Mancation Is Not For Me
Several of the guys in my office are going to Las Vegas for a Mancation next month. It is something that they have done every winter for many years and always seemed to have had a good time; but I’ve never been able to get into. I’ve been invited; but a week without women (with whom you can have sex with without paying) doesn’t seem like much any fun.
To me, not having your wife or girlfriend around defeats the whole point of vacation. For example, when we were on our Christmas vacation California Girl and I had sex at least once a day every day and usually two times or more for 17 consecutive days. Honestly, we’d rather be in Los Cabos or a similar “couples only” resort looking for a playmate or two. There is more to life than sex; but frequent sex is a “perk” of being on vacation”.
We had the house to ourselves on Saturday night and we had a spent some quality time in front of the fireplace. We’ve both got a few rug burns but it was way more fun than any card game I’ve ever played in. I would not mind being a caveman and having to stay close by the fire if every night was like Saurday night.Including the sumptuous meal we had before hand, I can’t think of many better ways to spend a Saturday evening.
Anyway, California Girl and I were wondering how many people share our perspective. Would you rather take a vacation with your significant other in a sexy location without any kids? Or would you rather go on a mancation or all-girls getaway? Our viewpoint has always been that you never make up for lost sex. You can always participate in other activities if/when the plumbing breaks down.
Couldn’t agree more. I can’t imagine a “holiday” without Emma. Who wants to go on vacation with a bunch of men? For “mancation” read “wankation”.
Bottom line – we take vacations without the daughter just so we can have lots of sex! Why would I want to go away with a bunch of girls? Away for the day – okay – but more than that I would rather be with my best friend and lover.
I entirely agree with you and would always chose to vacation with my wife and lover of 34 years than any group of males. However, I suppose we should realise that not every man has a full and satisfying love life with a willing partner and “mancations” may be the only way they can get a chance to play at being single.
i could not agree more. Its so hard to have quality time as a couple with the hecticness of work and kids etc. I’d much rather be with my SO.
Ditto here. We are like a rare species here or what. We both feel that ‘fun’ is being together … 20 years and counting
We’ve taken vacations both ways. Jeff goes to Vegas every year with his guy friends. I choose not to go, but could if I wanted. I’m not into gambling, and it’s just not fun for me so I don’t bother. I’ve taken trips with just the girls too. I like to take vacations with my man also. Depends on the type of trip I guess. For instance, I just went to the Longaberger Homestead. Jeff would have been bored shitless!
I ditto Lapisrubers coment. Even when the plumbing isn’t in working order i still want to be with her. After all I commited to being with her in sickness and in health.
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On the subject of paying for sex, I heard about an incident that happened to a guy at work when he visited Las Vegas with his wife. He was outside a casino by himself, waiting for his wife, when he was propositioned by a “lady of the night”. He said he didn’t have much money on him, so she asked him how much. He replied $10. “Oh, you will only get an old slag for that” he was told. He then went into the casino to get his wife. As they walked out, the hooker said to him “Told you”!
I would rather have it just be me and my s/o….I wouldn’t want to be with people I don’t know and such. There’s no point in going if I can’t be with the s/o.
Alfie: There are PLENTY of women in Vegas so I imagine they will have whatever assistance visual or otherwise that they require. And they always come back with some interesting stories. I’ve never told them about some of our experiences in some of local clubs. There are some interesting happenings nearby if you know when and where to go.
Tina: I’ve got as much (or more) testosterone as the next guy. But it kinda reminds me of my college days when my friends were getting drunk and going home alone my girlfriend and I were enjoying our youthful hormones (which still haven’t subsided). We may not hold our liquor as well as some; but we used the time to develop the skills
LapisRuber: I see no point in playing at being single. You can have just as much fun with your partner. There are some freaky people in the world. I always wear my wedding ring yet I still get propositioned when I am out and about. California Girl and I also get joint propositions from time to time. If anything, being a couple has increased our opportunities for playtime.
Viemoira: I think you hit the nail on the head. We get so little time away from work and kids activities, etc. it almost seems like a waste to not spend it with your SO. I know that it’s important to recharge your batteries; but I think I recharge best with California Girl.
Ian: I think the rare thing is probably a health se life. So being separated is more of a “loss” to us than others.
Michelle: To us, being away from home makes ordinary situations exciting. I can think of a lot of situations that would be fun for both my wife and I that would be in the “not recommended” category if we were closer to home. But being away from home adds an anonymity that allows us to be wilder than usual.
Carolina Jim and Wife: I worry about “mechanical breakdowns”. We’ve been sexual beings for so long that not having sex would be a BIG adjustment for us.
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Neville: LOL. So long as you have the opportunity, free sex, even if it is not “strange”, is way more fun than paying for it.
Rage: Temper is a helluva guy. I sincerely hope you don’t lose your almost a newlywed enthusiasm. For some, the fire never goes out. Unfortunately for others, they never rekindle the fire that they once had before life got in the way of things.
Vacation with the hubby. I’d just flirt with all the straight girls otherwise. Bad Sarah! Bad girl!
I’m with you. I’d rather be with TW than the guys. In fact, I’ve never attended my high school reunions for just that fact. They do NOT invite the spouses. I call them the “All Homo” or “He Man Woman Hater’s Club” reunions. It’s a joke really. I mean, TW is more important to me than any friend (if I had any) could be. Maybe that’s why I don’t have any friends AND why we’ve been married for over 25 years now. She IS my best friend.
What a wonderful gift… I’m sure you realize how lucky you are to have found the one person you would rather be with, more than anyone else. All the years I was single, that was my dream– To find someone to share QUALITY time with… Why struggle for years to find Mr./Ms. Right, only to spend years afterward finding ways to get rid of him/her. OF COURSE have your own time and interests, but you’re together for a reason, right?
Great post!!
Sarah: You can go on vacation with the hubby and still flirt with all of the straight girls. I don’t think that he would mind. Plus, being with someone often puts people more at ease.
Mr. Manic Depressive: I don’t get the point of a high school reunion without spouses. I think that would definitely keep attendance down. I know that I wouldn’t go to one. Even if it was/is a single sex school, you can’t expect people to not want to bring their spouse along; especially since graduation was so long ago and almost everyone is married by now.
Valerie: Thanks! I think that guys sometimes take their wife/girlfriend for grated until it’s too late. Good women are hard to find; and it’s much easier to keep the one that you’ve got than to fin d a new one.