Wife is starting to give me hell about my running shorts

you need to negotiate. No split shorts but you get to poke her in the azz

Need pics to properly evaluate.

1. We definitely need pics of her in a jogbra and bunhuggers. I pic of you in your split shorts would be ok - just for evaluation purposes.

2. I can't tell if this is a sign of bigger things, like she finds you unattractive (marriage in trouble), or your splits are flying upwards in the slightest breeze and make you look silly. If the latter, see #3. If the former, see a marriage counselor.

3. Tracksmith has non-split shorts that I love, and you look great in them. Expensive, but worth it.

If you are going to give something up, you need to at least get something in return. Anal sounds fun. Maybe threesome? Maybe put her on a f**king machine. Be creative

Coach Foo wrote:

she just said "enough."

Don't give in.

Laugh it off, and continue to pursue your hobby/passion in the way you choose.

If you concede to something as petty as this, it will only open the door to more petty nagging.

If she threatens to run in her sports bra, call her bluff. She probably lacks the confidence to do so anyways.

Agreed. The voices in your head are telling you that you KNOW what you need to do about this. Just make it very ugly so others will get the message.

A few things wrote:

1. We definitely need pics of her in a jogbra and bunhuggers. I pic of you in your split shorts would be ok - just for evaluation purposes.

2. I can't tell if this is a sign of bigger things, like she finds you unattractive (marriage in trouble), or your splits are flying upwards in the slightest breeze and make you look silly. If the latter, see #3. If the former, see a marriage counselor.

3. Tracksmith has non-split shorts that I love, and you look great in them. Expensive, but worth it.

No to #1, but I am thinking yes to the second part of #2. With regard to #3, are you talking about the Van Cortland? I was looking at those this morning. I don't think I could wear those ones with all of the buttons. Look more like khaki shorts or something to me.

To the other guy, I have no idea what you mean by "a f***ing machine," but it sounds creepy as hell. Although, I have been known to answer to that nickname ;)

Thanks for all of the feedback. I appreciate the forum for these kinds of things. I think the answer is that I add a few inches to my shorts. That is fine. I have a daughter, so the request is probably going to happen at some point anyway... Might as well beat her to asking me.

I almost think this is a BS post but if not listen to what she says you probably look like a fkn tool running around the neighborhood. She's your partner and just looking out for you.

On another note there's this big guy I see jogging in my neighborhood wearing spandex and a big baggy coat he looks like a freakin fairy, but I would never tell him due to the fact he would probably kick my ass.

I'm guessing it's probably more about age-appropriateness than fitness or looks. Like a person with an old wrinkly face but perfect non-gray hair. At some point it's best to let it turn gray. Personally speaking, I have gone through several wife-recommended "style transitions" like this as I aged - now into my late 50s. I was also fit in my 30's when my wife made me switch to long shorts. Eventually, I was not allowed to go shirtless. Then even the sleeveless muscle shirts had to go.

I am just curious, why would you think it is BS?

You shouldn't wear short shorts running around town if you're a guy.

She's right.

Personally, wrote:

I'm guessing it's probably more about age-appropriateness than fitness or looks. Like a person with an old wrinkly face but perfect non-gray hair. At some point it's best to let it turn gray. Personally speaking, I have gone through several wife-recommended "style transitions" like this as I aged - now into my late 50s. I was also fit in my 30's when my wife made me switch to long shorts. Eventually, I was not allowed to go shirtless. Then even the sleeveless muscle shirts had to go.

Bingo, she's gently telling you are now more hobby jogger, less OT.

Curioso wrote:

Boston wrote:

I almost think this is a BS post but if not listen to what she says you probably look like a fkn tool running around the neighborhood. She's your partner and just looking out .

I am just curious, why would you think it is BS?

When he mentioned being 6'1 and weighing 170 pounds just made it hard to believe a guy that big would want to wear short shorts.

Boston wrote:

When he mentioned being 6'1 and weighing 170 pounds just made it hard to believe a guy that big would want to wear short shorts.

Hey! Easy on the tall guys, man. I like to wear splits and I am over 6 feet. 170 ain't that big for someone 6'1" weight-wise, if that is what you meant.

I meant the Van Cortlandts. No buttons. 4 inch inseam, so not a basketball short for runners, but not one of those 1980s shorts where you could see Seb Coe's ass sticking out.

A few things wrote:

I meant the Van Cortlandts. No buttons. 4 inch inseam, so not a basketball short for runners, but not one of those 1980s shorts where you could see Seb Coe's ass sticking out.

Don't tell him that! I love it when a little ass hangs out

I'm 50+ and slow, and don't run in anything other than split shorts. I don't care what others think. If other people can go and get themselves tattooed up, or body pierce in odd places, I can certainly wear short shorts.

That said, if my wife asked me to show less skin (I'm single btw) I would honor her request. If I find longer shirts too constricting I would stick with splits but wear compression shorts underneath.