All Comments on 'Worth it All'

So, she feels that humiliating her husband and playing games is beneficial to their marriage? Think that she would be served with my answer.

“I walked into the event completely out of breathe.”

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BREATH is a noun. BREATHE is a verb. The author claims to be a professional writer?

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As for the premise of the story, men who put together multi million dollar deals don’t respond meekly to manipulation and gaslighting. The character doesn’t fit the response.

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The only way to make this story work is an epilogue explaining that the husband was playing possum in order to buy time and plan his revenge. Then he “disappears” the disrespectful duo in some horrific fashion.

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ZK

"Uhhhh...hey you stupid bitch. Now we are "testing each orher"?

Well guess what...I passed. You didn't. Have a nice life. My attorney will be in touch. Enjoy your night wirh Steve."

And as I walked away I'd be mumbling "god what a stupid cunt...wonder how much this gold wedding ring is worth?"

Well written story about two people who had both forgotten what was important in life and their relationship. I'm not sure that her tactic was a good or clever one. It seems to have worked but it was high risk and I suspect would fail badly lot of times and make the situation worse. Both were at fault in this story and both needed to wake up and start properly communicating. Well worth a read and could easily be expanded or written with alternate endings. BardnotBard

Good story because it stirred up so much. I do agree though that she played this wrong. I mean #1 if it were me I would not have sulked back to the bar. I would ask her point blank what was going on and to dance with me or leave the dance floor with me. If she refused she would see me walk out the door. Had she told me her plan. then I would say it was far too mean for someone who says they love me and then also hints she would leave without me if I didn't play along?

Bad move. Marriage is not fixed at all,

if you think this was communication beneficial for a marriage you are one twisted fuck. Im not even saying I disliked the story but that comment genuinely made me laugh out loud. Sure lets communicate by playing fucked up and hurtful mind games that could totally lead to trust being shattered and lost. Also before you read into that I’m not saying that’s what to expect but why in the fuck would you risk it when you could just use your words? The comment is literally you schooling people too hahaha.

And shortly after he caught them in the local hourly hotel......

Goddamn women and their stupid mind games. Just talk and be honest; none of this bullshit. Is that really so much to ask?

Dumb pussy story only a true cuck would write. A real man would've walked up to Steve tap then pull him away from his wife. Then, kick her slut ass out.

Bullshit

Pewpew.

And there it is doubt the end is in sight. She killed her marriage and gave a slimeball foot in the door.

Oh lighten up it's just a story. Right.

Stupid stupid stupid! Change over to cooking with firewood pse!

No

The Trumpanzees are shrieking from their cages. One chucklehead proclaims to always dump the older woman for a younger one. He also talks about all of the cruel things he could possibly do and how he would lie in wait to do them.

She didn’t go fuck another man. All she was doing was reawakening the interest of her husband in her. They’ve been married for years, they raised a family. They knew each other. This was a kind of marital communication. And it was successful, according to the story.

The overwhelming sense I get from reading the comments is sadness. None of these males have a clue about life and relationships. And they are all males; women don’t think that way or say that kind of stuff. In their minds, it is all hate and war with women. It is amazingly ironic to me that these harbingers of hate infest this place called “Loving Wives.”

Their idea of a successful relationship with a woman involves iron collars and chains.

if I were him…. I’d have kept my cool, but in the not to distant future, my revenge would be to leave her from a club with a hot younger woman, my PA to be exact, while the process server would walk up to her telling her she’d been served. Humiliating her in public as she did him only with no intention of taking her back. Always trade the old bag in for a younger model.

A woman who would do such a thing is obviously a woman who loses respect for her husband. If he let it go - then sooner or later she will go a step further because he is weak to her. Women need a strong hand, no matter what feminists say

That is not the behavior of a wife and partner, you don't test love by being a whore in public

Not buying it lame story

Start hiding assets and get ready to dump this cunt.

Id be pissed at her for that jealousy stunt

Playing with fire... James should keep his eyes peeled, RADAR and SONAR activated.

Too many red flags to let go tbh.

He should’ve called BS.

I agree, that was a very dangerous game she played.

