by The Regular Guy (Thu Aug 19, 2010)
Dear Regular Guy,
My husband and I have been planning a romantic getaway which
is coming up later this month. The problem is my best friend Jessica and her
husband have just split up and I would like to bring her along as she could
really use a weekend away from everything. I am not sure how to broach the
subject with my husband as I am certain he will be against it because she's a
bit of a downer at the moment. Any ideas?
Annie
Dear Annie,
This, my innocent friend, is a no brainer. Unless hubby is a
closeted homosexual, not that there's anything wrong with that, he shares a
fantasy with every straight man on this planet. Oh, he'll deny it but trust the
Regular Guy when I tell you this is as certain as a politician lying. He
fantasizes (often) about the elusive ménage à trois. Yes he does.
Now before you freak out, I am not suggesting that you
actually have one (unless, of course, you want to) because that's some freaky shit
and not for the faint of heart. What I am suggesting, however, is that you say
a thing or two in your pitch to him about bringing sad little Jessica along
that stirs that fantasy ever, ever so
slightly. If he believes, against all of his sense and logic, that there is
the remotest of chances, he'll be putty in your hand. I'd hit him up like this,
"Honey, Jessica is so fragile right now. She's just so down on herself and
needs some attention. I really want to bring her along and I promise she'll be
fun. As soon as she gets away from everything, relaxes and has a drink or two,
she will really loosen up and being with us will do her a world of good." All
true, wouldn't you agree?
He may still be a "no" at first, but just wait it out. You
let that fella sit on that speech for an hour or two and he'll personally pick
up Jessica himself (with the car that is). Of course, he may act a little silly
and awkward on the actual weekend but you'll know why and will fend him off
accordingly. Win/win the way I see it. You get to help your friend Jessica and
he gets to harmlessly fantasize about his fantasy.
Let me know how it works out,
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