When working on your car...

it was there before them and itll be there after them, and yes ive told girls that my top priority was my bike lol

[ShitOnWheels]

How many of you that say your car/bike/whatever come before any woman are actually married/engaged/in a serious committed relationship? How many have had a serious relationship last more than 6 months? I'm going to guess very few.

The woman should come first (assuming she is worth it - if she's just a ***** buddy or a hold-me-over-til-I-find-someone-else, then whatever). This is what made a couple of my relationships fail, as I was always the back up plan.

Priorities people. Hence why James is now my fiance, as his priorities were straight from the moment we started dating.

And I don't mean throw the hobby away once you meet that perfect woman...but the woman should come first.

[TAdan]

I am in a serious committed relationship (3+ years) and have never had a conflict between my g/f and my car. She knows how important my car is to me, and thats fine with her, and infact she claims to like the car too.

When we first started dating my g/f made a critical comment about my car. I simply pulled over and asked her if she would like to walk home. She said "no", and I told her than be happy your in a car.

Infact I have her so brainwashed she is now calling out Firebird models down to a year + or - before I do.

[BonzoHansen]

Originally Posted by TAdan

I am in a serious committed relationship (3+ years) and have never had a conflict between my g/f and my car. She knows how important my car is to me, and that’s fine with her, and in fact she claims to like the car too.

Originally Posted by ****OnWheels

And I don't mean throw the hobby away once you meet that perfect woman...but the woman should come first.

You just gotta know when to say when. Setting those expectations early on helps. Hell, when we were dating, she helped me wet sand my Trans Am. My wife is good for me, she knew I wanted a car (not sure she expected multiples), and she lets me do what I want, as long as I stay within reason. I guess she figures it keeps me out of trouble, and keeps me happy. Plus I let her do what she wants. I think some guys miss that, they don’t want their girls/wives going out w/o them. That is dumb-it has to be give & take. She goes out with her friends and I’ll stay home with the kiddies. Everyone is happy.

I have also learned to read the signs when I am pushing my luck, which is often.

[qwikz28]

Originally Posted by ****OnWheels

How many of you that say your car/bike/whatever come before any woman are actually married/engaged/in a serious committed relationship? How many have had a serious relationship last more than 6 months? I'm going to guess very few.

The woman should come first (assuming she is worth it - if she's just a ***** buddy or a hold-me-over-til-I-find-someone-else, then whatever). This is what made a couple of my relationships fail, as I was always the back up plan.

Priorities people. Hence why James is now my fiance, as his priorities were straight from the moment we started dating.

And I don't mean throw the hobby away once you meet that perfect woman...but the woman should come first.

i'd also like to think that MOST of these guys aren't serious... but i do assume that a few of these guys do mean it.

[12secondv6]

Originally Posted by ****OnWheels

How many of you that say your car/bike/whatever come before any woman are actually married/engaged/in a serious committed relationship? How many have had a serious relationship last more than 6 months? I'm going to guess very few.

The woman should come first (assuming she is worth it - if she's just a ***** buddy or a hold-me-over-til-I-find-someone-else, then whatever). This is what made a couple of my relationships fail, as I was always the back up plan.

Priorities people. Hence why James is now my fiance, as his priorities were straight from the moment we started dating.

And I don't mean throw the hobby away once you meet that perfect woman...but the woman should come first.

[bad64chevelle]

Alex u noob lol tell her the car was here first!

[Firebird67dude]

Wow. I think someone is whipped. I'm sorry but being 21 years old sucks if your locked down. Alex should be out partying and not worrying about what his gf, who i've never met, says or thinks.

A lil off topic but If anyone knows a chic that i could easily go out with till january and then break up do to my shipping date, it would be greatly appreciated. I want to bring a pic of a girl to put on the "wall of shame".

[Untamed]

Originally Posted by Firebird67dude

.... A lil off topic but If anyone knows a chic that i could easily go out with till january and then break up do to my shipping date, it would be greatly appreciated. I want to bring a pic of a girl to put on the "wall of shame".

Movie: MIB

Agent J: Better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all, right?

Agent K: Try it. <sarcasm>

If you're shipping out in January, save yourself the drama (and money) and just stay single. Keep your goals in focus and don't introduce anything that'll distract you from what you plan to do.

You don't know me, but I speak from experience.

[jola]

Originally Posted by Firebird67dude

Wow. I think someone is whipped. I'm sorry but being 21 years old sucks if your locked down. Alex should be out partying and not worrying about what his gf, who i've never met, says or thinks.

I wish you could have been there when I was trying to tell my friend that.

[WildBillyT]

Originally Posted by BonzoHansen

You just gotta know when to say when. Setting those expectations early on helps. Hell, when we were dating, she helped me wet sand my Trans Am. My wife is good for me, she knew I wanted a car (not sure she expected multiples), and she lets me do what I want, as long as I stay within reason. I guess she figures it keeps me out of trouble, and keeps me happy. Plus I let her do what she wants. I think some guys miss that, they don’t want their girls/wives going out w/o them. That is dumb-it has to be give & take. She goes out with her friends and I’ll stay home with the kiddies. Everyone is happy.

I have also learned to read the signs when I am pushing my luck, which is often.