But I know it is only a story

Pussywhipped cuckold husband's tale

so he doesnt care about the disrespect owell to each their own

If it walks like a duck…

I would be at the very least suspicious. The situation required some serious communication, not a faux seduction to make hubby jealous. This is not a nice lady,

I would have sucker punched Steve then fought like I was the third monkey on the ramp of the ark and it was starting to rain. Win, lose or draw, I would have told Hanna in front of everyone that I was going home to pack my things and she could talk to my lawyer.

Sorry, to much disrespect and hence not worth the time.

Happy ending for once in loving wives. Thank you

I f I were ole hubby, I’d WANT to believe her story, but …

He made a mistake. When he cut in the first time and was rebuked, he should have insisted. If the wife didn’t stand up for him then, he should have left. Don’t ever play head games in a marriage.

A woman who plays these games is not worth having.

A likely story. Now hire the PIs. Get checked for STDs. Rat her phone, GPS her car. Cameras.

if she is not having/planning an affair it would still take time to make up for the public flirtation, public disrespect. The loving looks - is she that good an actress? Trust would be badly damaged, maybe permanently. Childish, disrespectful, cruel and stupid move. As noted by others, many men would have been gone.

She took a big chance and apparently got away with it.

She dissed her husband in front of all her workmates. What would she have done if he walked away from her? She's a bitch, and he should leave her. D

I call bullshit,

I don't think any rational man would accept his wife's exclamation and actions on the dance floor. Walk away and discuss divorce

Sounds more like the antics of 14 year olds at a middle school dance.

With acting as good as that, the devil horns would well and truly be out. Your story about a very lucky wife, most men would have turned and walked out. Read about it in the court orders a few months later.

James is an idiot for believing her story. She already made him look like a cuckold in front of all of her coworkers. When James tried to cut in and was denied, he should have grabbed her left hand and removed her rings. Then drop his wedding band on the floor while walking out. The level of disrespect she showed deserves a very public reject in response.

Five stars, and some. She tested him. It's fiction! The black/white absolutists can't simply read this story for what it is. In their literalist world, they probably think Nick Cage can actually jump 37-cars and rotate it a double-360 while lighting a Camel and sucking on a Red Bull. There's a moral to this story, and they can't see that. They're the hammer who sees everything around them as a nail. Fucklechucks.

Didn't like the way it was done, but she achieved the ending she wanted, which is good

The story was a good one, but like others if I was him I would be pissed at what she did ,publicly like that. That is telegraphing to others what should be a private matter. As far as he goes, knowing that night was important to her, he should have scheduled the meeting so he could be there on the. Business meetings don't suddenly happen,so he could have scheduled it earlier.

well, i'm a skeptic but i mostly believe her. however, her plan could have really backfired. what if he saw her, turned and left. explain that...

There's a lot more to this story that needs to be fleshed out. You took the lazy way out. Revisit this and it would be a great story.

I do have problems with Hanna's tactics. I can deal with scum bucket, but if she "finish the song" and then continued to dance with him, I would be gone. If it were I, she would have no marriage to return to.

There is a cost to the fine home, the fancy cars, and the nice clothes. He pays by working late; she pays with her understanding and support.

Ahhh fock off dude, she‘s a slut in the make, always was, it’s now the beginning of the end.

Start thinking about the exit, leave the cunt behind and make the best outa your future.

Mazerf Akar

Hanna’s plan was lousy. She didn’t even acknowledge his presence when he first approached.

She’s lucky he didn’t leave right then, to pack clothes and disappear for several days. Games like hers can have tragic consequences.

@Harryin VA

This may be the stupidest story I've read in the last 5 years -

You say that about every story you read

Read this earlier, and gave it a 4. But something kept bugging me about it…..and it finally percolated to the frontal lobe….

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Hanna took a HUGE risk with her stunt. James might have taken one long look at her snuggling with Asshole….and just walked right back out. At which point she would have either chased him down….or, figured he didn’t pass her idiotic test — at which point she might have just given up.

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Communication Communication Communication. Not pulling a stunt.

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Still 4 ****

This was about as exciting as watching paint dry. I'm waiting with bated breath for the 750 word thriller.

Playing with fire when trying to get some one jealous by pretending to cheat. Of course her exclamation could have just been a cover up...........

