of these rounds is with his dad.

I have literally not a single issue with golf? Hasn't affected our marriage, gets him out the house, it's sustainable exercise, lets him have quality time with a parent, models healthy attitude towards having time for yourself.

What's the issue with golf for other people?

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