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by: JediITL

date posted: Jan 31, 2008 8:32 PM | updated: Jan 31, 2008 8:33 PM

Star Wars coming between Husband and Wife, why did Dr. Phil step in?

Well, let's put it this way... A guy like us, got his wife worried about his, what he called love, and what she called obsession, and she got so jittered up, that she had to e-mail Dr. Phil to help him "Get Over" his "Obsession".

Okay, his wife COMPLAINED about going to C4 last year, and she complained about going to C3 last year, after their anniversary. I would be dragging on that guys feet to get a finger inside C4 and/or C3... The guy had one of the best collection of Star Wars Memorabilia I've ever seen!

Stuff from 78-now! Official characters in boxes, full set from '78, All the play sets, a full Lego and Hasbro Hoth battle set, he's a member of the Worldwide 501st... Must I say more? This guy has it all... I mean, I can understand going to C4 RIGHT after their anniversary would be bad... But cmon, everything else was AWESOME!

Okay, now to get to Dr. Phil's part. They go to the show, get the thing filmed, he's ALMOST convinced to ABANDON his "Obsession" until, Dr. P leans over, right after they finnished filming... "That Stormtrooper armor is pretty cool... I'd keep that if I were you..."

In my mind, I go "YES!"

He ended up NOT abandoning his love for SW, and kept on living his normal life.

This guy has it made. Celebration trips, SW Weekends trips, full Figure set, Hoth battle set, MORE! OMG! Dude, I have to come over!

ROFL!

What's your opinion on this?

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JediMelindaWolf
Try not. Do. Or do not. There is no try.

date Posted: Jan 31, 2008 9:54 PM

It was a hoot when my husband showed me the video yesterday! All I can say is that his collection is Impressive. Most Impressive!

He obviously has been a fan for a loooooong time, and, therefore, was a fan when she met and married him. Why is she complaining? At least his is a clean obsession! And it's all in the name of good fun!!!

And this is what I have to say about going to the celebrations . . . it's not like they're every year. They come around only once in a while. It isn't as if you can catch it next week if you miss it this week! Do you know what I mean?

(cont. . .)

JediMelindaWolf
Try not. Do. Or do not. There is no try.

date Posted: Jan 31, 2008 9:56 PM

(cont. . .)

You know, it wouldn't kill her if she would try to share in her husband's enthusiasm here. She doesn't have to get into SW as much as he does, but, the couple who shares more of each other's interests is happier. Sure, it's important and great to have your own interests, but it helps if you can enjoy together what is important to each of you!

I'll get off my soapbox. I just thank my lucky stars that Star Wars is a family affair in my house.

MTFBWY

	FAN4YRS A Rebel's Ramblings
date Posted: Feb 01, 2008 4:56 AM I saw part of that show and, like most Dr. Phil shows, hated it. I think she should have known about the man before she married him and if his interest in "Star Wars" was a problem she shouldn't have married him. I am so sick of people--male or female--who think they are going to change a person in marriage. Marriage isn't for changing, marriage is for loving!

	JediITL The Blog Trooper
date Posted: Feb 01, 2008 5:30 AM You know, it wouldn't kill her if she would try to share in her husband's enthusiasm here. THANK YOU!

JediITL
The Blog Trooper

date Posted: Feb 01, 2008 5:33 AM

I'll get off my soapbox. I just thank my lucky stars that Star Wars is a family affair in my house.

Lucky you... My parents are SOO close to trying to take me to counseling just because she thinks my love is "Over the top"...

Believe it or not, I love SW as much as all you people do. She thinks that the world is not as normal as it used to be... Which is somewhat true, but it's not because of us Fans...

hansgirl3
Invoking the Squee

date Posted: Feb 01, 2008 6:19 AM

That woman is the one who needs help, I think. If she can't accept the man she loves for who he is, then she shouldn't have married him in the first place.

I'm so glad the husband didn't give up what he loves over this. My first husband bullied me into selling most of my original collection and, to this day, it still tears me apart!

I wonder how long he'll put up with her....

rickgelz

date Posted: Feb 01, 2008 6:44 AM

I didn't see it (I think Dr. Phil is a quack), but I've a lot about it on the blogs the past few days. Like others have said, she had to know about his collecting before they got married, so she has no right to be upset about it now. I'm always afraid to reveal my geekly pursuits to women I'm dating (Star Wars, comics, movies in general, and role-playing and miniature games), but if they have a problem with it, there's no point in trying to develop the relationship.
By the way, I saw Elvis Trooper and Jack Sparrow Trooper at C3, but that picture really makes me wish I had seen Babe Trooper. Yowza! (Sorry if I offended anyone.)

	Smuggler Jedi Hokey Religions and A Good Blaster at My Side
date Posted: Feb 01, 2008 7:51 AM I still haven't managed to check this out, but now I want to. You really can't change a person through a marriage. Not intentionally anyway. If you can't accept who they are, then you shouldn't marry them.

	Granny-Wan I Am NOT an Old Fossil!
date Posted: Feb 01, 2008 11:07 AM She shouldn't have married him! I think she's very selfish....

	Granny-Wan I Am NOT an Old Fossil!
date Posted: Feb 01, 2008 11:09 AM Darn trigger finger, I wasn't finished... I was going to say she shouldn't have married him. she must have known about his "obsession".... I dumped a boyfriend when I was young because he didn't like baseball... I would have been miserable.... the same goes for Star Wars....

	JediITL The Blog Trooper
date Posted: Feb 01, 2008 6:20 PM So all in all, you guys think that the Wife should have been able to put up with the husband or she shouldn't of married him? I SOO agree! She don't want SW in her life, and he wants it, her choice to leave or not...

MissPadme
Miss Padme's Naboo Love Nest

date Posted: Feb 02, 2008 5:25 PM

The whole thing was odd. It's incredible to me she didn't know about his SW collection until after they were engaged and her response was, "He'll grow out of it." You don't go into a marriage thinking you're going to change someone.

On the other hand, our fellow fan isn't blameless. You don't go on national television and tell everyone showing your wife affection is boring. It's hurtful. Just as she was wrong trying to change him, he needs to realize he can't force her to be a fan either.

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