A Cruise Tip for you Gentlemen

[Scott_F]

Dance with your ladies. No matter how much you suck at it.

I was re-reading my Conquest review from last month and I gotta tell ya, that was something that really stuck out.

I suck at dancing. My wife lives for it. I have two choices, watch her dance with a group of people that she doesn't know or join in. I choose to join in.

So, no matter what cruise you're on, there's a guy like me out there setting the bar rather low. All you have to do is go out there with a pulse and you'll be better than me.

We saw these three couples on our last cruise. One couple had no interest in dancing, another couple was dancing their butts off, and the third couple was split. Girl was dancing in place next to her bar stool, guy refused to take part. She was working him hard. All this guy needs to do is go out there and dance a couple of songs and I can guarantee you he's going to have the time of his life later in the cabin. But, no, he refuses, they have words, girl just leaves and he follows her out. Dummy. Big dummy.

But, hey, I guess he's too cool to dance in public.

I almost lost my life and they were going to also amputate one of my legs last January. Trust me on this... no matter how badly I suck at dancing, I'm going to enjoy these two legs.

So, gents, if your lady loves to dance, humor her a bit. Hell, drink a few beers or something before you get there. I can promise you, you'll likely reap many rewards later. You're on vacation dammit, act like it!

This public service message was brought to you by a guy that now loves to dance... badly.

[singbluesilver1]

my hubby is a trooper and will dance with me if i want to....im super lucky!!!

that was a great post btw..thanks

[spcannon]

Originally Posted by Scott_F

Dance with your ladies. No matter how much you suck at it.

I was re-reading my Conquest review from last month and I gotta tell ya, that was something that really stuck out.

I suck at dancing. My wife lives for it. I have two choices, watch her dance with a group of people that she doesn't know or join in. I choose to join in.

So, no matter what cruise you're on, there's a guy like me out there setting the bar rather low. All you have to do is go out there with a pulse and you'll be better than me.

We saw these three couples on our last cruise. One couple had no interest in dancing, another couple was dancing their butts off, and the third couple was split. Girl was dancing in place next to her bar stool, guy refused to take part. She was working him hard. All this guy needs to do is go out there and dance a couple of songs and I can guarantee you he's going to have the time of his life later in the cabin. But, no, he refuses, they have words, girl just leaves and he follows her out. Dummy. Big dummy.

But, hey, I guess he's too cool to dance in public.

I almost lost my life and they were going to also amputate one of my legs last January. Trust me on this... no matter how badly I suck at dancing, I'm going to enjoy these two legs.

So, gents, if your lady loves to dance, humor her a bit. Hell, drink a few beers or something before you get there. I can promise you, you'll likely reap many rewards later. You're on vacation dammit, act like it!

This public service message was brought to you by a guy that now loves to dance... badly.

You Rock!

[pokergirl34]

That is really awesome that you dance with your wife. I only get dances at weddings, and one at that but that's ok. We are rarely in venues where one dances anyway. We'll be in our cabin sleeping or "enjoying each others' company" when the other cruisers are dancing in the clubs.

[louisvillebride]

Thank you for this. I will be copying and pasting this to an email for my fiance. He HATES to dance. We are always that split couple. He actually joined me for TWO dances at a wedding last weekend. I was one happy gal!

[Megnolia]

yay, Scott!

Great outlook

[osprey101]

Your wife is one lucky lady.

I also will be copying and emailing your post.

[Tbay-eh]

My guy loves to dance and I know that I am lucky. Last time on the Liberty we were up on the Lido and there was some awesome music playing. We went to a little out of the way place and danced on the deck under stars with the water rushing by - oh my God we were in heaven. We are in our late 50's but you would never have known it by that evening - I still close my eyes and remember it. Guys, if you don't like to dance in public do it in private and she will be wrapped around your finger. My guy will hum and sometimes sing a song and we just go for it.

[kathyemma]

But it won't get me to dance! I hate it. I have danced with my husband 3 times - once the month before our wedding - as a test - the other two times were at our wedding. He promised me I never have to do it again. But it works great for us - he loves to dance so whenever we go someplace that has dancing - he finds the girl who wants to dance but is with a guy who won't. He dances with her while her husband and I share a beer and watch them. Each of us thanking the other for loaning out their spouse. Everyone has a great time. And its not that i can't dance - I took dance lessons from the age of 4 thru 18 - I just do not enjoy it - not even a little bit.

