girlfriend thinks im obsessive - Page 3 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

BodhiBenz1987 · #31 02-03-2011, 11:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Diesel911

When I am fixing the Mercedes and things are not going well I bet my Blood Pressure shoots up; not healthy.

Since I have hypotension (my BP was 80/50) I guess working on cars is very healthy then ... shoots up to a normal range ...

As for being obsessive, I'm obsessive in everything I do. It's a matter of personality and sometimes obsessive-compulsion. I have a lifelong history of getting extremely deep into whatever it is I have an interest in. The car has been a steady obsession for me and probably the most positive. It's taught me a lot about my capabilities and has also introduced me to others who have a similar obsessive personality with regard to cars.
I don't know your girlfriend, but maybe it would help if you found out her obsessions (most people have them) and try to find out more about them ... maybe if you encourage hers, she'll be more open to yours. Honestly I don't think I would be compatible with someone who wasn't obsessive, about something. Wouldn't have to be the same things as me ... in fact that might be volatile. But I need someone who understands why I need to be in my garage tinkering with a parking brake when it's 15 degrees out and well past dinnertime, or why I fly to England to see a rock band.

TylerH860 · #32 02-04-2011, 01:19 AM

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Originally Posted by charmalu

The difference between Vstech and Tyler, Tyler has all his cars on paper, except for maybe two. and Vstech has all his cars.

Charlie

All of mine ran and drove...

The most MBs I've had at one time is 6 though. With the dealership now things don't really count.

Vstech, what's your shoe size?

whunter · #33 02-04-2011, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Carpenterman

You guys must all be fairly young. Wait until you are older, lying in bed next to your wife, and dream about trailing arms instead of beautiful legs.

My wife knows that I dream cars, parts, tools and repair procedures.

I talk in my sleep, she gets annoyed when I argue technical issues.

She never worries about loosing me to another woman, just the ooh shiny tool, etc, etc, for a while..

layback40 · #34 02-04-2011, 08:27 AM

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Originally Posted by whunter

My wife knows that I dream cars, parts, tools and repair procedures.

I talk in my sleep, she gets annoyed when I argue technical issues.

She never worries about loosing me to another woman, just the ooh shiny tool, etc, etc, for a while..

Roy,
What happened to your quote in your signature ~ something like "if your not hansom you better be handy" ? well it went something like that !!

layback40 · #35 02-04-2011, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by TylerH860

If this were a race I would have lapped you by now.

1: 85 500SL 2002
2: 85 300D 2007
3: 80 300TD 2008
4: 95 E320 2008
5: 83 300D 2008
6: 82 300TD 2009
7: 85 300TD 2009
8: 04 E500 2009
9: 85 300D 2009
10: 91 350SDL 2009
11: 76 450SEL 6.9 2009
12: 91 300SEL 2009
13: 95 E320 2009
15: 95 C36 AMG 2010
16: 91 560SEL 2010
17: 84 500SL 2010
18: 82 300TD 2010
19: 02 SL500 2010
20: 85 300TD 2010
21: 95 E300 2010
22: 80 240D 2010
23: 81 300SD 2011

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Originally Posted by vstech

under 400 posts in nearly 3 years.
only 3 Mercedes?
talk to me when you are in double digits of cars, and have broken 5000 posts.

bah, you're nowhere NEAR obsessive...

Come on now you two this is starting to sound like 2 little boys having a contest to see who can P## the highest up the urinal !!

vstech · #36 02-04-2011, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by TylerH860

All of mine ran and drove...

The most MBs I've had at one time is 6 though. With the dealership now things don't really count.

Vstech, what's your shoe size?

... ok, I'm sure you have me on running cars! I can probably muster 6 running ones... maybe 7

Shoe size? it depends on the brand, but somewhere in the 12 range...

worst thing is being unable to find a pair of mechanix gloves that fit... xxl is tight.

Skid Row Joe · #37 02-04-2011, 04:31 PM

But I love them ALL!

busman1965 · #38 02-05-2011, 12:01 AM

Just remember to keep your priorities straight, a good diesel is hard to find, and not easily replaced. Girlfriends are pretty easy to find.........

BodhiBenz1987 · #39 02-05-2011, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Skid Row Joe

But I love them ALL!

Same here.

winmutt · #40 02-05-2011, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by vstech

... I only list the major cars I have... the actual list is just freaky. somewhere around 25 benzes alone... over 50 vehicles on site... and they all belong to me. none are for sale. well, I'm planning to sell one of them at the moment, but it's not why I have them. I'm certain I could lap you in personal vehicles, even if you choose the brand or type.

With that many cars I have no clue where you have enough time to slap your neck.

To the OP. All women hate it men have something more important than them in their lives, no matter how temporary it may be. They hate it even more when it is an inanimate object. They cannot scowl, berate, nag, up one it or even seduce it. The good women will realize this and let the boy go play with his toy. They may scowl, berate, nag or seduce their man away still but they will let him play. Personally I can't work out of the house anymore. My wife will come out an infuriating 2-3 times towards the end of a long day and ask me if its done yet. I love her, shes a good woman but GOD does that get under my skin.

Skid Row Joe · #41 02-05-2011, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by busman1965

Just remember to keep your priorities straight, a good diesel is hard to find, and not easily replaced. Girlfriends are pretty easy to find.........

Now, that is a factual statement!

Sometimes the girls are just too doggone easy to find! At least for me anyway.......

BodhiBenz1987 · #42 02-05-2011, 01:21 AM

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Originally Posted by winmutt

With that many cars I have no clue where you have enough time to slap your neck.

To the OP. All women hate it men have something more important than them in their lives, no matter how temporary it may be. They hate it even more when it is an inanimate object. They cannot scowl, berate, nag, up one it or even seduce it. The good women will realize this and let the boy go play with his toy. They may scowl, berate, nag or seduce their man away still but they will let him play. Personally I can't work out of the house anymore. My wife will come out an infuriating 2-3 times towards the end of a long day and ask me if its done yet. I love her, shes a good woman but GOD does that get under my skin.

Oh come on.

I know I'm the girl crashing the boys' tree house here so I'm not trying to spoil the commiseration, but ALL women are not like that. I, as well as most of my female friends, would much prefer to date a man with his own life and interest. I wouldn't be able to tolerate a man who wanted nothing but to follow me around, wait on me hand and foot and obsess over everything I do all the time. I realize I'm in the minority as a woman with a car-repair interest, but most women have their own things, whether it's the stereotypical make-up and shoes or art or horses.

Skid Row Joe · #43 02-05-2011, 01:28 AM

I try to interest the girls in one or more of my hobbies. Car maintenance is the last one on the list for me. Cooking, recipes and grocery marketing, housekeeping, happy hours, pets, home improvements, working out, travelling, come before the car deal with me.

layback40 · #44 02-05-2011, 01:35 AM

Best you organize a no start on her car one day. She may find you more interesting then !!

BodhiBenz1987 · #45 02-05-2011, 01:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Skid Row Joe

I try to interest the girls in one or more of my hobbies. Car maintenance is the last one on the list for me. Cooking, recipes and grocery marketing, housekeeping, happy hours, pets, home improvements, working out, travelling, come before the car deal with me.

Exactly ... most women would find something on that list to share with you. As long as you really click somewhere, I think most women are willing to let you have your time in the garage.