Behind Every Gearhead is a Strong Woman

[69MyWay]

I have been a gear head since I could hold a wrench - and don't think much of spending 18 hour days in the shop when I'm deep in the process of some automotive pursuit.

When I met my wife - many of our "dates" revolved around her coming over and watching me wrench on the car until midnight - only to take a short ride around the block. Of course, that was after I promised....Just 15 more minutes....(and that was at 8 p.m.).

I think you can compare those of us that are obsessed with our hobby and project like a junkie looking for another fix. We are in deep - so deep we don't even like to admit it or see it.

The ladies in our lives see it - and as supportive as they are, there are times they let it be known they are tied of taking a back seat to our time and talent.

These "wake" up moments - after sleeping on the couch that night...or other such issues - should cause us to take pause and consider out situation.

We all face it.

Having a wife that is supportive and encouraging is HUGE - but it can also be like an enabler of a junkie. We are junkies...God help our wifes!

Hello - my name is Chris McDonald...and I'm a car-0-holic.