I think there's more going on here than what is showing on the surface (Isn't there always?). It looks like an innocent post about "I don't like the gift." But when putting that together with a prior post… I draw different conclusions. Old TE thread The first thread basically says, "I don't want to give up my cycling time to take care of my husband who broke his leg." Now this one says, "He knows what I want, but bought me something else." It does sound a little like what a few people have contributed here:
Originally posted by annie
Perhaps he is feeling threatened by your interest in biking?
Originally posted by Irulan
It sounds like passive agressive behavior to me
There are always 3 sides to every story—his side, her side and the cold truth. We’re not getting the whole picture here. AGC, I'm assuming that at least some of your resentment showed when he needed your help. He had to feel it! I know we all have different relationships, but I would give up cycling FOREVER if my husband needed me. And he would give up EVERYTHING if I needed him. Our lives absolutely revolve around each other. We do it because we want to, not because we feel obligated. One more quote here...
Originally posted by han-grrl
love doesn't make the world go round, its what makes the ride worthwhile