Expat Husbands

Mack · #1 (**permalink**) 11th March 2009, 08:51 AM

I understand there's a fare amount of "stuff" that expat wives have on the go. But what about expat husbands?
I came as a package deal with my wife's work but with the present down turn can't find a job myself - so what do expat husbands get up to?
Is there any "stuff" happening around the traps?

Tony

Rod007 · #2 (**permalink**) 11th March 2009, 11:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Mack

I understand there's a fare amount of "stuff" that expat wives have on the go. But what about expat husbands?
I came as a package deal with my wife's work but with the present down turn can't find a job myself - so what do expat husbands get up to?
Is there any "stuff" happening around the traps?

Tony

This would be the major issue if I were to move away from home. Basically going to cinemas and shopping malls won't do it for me as the main pass time for me is hanging about with like minded people. So I will be watching this thread with great interest to see what people have to say!

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dizzyizzy · #3 (**permalink**) 11th March 2009, 11:20 AM

well I guess that if you are a sporty person you could just hit the gym? alternatively, a group of boys here organise a weekly footy game so that's also a possibility...

bigdave · #4 (**permalink**) 11th March 2009, 11:26 AM

bro you are out of luck. It seems that you and me are the only ones in Dubai who stay at home and are male. Seriously. Only girls stay home around here. The guy we bought our landrover from about had a corinary when we told him I was the stay at home parent and my wife was the one who works. He just couldnt fathom it.
So you could try hanging out with the women here in Dubai who stay home during the day but then your wife will accuse you of sleeping with each of them. lol I speak from exp...
So if you want to come over and play Wii,ps3, smoke shisha, or just hang out give me a shout.

Rod007 · #5 (**permalink**) 11th March 2009, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by dizzyizzy

well I guess that if you are a sporty person you could just hit the gym? alternatively, a group of boys here organise a weekly footy game so that's also a possibility...

Hi dizzy,

The problem is I'm not as young as you think I am, although I admit sometimes I act like I've just turned 17

However, I do enjoy playing games like badmington or snooker. Also, used to go racing when I was living in UK.

Something I'd really love doing is going to fashion shows. Is there any of this in Dubai?

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grasshopper · #6 (**permalink**) 11th March 2009, 11:41 AM

From where I'm currently sitting being a Jumeirah Joe sounds rather fun. It'd mean I could finally master the pile of PS3 games gathering dust next to my TV... You're living the dream boys!

Rod007 · #7 (**permalink**) 11th March 2009, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by bigdave

So you could try hanging out with the women here in Dubai who stay home during the day but then your wife will accuse you of sleeping with each of them. lol I speak from exp...

Hi Dave,

The idea of hanging with the women is a great idea especially that I am a single guy so won't have to worry about any wife stuff etc.

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Rod007 · #8 (**permalink**) 11th March 2009, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by grasshopper

From where I'm currently sitting being a Jumeirah Joe sounds rather fun. It'd mean I could finally master the pile of PS3 games gathering dust next to my TV... You're living the dream boys!

So why come to Dubai ....?