[ivanputski]

Greg, its not just you and your fishing, although that is half of the equation.

the other half can be attributed to a woman's jealousy that comes from the lack of understanding of your passion, and the threat that passion brings. Your relentless drive and passion towards fishing is the achilles heel of a woman's self esteem and self-worth. How many times have you given up a prime-condition night of fishing just to sit on the couch and watch complete crap on TV? Certainly doesnt seem like the "quality" time the girl was asking for, so how the hell does she seem so content right now? Because it doesnt matter what you guys are doing together as long as you picked her over the hobby that threaten"s her self esteem.

Every woman needs to be made felt a priority, and it shouldnt be a chore if we truly care for them... But the often unrealistic lack of understanding of our love for fishing is a threat to them. Many women simply do not have hobbies or activities that they cant wait to do... they get into a relationship and their significant other is their only hobby. They want to know when you'll be done fishing and back by their side before you even leave.

I can go on and on....

This is not a simple answer, and is different and ever-changing for each individual. I am married, have 2 young kids, and fish a lot. I am very rarely asked point blank not to fish, but i can pick up on subtle (or not so subtle) clues as to when to take a break. I will catch up to you on the phone...

But for now, its almost september, you are single, so double down on the red bull and fish guilt free!



***Edit: I should mention that most of my above thoughts apply to the dating/girlfriend stage, since that is where you are coming from... once you are married with kids, you fish when you can but you gotta man up and put family first... I have cancelled or been really late to meet friends quite often. I fish alone a lot because i basically get out when I can get out.