Kathy

[Tbay-eh]

Originally Posted by kathyemma

But it won't get me to dance! I hate it. I have danced with my husband 3 times - once the month before our wedding - as a test - the other two times were at our wedding. He promised me I never have to do it again. But it works great for us - he loves to dance so whenever we go someplace that has dancing - he finds the girl who wants to dance but is with a guy who won't. He dances with her while her husband and I share a beer and watch them. Each of us thanking the other for loaning out their spouse. Everyone has a great time. And its not that i can't dance - I took dance lessons from the age of 4 thru 18 - I just do not enjoy it - not even a little bit.

Kathy

I see where you are coming from - my brother in law hates to dance and will not now or ever -my husband will dance with her (his sister) and I will sit with him - then my husband will dance with me and she sits with him. It is like anything, if you don't enjoy it - don't do it and no explanation should or need be provided.

[luvtovaca]

You are sweet. Your wife is one lucky gal!

[gypsyrose]

Scott, I have to tell ya something. I read your review to my DH and even posted a comment to you. Well, we went to the beach a couple of weeks ago and had date nite on Fri. Went to the dueling piano bar then to the disco afterwards. He danced an hour w/ me And yes, the next morning he was

[WAHMto5]

GREAT post!! We really don't care how any of you guys dance, just get up and dance with us Your right and you never know what tomorrow may bring, so enjoy today!

[LakeErieLady]

last cruise - my husband went up to the dj (area near the casino) and said - how about some slow music- you know- hold your woman- type so he agreed in about 10 seconds there were 10 couples he played more for about half an hour until it was time to go into the dining room wonderful!

[gammy3gks]

You women who can get your husbands to dance are so blessed! My DH doesn't believe in dancing (his religion prohibits dancing), so I live vicariously thru others.. I have to admit that most of the time it doesn't bother me. However, cruising is something different. I have spent many moments frustrated, angry, bitter, and crying but with no luck! He just can't bring himself to get past what he has been taught all those years. So now.. I have learned to not let it affect me as much. To walk on by and be thankful for the great man that he is in so many other ways! I'm looking forward to 'dancing' with him someday in Heaven when God gives him permission!

[bumbles]

Amen, Scott!! What a great attitude!! Life is too short to not share experiences with someone you love...even though you don't love the same things.

Trust me...as a woman...even though my husband sucks at dancing...there is nothing so exciting to me as to see him throw away his inhibition and do something just because he knows I like to do it.

[gtalum]

I agree with the OP. Plus there are often benefits.

A drink ro two can help make it easier to get out there.

[halos]

Originally Posted by Scott_F

Dance with your ladies. No matter how much you suck at it.

I was re-reading my Conquest review from last month and I gotta tell ya, that was something that really stuck out.

I suck at dancing. My wife lives for it. I have two choices, watch her dance with a group of people that she doesn't know or join in. I choose to join in.

So, no matter what cruise you're on, there's a guy like me out there setting the bar rather low. All you have to do is go out there with a pulse and you'll be better than me.

We saw these three couples on our last cruise. One couple had no interest in dancing, another couple was dancing their butts off, and the third couple was split. Girl was dancing in place next to her bar stool, guy refused to take part. She was working him hard. All this guy needs to do is go out there and dance a couple of songs and I can guarantee you he's going to have the time of his life later in the cabin. But, no, he refuses, they have words, girl just leaves and he follows her out. Dummy. Big dummy.

But, hey, I guess he's too cool to dance in public.

I almost lost my life and they were going to also amputate one of my legs last January. Trust me on this... no matter how badly I suck at dancing, I'm going to enjoy these two legs.

So, gents, if your lady loves to dance, humor her a bit. Hell, drink a few beers or something before you get there. I can promise you, you'll likely reap many rewards later. You're on vacation dammit, act like it!

This public service message was brought to you by a guy that now loves to dance... badly.

Wow.


I'm glad you're OK....and your post has me thinking of that song:
"When you get the choice to sit it out or dance........Dance"

[bobsfamily]

Originally Posted by gammy3gks

You women who can get your husbands to dance are so blessed! My DH doesn't believe in dancing (his religion prohibits dancing), so I live vicariously thru others..

I USED to belong to a religion like that... I am now a Presbyterian and happily dance badly with my wife. I've had 2 hips replaced and no longer use canes/wheelchairs and will gladly dance a bit... about 3 dances and I'm done for a hour or so and then at it again... unless we have left

BTW when younger (much younger) the very same people that went to church on Sunday were buying liquor on Friday and dancing in the town next door.... and those people were dancing in our town

[MrPete]

The wife gets mad at me when I try to dance with the ladies.