Agreed. Make sure she knows what she's getting into ahead of time. It minimizes complaining later on. When you are in throw away relationships you can say whatever you want, but when you are in something you want to keep you will make sacrifices. Just take the precautionary measures to make sure that they are not too great.

[Tru2Chevy]

Originally Posted by 12secondv6

- Justin

[GP99GT]

Originally Posted by Savage_Messiah

the under-covers fun.

who has sex under the covers

thats just plain lame

[Untamed]

Originally Posted by GP99GT

who has sex under the covers

thats just plain lame

No it's just too hot and restrictive.

All you guys thumping your chests saying how you'll build in expectations early on, blah, blah, blah. When you find someone worth more than a few months of attention, you'll either change your priorities and decide shes more important, or you'll move on to the next short term relationship.

What you SHOULD be saying is - she will always be more important, but she'll learn through you how much you enjoy your hobby and how much of a stress reliever it is, thereby keeping both of you sane.

Married almost 12 years now. Definately but I also have what I want.

[WayFast84]

Originally Posted by Chevelle 454

wayfast, got a girlfriend? ever? didn't think so

nope, yes

My post was a joke, remember the post about the guy who who just does cars? nope? O yeah, you where banned

[BonzoHansen]

Originally Posted by Untamed

All you guys thumping your chests saying how you'll build in expectations early on, blah, blah, blah.

You are just jealous that my wife will wet sand a car. But I'm only on 7 years. Oh, BTW, she wants me to buy a Chevelle, preferably a 1970. I’m slowing talking her ‘down’ to a 66-67.

Originally Posted by Tru2Chevy

Make jokes, your day is coming!

[Knipps]

Originally Posted by ****OnWheels

How many of you that say your car/bike/whatever come before any woman are actually married/engaged/in a serious committed relationship? How many have had a serious relationship last more than 6 months? I'm going to guess very few.

The woman should come first (assuming she is worth it - if she's just a ***** buddy or a hold-me-over-til-I-find-someone-else, then whatever). This is what made a couple of my relationships fail, as I was always the back up plan.

Priorities people. Hence why James is now my fiance, as his priorities were straight from the moment we started dating.

And I don't mean throw the hobby away once you meet that perfect woman...but the woman should come first.

i've been with my girlfriend for over a year and a half and she knows that my plan after school includes more than one car and i don't mean just a car & beater. she is really for the whole "hybrid car" movement and her parents have one. i don't have any problem with it but i don't expect to drive one everyday myself.

Originally Posted by WayFast84

nope, yes

My post was a joke, remember the post about the guy who who just does cars? nope? O yeah, you where banned

um ouch? yeah no big, i actually got work done
at least i know the difference between where and were.

[ShitOnWheels]

Of course there will be the woman who is just as into the hobby as you, or will let you do a lot. But not all women are that easy going about it. But you should still make them feel as though they are a priority...don't always have to be the TOP priority. But don't get mad at the woman when she leaves you because you put the car way above her.

Besides, there's a difference between racing every weekend or working on your car a couple nights a week, but you still spend a lot of time with her and if she wants to do something one weekend or one night you agree, and always preferring your car over going out with her. I've seen quite a few relationships like that, and they have always ended because the guy would rather go to the track or work on his car than hang out or go out with the woman.

[ar0ck]

Let me clarify, I said that at the moment; all i cared about this afternoon was fixing & getting the car running and she misunderstood me. She doesn't understand the idea of modifying cars but she respects what I put into it and its just a mutual thing that never comes up

And yes this is a serious relationship. Going on 1.5 next week.

Everythings all good though. It was a temporary wtf

[Teds89IROC]

Originally Posted by TAdan

I am in a serious committed relationship (3+ years) and have never had a conflict between my g/f and my car. She knows how important my car is to me, and thats fine with her, and infact she claims to like the car too.

Though for us it will be 2 years in May. We make jokes about how much I like my car and everything but deep down she knows she's always first She also helps me do a lot of stuff on it; ever see a girl lay under the car with you to support the gas tank or help put in long tube headers



love you babe!

[GP99GT]

Originally Posted by Teds89IROC

she's always first ....love you babe!

[misterjuice]

I don't know what the big deal is......the woman is supposed to be in the kitchen cooking up something delicious for me anyway. She shouldn't even be allowed outside near the car.

*runs and hide from Leigh*

[Ian]

Originally Posted by GP99GT

[BonzoHansen]

Originally Posted by misterjuice

I don't know what the big deal is......the woman is supposed to be in the kitchen cooking up something delicious for me anyway. She shouldn't even be allowed outside near the car.

*runs and hide from Leigh*

[Firebird67dude]

Originally Posted by Untamed

Movie: MIB

Agent J: Better to have loved and lost than never to have loved at all, right?

Agent K: Try it. <sarcasm>

If you're shipping out in January, save yourself the drama (and money) and just stay single. Keep your goals in focus and don't introduce anything that'll distract you from what you plan to do.

You don't know me, but I speak from experience.

haha, My buddy told me that the other day and yea ef that.

Alex dont worry, you'll be fine. Just wait for the cruises with Ali in the passeger seat with the t tops off in nice 80 degree weather.