Since I have known my wife, whenever we would go to an open house, we would walk through with the other couples, families and extended viewers and I would make comments designed to be overheard, but under the guise of it being a private conversation. It would drive my wife mad, because people would look at us and she would get embarrassed, but I would just continue on as if nothing was said, and no one overheard. My go to was making comments about a particular space or lack of space. Things like,
This would be a great place to hang the sex swing.
Or,
I like it, but there isn't enough room for the sex swing.
And now finally we have a lot of space...
And we still don't have a sex swing.
But for our tenth anniversary, I got something else that my wife has wanted for a very long time, a hanging seat. It is actually a two-seater, but I suspect that with my wide shoulders and previous sex swing malarkey, I am not going to be invited to share at all.
No swinging for me.
While not a great anniversary gift as it won't last forever, it is something that my wife wanted and can enjoy on the days when it isn't raining, with a blanket perhaps. It was a surprise for her, and the delivery came whilst she was at work and I built it up (very easy - hardest thing was unwrapping it) and positioned it in a place where I assumed she would want it. When she got home I gave her a kiss and said "Happy anniversary", and she was quite confused, so I followed up with,
"Did you forget??"
Our anniversary isn't for a few days yet, but for a split second she had a satisfying look of worry on her face, before it clicked that this is not the day. And then at that point, she still hadn't seen the chair, so she was still looking concerned.
She likes it though, so that is a win.
And I looked around and picked a colour that goes with our house and when the terrace turns grey, it will look quite nice there also. I also got one with "bars" as the netting, because it fits in well with the privacy screen behind it. And now hopefully, that is all the furniture we need for the terrace for now, because in the winter, I am going to have to move a lot of it into the garage and it takes up a lot of space.
Looks like there will never be room for a sex swing...
Taraz
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LOL! Well, I never made comments like you did with my wife, I am probably just not brave enough :)
As far as gifts go I learned her preferences early, she really dislikes utility gifts. One of the early on gifts I gave her was a set of pots and pans that was over $1000. She is a great cook and does a lot of cooking and I researched one of the best sets for the money and I thought she was would be happy as the ones we had was a mish mash of crappy ones, but she was actually quite upset about that gift and said to never give her "Utility Gifts" :)
Oh dear 😂
:D
Utility gifts are the best! I don't want useless stuff, I want useful stuff that I wouldn't buy myself - like an awesome pan set. Perhaps you and I should get together :)
My friend got his wife a headlamp one year. Not for a car - a literal head lamp. So she could wear it when she walks in the dark... It wasn't welcomed.
That looks awesome! My wife had tried these out in the past at various stores. They seem to be quite comfortable. We just have a couple rocking chairs on our deck. We actually sat out for a bit the other day even though it was close to 100 out.
Rocking chairs would be okay too! They don't really do them outside here though. It is more of a loungeroom affair.
Were you in the shade at least?
Yes, we were in the shade, but there wasn't much wind and the sun was still crazy hot! These are special patio rocking chairs that we got as a set.
The gazebo is getting some good usage then!
Did they come with a shotgun and a bottle of Wild Turkey?
In a lot of US movies people sit on their front porch in a swinging chair of some kind - is it really that common?
Haha, no, these are actually chairs. They are made of metal and the bottoms rotted out of them so I had to fix them with some boards. You might not be too wrong about the Wild Turkey though, that's some good stuff. The upper shelf stuff is quite tasty!
That looks like a decent place to spend summer evenings. :)
Before reading this and seeing what you bought I thought of several things, yes, sexual and said “no road, don't do that” now I read your perception and can only laugh knowing I wasn't the only one who thought it.
Too bad I don't have room for such a chair where we live.
I have heard that pineapples are a signal too :D
Which chair though? ;)
Hahaha, nowadays pineapples are synonymous with something extremely double entendre.
As for the chair, I've taken some measurements and I think something like that could work, but I'm sure that if we put it out on the street, people won't see it as a swing.
So it must be an accessory only for inside the house. 🙈
I wonder if it comes in other colours...
Have you considered they might be over-rated?
A good workman never blames their tools! ;D
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Sex Swing... That's a Hoot.
