ideas of convincing my DH for FOS

[wcook]

There comes a time to put your foot down. Is this it?

 

I wouldn't try to get him on board. Or convince him. Just expalin that this is important to you, that you don't ask for much. You know how hard it will be for him... but for this trip, he needs to walk away and trust you to handle the details. No complaining. No grumping. Can he do that for you?

 

If not....

[Jimnbigd]

Old thread, but...Disney and Princess will also be in Galveston for while.

[VegasChic]

All I can say is if he loves you and wants to make you happy then you should be able to go to europe if you wanted and could afford it. I don't think you need to be giving him all this information to see if it would interest him. I personally am a vacation hog and I'm also a hotel snob so I like a little of the good life my husband is always trying to get me to be cheap about vacations but that is where I draw the line. It is my only guilty pleasure. I just turned 40 and if it weren't for my wonderful sister I probably would have spent it at home watching tv. He talked me out of a party and Europe, he was OK to go to Vegas but I didn't think it was appropriate to spend all that money (we are gamblers) during these insecure times. So my sister had a surprise shindig and our mini vegas - the Hardrock Hotel & Casino in Ft. Laud FL. Anyways, at the end of the day whatever I wanted for myself I could of had I would have just done it for myself. I work very hard and will not deprive myself. Just seriously talk to him and tell him that this is the one thing you want and if he wanted to make you happy then there should be no question about it. Good luck hope you get to go - If not, I would not settle for less let him feel the guilt and do nothing for his 50th as well.

[matj2000]

Old thread, but...Disney and Princess will also be in Galveston for while.

 

I think she wanted to go in May but that has come and gone and she I doubt she ended up not going.

She probably gave up hope after he told her "how its gonna be", and he ain't gona have any of that "crazy talk" about going on a boat. Boats are for fishin.

 

If she behaves, he might take her camping this Summer, when the temperture cools down to the 90's...

Thats my theory....

[ehfl]

Just go without him. He's going to spoil the party anyway, so just go without him. Bring a friend instead.

[fairweather]

Draw up divorce papers stating you get all the fishing gear?

 

Seriously, just book the cruise and tell him he doesn't have to go. You will take your best friend instead. He can stay home and watch the dog. Better yet, take the dog in his place?

 

You could enlist the help of his best friend's wife and talk her into booking them, too? If all else fails, book him a deep sea fishing excursion during the cruise with the best buddy and give it to him for Father's Day?

[fairweather]

We think in the same way. Who wants someone on a cruise who doesn't want to be there? Can't imagine anyone that crazy, but I suppose there are still some people who think they will have to squab(sp) the deck?

[fairweather]

There is no way I would be offering to pay for my own 50th birthday celebration. He should be asking her what she wants.

 

If he wants to save money, he can drive to FL and meet the wife and son at DisneyWorld after a week of fun without him. And then board the FOS. Compromise is the sweetest part of any relationship, especially when you are dealing with a skinflint.

[ozzy77]

Why are we still answering this thread when this was from October??? :confused::rolleyes:

[fairweather]

Well, you could tell your husband that half the people around the pool will be topless. Just don't tell him they are all men!

 

LOL. That's the only strategy that would probably work. Tell him he won't even have to pay to see them like you do the naked showgirls in Vegas....and sometimes the girls need someone to help them put on suntan lotion.

[NordicPrince]

Honestly, leave him home. It will save money and he will like that.

 

Here's the angle:

 

"Honey for my birthday I'm letting you go hunting for a week. I'm going to take junior and my sister out of town (FOS) so you can have a week all to yourself".

 

I will also light a candle for you at church because you are going to need all the help you can get in the coming years.

[matj2000]

I will also light a candle for you at church because you are going to need all the help you can get in the coming years.

 

"But I love him"!!!!!

[lrn2cruise]

We are going! We leave on the FOS July 31st. We have been booked since March. We are really excited, all of us! Thanks for your concnern of an update and thanks for letting me vent

[sjn911]

We are going! We leave on the FOS July 31st. We have been booked since March. We are really excited, all of us! Thanks for your concnern of an update and thanks for letting me vent

Fabulous!!! Just read this..sarah:D

 

Wonderful time to you..sarah

 

i want to try RCCL...soon..sarah

[storm1of4]

Please forgive me I really tried not to take the bait..................

Seems your issues are way deeper then just getting your um..husband to celebrate your 5oth. Your letter is a cry for help.....please show your post to mental health counselor. I am not trying to flame you... get some help for you and and your young son.....your husband sounds dangerious.