Wife makes me feel embarrassed for listening to music

polkfarmboy
polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
edited December 2010 in The Clubhouse
Just wondering if any of you guys have the wife criticizing your choice of tunes when she's around you

My wife is always like" cant believe your listening to that , its so ****" I feel like a dork even though I know its an awesome track I have blastin on the tubes
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,002
    edited December 2010
    What are you listening too, Boy George?
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,002
    edited December 2010
    Seriously, the choices of music [and opinions thereof] vary as greatly as the beings in the depths of the ocean. What you may like in terms of music varies greatly from one person to another.

    I can't say that my wife dogs me about my choice in music, as she enjoys most of what I listen to and vise-versa. That said, are you playing what you like too loud to where she can't even concentrate on what she may be doing?
    ~ In search of accurate reproduction of music. Real sound is my reference and while perfection may not be attainable? If I chase it, I might just catch excellence. ~
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited December 2010
    When criticized, I remind her of her stint of listening to the Backstreet Boys! Crushed and cowering, she then beats a hasty retreat!:biggrin:
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited December 2010
    gdb wrote: »
    When criticized, I remind her of her stint of listening to the Backstreet Boys! Crushed and cowering, she then beats a hasty retreat!:biggrin:

    lol totally
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited December 2010
    Ask her why she's making observations about your music selection, and not in the kitchen making you a turkey pot pie. :biggrin::wink:
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  • kawizx9r
    kawizx9r Posts: 5,150
    edited December 2010
    steveinaz wrote: »
    Ask her why she's making observations about your music selection, and not in the kitchen making you a turkey pot pie. :biggrin::wink:

    Why'd she leave the kitchen in the first place :eek::biggrin:
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  • WilliamM2
    WilliamM2 Posts: 4,773
    edited December 2010
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    Just wondering if any of you guys have the wife criticizing your choice of tunes when she's around you

    My wife is always like" cant believe your listening to that , its so ****" I feel like a dork even though I know its an awesome track I have blastin on the tubes

    My wife doesn't seem to mind anything I listen to. But she agrees with your wife about the crap you listen to.
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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited December 2010
    kawizx9r wrote: »
    Why'd she leave the kitchen in the first place :eek::biggrin:

    hehe....
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited December 2010
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    Just wondering if any of you guys have the wife criticizing your choice of tunes when she's around you

    My wife is always like" cant believe your listening to that , its so ****" I feel like a dork even though I know its an awesome track I have blastin on the tubes

    Not married, but I've gotten that from various women in the past. Usually just joking but... the idiotic notion that musical (or even movie) tastes are a representation of ones manliness or lack thereof is ingrained in some of even the smartest people of both genders, unfortunately.
    The Big Lebowski: What makes a man, Mr. Lebowski?
    ..... Is it being prepared to do the right thing, whatever the cost? Isn't that what makes a man?
    The Dude: Hmmm... Sure, that and a pair of testicles.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,955
    edited December 2010
    Let it go in one ear and out the other. My wife and I have pretty much the same musical tastes with exception of a few. Usually goes like this....

    Wife- Do you mind if I play ****, I know you don't like it....
    Me- So,play it
    Wife- Just for a little bit,ok?
    Me- You live here too don't ya ?
    Wife- Well yeah, but....
    Me- Play the damn thing already !
    Wife- Sure you won't be mad....
    Me- I'm gonna be pissed now if you don't play it.
    Wife- Well, ok then,just for a few minutes
    Me- Sighs,then go off to play on the computer
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  • thuffman03
    thuffman03 Posts: 1,325
    edited December 2010
    File for a divorce and find a woman that will enjoy music with you.
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  • treitz3
    treitz3 Posts: 19,002
    edited December 2010
    tonyb wrote: »
    Me- Sighs,then go off to purchase new audio gear on the computer
    Here, I fixed it for you......:tongue: :biggrin: You sly ol' dog, you....
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  • bigaudiofanatic
    bigaudiofanatic Posts: 4,415
    edited December 2010
    My mother makes me sink in my chair when she walks in singing what is playing. She goes I remember that when I was growing up.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,955
    edited December 2010
    bigaudiofanatic wrote: »
    My mother makes me sink in my chair when she walks in singing what is playing. She goes I remember that when I was growing up.