And a Holler ;D
What matters most is that it's a gift she likes, the sex swing I mean. That's a great way to thank her for sticking with you through thick and thin, ten years together is no small feat. I hope you two live to see many more joyous years of being together. I think you're quite the thoughtful husband. Happy anniversary to you both.
I will tell all of her friends I got her a sex swing.
Not sure if I am thoughtful, but I listen to what people say sometimes :)
I had a yoga swing in my house which was so good for spine traction and I'd hang upside down on it like a bat.
Of COURSE Dad called it my sex swing.
Thing is, he had ropes in his garage to do the same thing .. it's not as if he didn't get it. Such. A. Boomer.
Ugh, had such a an issue with tenses there. He has/did - the ropes still attached there but he's not there to use em. Still, the memory makes me laugh.
That makes it worse, doesn't it? I wonder what the reaction would be if we were looking for a place for Smallsteps later :D
No one is ever really gone I guess :)
Not until we forget them, and that's unlikely.
Looks cozy and comfortable...adding elegance to the empty space..❤️. The important things, you remember her liking and surprised her with gift of her choice...have a fantastic time.
She should enjoy it. She has already spent a couple hours in it :)
Looks like there is a LOT of space left for a (or many) sex swing in your backyard from what I'm seeing in the pictures
I keep threatening my daughter that I will garden in my underwear and wave to everyone who passes. If I take it to the next level... :D
I thought that I have done a fair bit of research but this was a first time I even heard about sex swing. looks kinda interesting.
It's a thing. I have never used one though.
Oh, this is called a sex swing? I thought a sex swing was something different.
The swing looks great. Swing with your partner; it'll strengthen your bond. Have lots of laughs and conversation.
I was going to add a google image of a proper sex swing - but I didn't want it on my blog :D
The hanging seat is sure to bring some charm to your terrace, just keep in mind, no more cheeky remarks about swings in public areas 😄
Mate - Since we haven't looked at houses in years, I have been saving up lots of remarks!
A hanging chair is a great gift. I remember about 8 years ago, we were relaxing in a house by the sea and there were two such chairs on the veranda. My wife fell fast asleep in such a chair, it started to rain and I picked her up and carried her into the house :)
I think they are pretty cosy to read in, though I am not sure I would fall asleep - at least, my wife couldn't carry me ;D
:))
Glad she likes the gift you got her. I also like the fewer furnitures too
Thirdly I am married to an African man who likes to do his things secretly so I may not know how to relate so I will pass
The friends I have who are married to African men, say they aren't overly romantic. They see their job as to be a provider, and that is pretty much it. Is that actually the case?
That your friend said the truth though not all Nigerian men
Love the humor throughout your story—especially the ongoing sex swing saga! The hanging two-seater sounds like a thoughtful and cozy gift, perfect for relaxing together (even if you’re not sharing it much). Here’s to many happy anniversary moments and plenty of space for memories—swing or no swing!
I guess I can watch her swing in it, whilst sitting in a hard plastic chair :)
Haha, at least you’ll have front-row seats! Just don’t start making any more ‘swing’ jokes or you might get banned from the terrace altogether 😄
The hanging seat sounds way more peaceful though — like the chill version of your ‘space’ jokes. I’d probably spend all day in it with a book or my phone (and definitely a blanket)
Its a nice swing to place in the house where you can sit and have your coffee.
Hello!
It's great that you're already celebrating this anniversary this way!
A magnificent gift that I hope you enjoy and make the most of!
Big hugs!
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!HUG
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That’s funny at least she got something she’s been wanting and now she can relax in style. Mad respect for picking a color that matches the house too
Wow I'm glad that you finally got your wife something that she has always wanted. She'll so much appreciate your love.
Sir I noticed I hardly get votes on my posts nowadays and I don't know why
I don't know. Maybe people have noticed you sell nearly everything you get?
I didn't know it's bad to do so.. I want to stop, how do I gain their favor back now
I don't know if that is the reason, just saying. If all you do is take out, how do you support other people?
Oh yeah.. I get the point now, I'll stop powering down now. Its really frustrating writing and getting ignored as if my posts are invisible.
Well, you are looking for votes. Try building engagement instead.