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Advice needed: Getting out of a jam with the GF for a guys weekend.

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Drewdog, Aug 29, 2006.

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  1. Drewdog

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    Ok, heres the situation: My buddy invited me up to Austin for the weekend of Sept 9th (Texas vs. OSU). I really kind of wanted this to be a guys trip, but felt compelled to ask my GF if she wanted to go. I asked her this because she always says that I never invite her to do stuff, and she gets her feelings hurt.... Not to mention that I would have to pay for everything (hotel, food, entertainment, etc). Going alone saves money. :)

    So Ive been dropping some subtle hints that its a "big football weekend" and my friend is fired up that "I" am coming up there. Then she drops the whole.... dont you mean "we"? Derr I uhh.... yeah honey of course I want you to go.

    Is there any way to get out of this? If I try to get out now she will instantly accuse me of alienating her, and probably say something to the effect of "you just want to go up there alone so you can flirt with other girls". - which isnt going to happen..... I just want it to be a guys weekend.

    Advice appreciated.
     
    #1 Drewdog, Aug 29, 2006
  2. Master Baiter

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    Ha, you asked therefore you are stuck. If you don't take her, you are going to be in the dog house fo shizzle.
     
    #2 Master Baiter, Aug 29, 2006
  3. Rocketman95

    Rocketman95 Hangout Boy

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    Ditto. Your first mistake was asking. :)
     
    #3 Rocketman95, Aug 29, 2006
  4. macalu

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    why do you have to pay for everything? and don't say "b/c she's my girlfriend." if that's the case, you might as well let her hold your wallet for the rest of your life.

    also, does she even enjoy football? if not, you could be in for a long weekend.
     
    #4 macalu, Aug 29, 2006
  5. finalsbound

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    Girls want to have fun too.

    Does she like football?

    If she does and you don't want her coming, you're evil. :(

    If she doesn't and just wants to be a heinous burden, ask one of her friends to invite her to do something exciting with "the girls."
     
    #5 finalsbound, Aug 29, 2006
  6. fadeaway

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    I'm bored at work so I'll take a stab at this.

    I would say something along the line of, "I'm sorry. I didn't realize it when I asked you, but I just found out that this will be a 'guy's' weekend. There won't be any other girls there, so you will probably be bored."

    If it's not going well, add something like, "After I get back, how about I take you to that ballet/fancy French restaurant/quaint bed & breakfast in the country/other thing that she would be excited about to make it up to you."
     
    #6 fadeaway, Aug 29, 2006
  7. Clutch

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    Depends ... if he ever told her that he regularly posts on ClutchFans, that would have been his first mistake.
     
    #7 Clutch, Aug 29, 2006
  8. Buck Turgidson

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    Good advice, fadeaway. That's your only hope, Drew.
     
    #8 Buck Turgidson, Aug 29, 2006
  9. macalu

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    i don't think that works too well. she wants to go to Austin to be with him (whether to nag or enjoy the game).

    but, yea. nothing worse than taking someone to a game only to hear them whine about how "boring" it is.
     
    #9 macalu, Aug 29, 2006
  10. Mr. Brightside

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    Pull out the "hey, I'm gay" card.
     
    #10 Mr. Brightside, Aug 29, 2006
  11. Rocketman95

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    Man, I just realized how lucky I am. My wife tolerates both my addiction to here and my sports addiction. Of course, wasn't I just asking advice about couple's counseling?? :D
     
    #11 Rocketman95, Aug 29, 2006
  12. Drewdog

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    Thats funny. I think she checks the board from time to time, and knowing my history and luck - she prob. will check this and get pissed that I asked for advice.

    BTW - She does like football quite a bit (her fav. sports is baseball) but not sure if she is interested in the teams...

    I dont mind going with me - just kind of wanted a weekend with the dudes.
     
    #12 Drewdog, Aug 29, 2006
  13. Rocketman95

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    fadeaway probably has the best advice.
     
    #13 Rocketman95, Aug 29, 2006
  14. pradaxpimp

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    Dude, there is this thing called honesty that might bail u out of this situation.

    And also, make it up to her if she complies. If not post pictures of her so We can humiliate her.
     
    #14 pradaxpimp, Aug 29, 2006
  15. Billyp

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    Depending on how close she is to your friends or how close they are to her, I would just blame it on them. Say they are hesitant for to bring your girlfriend because they wanted it to be a guys only thing or they dont want to bring girls. This could definetly blow up in your face if you don't do it right though.
     
    #15 Billyp, Aug 29, 2006
  16. Ubiquitin

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    just break it off
     
    #16 Ubiquitin, Aug 29, 2006
  17. RocketMan Tex

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    Be straight up...tell her it's a guys weekend and your friend only has one ticket. Apologize, and then pamper/spoil the hell out of her for a month after you get back. Your AMEX bill will be outrageous, but your pecker will be thankful. :D
     
    #17 RocketMan Tex, Aug 29, 2006
  18. Invisible Fan

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    Yeah, make it up later. Put it in your cellphone to "invite her to do stuff" and set it to remind every month. You don't have to do it only when the phone tells you to....

    She didn't tell you that just because she wanted to hang out with you and the dudes to watch football or so you could bribe her not to (and forget later).
     
    #18 Invisible Fan, Aug 29, 2006
  19. distence

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    leave her with me....she should be vulnerable
     
    #19 distence, Aug 29, 2006
  20. finalsbound

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    You'll probably have to just suck it up and let her go...
     
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