Why do they do it?

[kwakas]

Ok, as some of you may already know, I had an off last week. I didn't have a scratch on me anywhere, though my bike is now cosmetically challenged down one side. I was only going about 20-25km/h then everyone's best mate Mr Gravel made an appearance and I lost the front end. Shit happens.

Problem is, now the missus reckons I can't ride for shit (which is prolly true, I dunno ) and I should sell the bike and stay away from them for the rest of my life. I told her flat out NO! I'm keeping the bike and that's that. It was a low speed incident and could happen to anyone and the main thing is I'm ok and I have insurance to fix the bike.

Now she's throwing the whole "it's either me or the bike" bullshit at me. Now generally speaking I'd just say stuff the bitch I want the bike, but that's not an option.

Just putting it out there, will it blow over (I'm guessing yes) but will my life be worth living?

Just putting it out there.

[nipPs]

Now she's throwing the whole "it's either me or the bike" bullshit at me. Now generally speaking I'd just say stuff the bitch I want the bike, but that's not an option.

yes it is.

[taint]

.....I am siding with the bike on this one

[lee]

She should respect your passions, you weren't seriously hurt.

[Taylor]

She's not another girl we both didn't know we both knew in real life is she?

[kwakas]

wasn't hurt at all! not a mark, not even a tear in my jeans. I did however get some gravel dust on my jacket so that will need a wash, and I do need a new visor for the helmet....hang on, no i have a spare one anyway.

[g0zer]

she will cool off, just ignore her. Did you get earplugs with the rest of us during the dB at 100kmh thread? Put those in, they should help.

[Desmo]

Seriously, if she's giving you the ultimatum, take it.

[Desmo]

She's not another girl we both didn't know we both knew in real life is she?

Taylor = sped.

[Satan1]

Yeah my missus doesn't like the bikes but she knows i wouldn't give them up...

[Captain Starfish]

Take it from one who made the wrong choice:
1. Offered ultimatum
2. Caved like a whining little bitch.
3. Spent the next two years miserable and hating it every time I got into a car.
4. Ended up splitting up anyway, despite kids+home+etc etc etc
5. Got a bike.

If it comes down to a "me or the bike" ultimatum the relationship is doomed anyway. By getting rid of the bike you're only prolonging the inevitable.

If you can explain the passion, or even just get her to acknowledge its existence, and she continues to request that you get rid of it - then it's time to leave.

This is a rough, arbitrary and nasty over-generalisation.

But if riding is important to you, do not sacrifice it and bury yet another part of what makes you "you" in the relationship. You'll end up resenting her for it, and separation will only hurt the more in the end.

[Taylor]

Taylor = sped.

I ask, because if she is, then the influence I might hold with her friends could change her perspective.

[kwakas]

She's not another girl we both didn't know we both knew in real life is she?

I don't think so mate....would be funny tho

[Maxo]

keep riding the bike and use the arguments for hatesex.

[Sunshine & F'n Rainbows]

Offer her a deal involving the depths of sexual depravity, photographs and you will get rid of the bike.

Pound her like you just got out of prison, post the photos here and keep the bike.

Only way to prove you're the Alpha male in this situation bro.