I am very easy going when things are important to someone, but your advice is only acceptable if his wife could also go out at a moments notice and leave him to do the unpacking. Woman up is what I would say to her! She must know he's a Saints fan, so won't be surprised that he wants to see the match....he should promise to do his share later and make sure that she puts her feet up whilst he's out.
Come on. Need to pop to B&Q for (light fitting, sealant, duck tape ...) and the queues were ridiculous and then my card wouldn't work so the assistant tried and and. Easy
I use to use, "It's sports day so get me my beer and you can either sit here quietly or go see a friend"
I frequently tell people that you phrase a request so that there is no discussion. Too many people ask permission and then are surprised when it is refused. I usually make statements. For example, I will be an hour late on Monday as I have a doctor's appointment. I would not say, May I come in an hour late on Monday as I have a doctor's appointment. It has always worked for me.
State that as it's Friday the 13th, you should celebrate it the next day or forever be cursed ! Either that or your already in your Friday the 13th and nothing will go to plan that day.
When you are in hole, stop digging. Accept it with good grace and spoil her...there will be other days that we get promoted to the PL
And you think she won't see through that...how long have you been married?? With any luck, she'll see the funny side of it.
I can see only one hope for you here. Is there another couple who could invite you both over to have a drink in celebration of the birthday, and once there the men could adjourn to another room with a TV whilst the ladies natter about whatever it is that they do? If such friends are local then you might just get away with it and you would be drinking someone else's booze. A real result, I reckon.
