What do men talk about when they go fishing? It’s usually a mix of sports and their personal lives. And if these men happen to be married, you can bet that their wives will be part of the conversation. Take the case of these four friends who embarked on a fishing trip together. As they cast their lines into the water, they began discussing what it took for each of them to be out for the day.
While some lamented the long list of chores they would have to tackle upon their return, one man had a clever trick up his sleeve that left the rest feeling a tad envious. Here’s how the conversation unfolded:
First guy: “You won’t believe what I had to promise my wife to get permission for this fishing trip. I agreed to paint every room in the house next weekend!”
Second guy: “Oh, please! That’s nothing. I promised my wife I’d build a new deck for the pool!”
Third guy: “Well, you both got off easy. I had to promise my wife I’d remodel the entire kitchen!”
The conversation carried on, but the fourth guy remained quiet, not uttering a word about what he had to do to join the fishing adventure. Intrigued, the others finally asked him, “Hey, why haven’t you said anything? What did you have to promise to come fishing this weekend?”
Fourth guy: “Well, I simply set my alarm for 5:30 am. When it went off, I turned it off, gave my wife a gentle nudge, and asked her, ‘Fishing, or sex?’ She immediately responded, ‘Wear a sweater.’”
This lighthearted tale of fishing camaraderie and marital negotiations reminds us that sometimes, a simple and unexpected solution can make life’s challenges a little more enjoyable. As the friends continued fishing, they savored their time together, grateful for the chance to escape the responsibilities awaiting them back at home. After all, what’s better than a day on the water with good friends and a good-natured laugh?