    Why would you do that ? Get up and dance with Mom.
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  • bobman1235
    bobman1235 Posts: 10,822
    edited December 2010
    thuffman03 wrote: »
    File for a divorce and find a woman that will enjoy music with you.

    Definitely a rational response.
    If you will it, dude, it is no dream.
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  • mmadden28
    mmadden28 Posts: 4,283
    edited December 2010
    My wife can't stand a lot of the music I listen to. But then we also like a lot of the same kind of songs/artists/genres as well. She knows I listen to a wide variety of music and doesn't comment on anything I'm listening to except to say "ITS TOO LOUD!!" (even when on 2)
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  • jflail2
    jflail2 Posts: 2,868
    edited December 2010
    My ex always hated my metal. Pantera, Hatebreed, etc.

    I tried to respect her tastes and only listen to it when I was in the car alone, but there were some days that were so rough at work that they necessitated a little metal time when I'd get home.

    I'm single now, but in a condo, so I can't turn it up to 11 anymore.
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited December 2010
    get you a man-cave..........now:tongue:
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  • sucks2beme
    sucks2beme Posts: 5,601
    edited December 2010
    My wife is strictly a smooth jazz or early 80's hair band person.
    Any old rock or real jazz gets me the same treatment.
    I have taken over son#2's bedroom for my system, and when I really
    want to go nuts, headphones!!!!!
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  • madmax
    madmax Posts: 12,434
    edited December 2010
    I listen to totally embarassing stuff sometimes, usually cranked. Eff em all. I will note that my neighbors avoid me. :biggrin:
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    Avantgarde horns, 300b tubes, thats the kinda crap I want... :D
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  • gdb
    gdb Posts: 6,012
    edited December 2010
    Mine fear and loathe me !:biggrin: (Probably just envious of so many decibels)
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  • Toolfan66
    Toolfan66 Posts: 17,218
    edited December 2010
    Shes just mad cause your speakers blow more air then her..
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  • rdb2001
    rdb2001 Posts: 791
    edited December 2010
    My wife doesnt bother me when it comes to music. She doesnt even walk into the room because most times its dim lighting, my eyes are closed and I am in the zone. She just knows not to disturb me unless its really important. Music is one of my passions, if it is yours then your wife should understand it and thank herself for finding a man who is comfortable with himself and loves all types of music. I think they called that being cultured.
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  • Rivrrat
    Rivrrat Posts: 2,101
    edited December 2010
    Turn it up loud enough that it drowns out your wife's criticism.
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,955
    edited December 2010
    My wife only makes me feel embarressed when she makes me try on her thongs, other than that,we're cool.
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  • sandworms
    sandworms Posts: 1,043
    edited December 2010
    funniest thread yet!
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  • Polkersince85
    Polkersince85 Posts: 2,883
    edited December 2010
    Just tell her that her sister didn't mind it. That should quiet her down a bit.
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  • Neskahi
    Neskahi Posts: 297
    edited December 2010
    My wife grew up listening to Lawrence Welk and the like. Now I got her
    on Fleetwood Mac, The Doors, and almost any old rock/pop. If it were not for
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,955
    edited December 2010
    Polkersince85 wrote: »
    Just tell her that her sister didn't mind it. That should quiet her down a bit.

    Have you seen her sister ? A twin to Rosanne Barr. His wife would laugh him out of the room and say "go for it".
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  • sda2mike
    sda2mike Posts: 3,131
    edited December 2010
    madmax wrote: »
    I listen to totally embarassing stuff sometimes, usually cranked. Eff em all. I will note that my neighbors avoid me. :biggrin:

    i have a 10CC album that you burned to cd...has the same effect on my neighbores:wink:
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