You think our marriage is stale? It is about to be dead

Divorce the stupid, manipulative, game-playing bitch. "Play stupid games, win stupid prizes."

Holy shit, what a petty bitch. Fucking around with a known womanizer is the way to END a marriage, not fix it. Not to mention the penultimate and public disrespect to her husband.

I'm not completely certain if that would have ended my own marriage, but it would be seriously on the rocks, and icy as the Arctic circle for a looooong time if it didn't end.

Discussion was needed, not grotesque disrespect. Was Hanna that self-entitled all along, or did she become a stupid bitch just that night ? I'd have walked away after the first attempt to cut in -- I only fight for women who are actually WORTH fighting for. Hanna was no longer worth it, if indeed she was ever worth it at all.

Well that's when you know your marriage is over, she's lost respect for him.

Well written, but not sure I wouldn't have left her there for pulling that stunt. Definitely beyond the pale

But as a I said well written

I read the story, and read the comments, my question would be how would she have felt if the rolls were reversed and she walked in and he wouldn't let go of the fine looking young woman he was dancing with, or he had just said fuck it and left? Petty games come with high prices.

A follow up where Steve Ross gets his dew is needed.

I'm not sure how many guys would have stuck around after the first cut in failed. I really think I'd have simply walked out and gone home or anywhere other than there.

Hanna is pure BS. Her solution for a stale marriage was not to talk to her husband (of nearly 25yrs) but to publicly humiliate him into jealousy at her company party? And divulge personal marriage issues to the company water-cooler-horn-dog/predator (she could not stomach)? That dog does not hunt - my trust in her is 99% broken.

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Does James and Hanna have some priority issues, hell YES. But her choice in methods to fix their marriage issues would have me leaving the party - by myself. Hanna sure has little respect or regard for James.

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This story ended as I expected - thoughtlessly - with the author insure the typical male stereotype played out - satisfy James's little head and all is utopia - BS.

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2.4**, hooyah, my low rating is for the story - the writing was 5*

Intriguing piece within which you develop them characters. Provocative ending. Also love the lyrics to Eagles songs. You should give thought to working with “Busy Being Fabulous” — yeah, could easily go trivial BTB LW story or something rich in character and storyline. That or maybe “New Kid in Town”.

As a former self employed business owner I understand the demands on his time. As a wife of 20 years SHE should understand the demands on his time. Yes, it’s unfortunate he couldn’t be there to see her win the award, but shit happens. The little “test” she did to see if he was still interested was dangerous. He was there on the dance floor asking to cut in and she ignored him. She’s lucky he tried again, some guys would not have reacted well to having some dickhead dismiss him with “the songs almost finished... “ Jim could have replied, “Fuck it, just keep her, I’m out of here.” and then left her there. In the end, he handled it well, but he has his work cut out for him. She will have to be willing to work on things WITH Jim by meeting him half way every day.

As a former self employed business owner I understand the demands on his time. As a wife of 20 years SHE should understand the demands on his time. Yes, it’s unfortunate he couldn’t be there to see her win the award, but shit happens. The little “test” she did to see if he was still interested was dangerous. He was there on the dance floor asking to cut in and she ignored him. She’s lucky he tried again, some guys would not have reacted well to having some dickhead dismiss him with “the songs almost finished... “ Jim could have replied, “Fuck it, just keep her, I’m out of here.” and then left her there. In the end, he handled it well, but he has his work cut out for him. She will have to be willing to work on things WITH Jim by meeting him half way every day.

Great story, thank you! I seriously doubt her version, and I hope it goes better for James than I think it will. Gotta say, trying to induce jealousy to re-ignite a marriage is like... IDK, but it's crazy.

Oh, Steve hit on her. No doubt. At least to see if he should do the act again.. Just her saying that would piss me off. The MC should have said. "Maybe I ought to go along with the gag and go break a chair over his head."

Gave you 5* for an original concept, excellent presentation and for a husband with the nerve and willingness to fight a strategic battle for his marriage.

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However, the proverb still remains true: "can a man (or woman) take fire into his bosom and not be burned?"

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This story can only be applauded on a website of unrealistic stories. These characters have a strange, illogical confluence of trust and hurt, passion and passiveness, and the idea that she would trust a trustworthy womanizer to strengthen her husband's commitment to her is, well, the stuff that makes dramatic unrealistic stories.

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But our story doesn't end there, does it? James still owns a company; Hanna still works with Steve and is more ambitious than ever; her doubts will return someday. What happens 5-7 years from now when Hanna's beauty fades and her ego starts to slip? This will domino into underperformance in the advertising business that thrives on beautiful women, and maybe into the bedroom, too. What "fire" will she use to re-spark her love life next time? Will the reliable misogynist still be able to simulate a public seduction when Hanna is a grandmother?

Lol

He's been doing the old slag for years.

In real life her behavior would surely lead to a destroyed relationship and finally divorce. But it‘s only a story, right?

She is a fucking liar. The fact that he bought her bullshit lie makes me think your MC is an idiot. Even if she is telling the truth, she is a game player and who knows what the next game will be. Trust was destroyed the minute she stayed on the dance floor with douchebag.

Why would she be willing to make her bosses and coworkers think she is cheating on her husband? The only reason has to be that they already know. Steve needs to have an unfortunate accident and she to be on the streets.

"I walked into the event completely out of breathe." - You stole my line Anonymous! Gets the story off on the wrong foot.

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"rigor amole?" - LOL, it's "rigmarole."

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"Why would you say that?" - She can't be serious! It was bad enough that she ignored his first attempt to cut in, but then to stay on the dance floor after "this song's almost over, then she's all yours," was unforgivable.

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Her line about it being a prank doesn't jibe with her staying with Steve for another dance.

Perhaps he should leave her with Steve. His test will be if she fights the divorce. Some typos but not too bad.

I loved it. James began the story with his having a feeling that he and Hanna seemed to be drifting apart. Obviously, Hanna felt it too. If this was the only way she could get James to recognize and address the problem, then even though it was cruel, it worked. Did Steve never hit on Hanna again? Who cares, as long as Hanna never gave into temptation. It was cruel but effective and in the end that's what counts. 5-stars.

He didn't have to dump her, just kick he asshole in the balls. Then she could LOUDLY proclaim she was going home with her husband.

When someone pulls a shitty stunt like what Hanna did to James and doing it in public with her co-workers she's just asking for a divorce, because no way does she actually love or respect her husband any more if she's willing to do such a callous act like she did.

When someone pulls a shitty stunt like what Hanna did to James and doing it in public with her co-workers she's just asking for a divorce, because no way does she actually love or respect her husband any more if she's willing to do such a callous act like she did.

Yuck

When someone pulls a shitty stunt like what Hanna did to James and doing it in public with her co-workers she's just asking for a divorce, because no way does she actually love or respect her husband any more if she's willing to do such a callous act like she did.

Trust, but verify

Good story nice and short, but makes you wonder?

That was a pretty low and cheap trick Hanna played. The type a wife looking to cheat on her husband might pull. Worse is Hanna's intentional embarrassment of her 'life partner' and 'significant other' by snubbing him on the dance floor. Just how many of her co-workers saw that little vignette play out, knowing how she claimed to have felt about Steve Ross. Now they see her acting totally different with him in a slow dance while she purposely ignores her husband who is trying to 'cut in'. James may have done well to have just whispered in Hanna's ear; "Sorry I intruded on your date, I will leave you two to finish your evening together." Then just turn around and leave and find a nice hotel for himself. Let her stew, let her provide the evidence that nothing was going on. Pretty hard to do, proving a negative. The ball was in James's court.

Not sure how I feel about this one. It was well constructed. Based on the author’s stated goal of writing a 750 word project story in the future I believe he has met his goal. 750 word stories are incredibly difficult, especially if you are trying to illustrate real human emotions. This one could have gone from 750 to 12,000!

Well, I wouldn’t trust her anymore!

An 'act' so disrespectful, so hurtful, call it a 'test' if you will- there's no excuse for it. Major problems in this marriage, and counseling might not fix it.

Jeez, for a guy who owns his own company, used to making decisions and taking control, why would this useless arsehole display a weak and pathetic attitude to his own wife publicly disrespecting him? An act? A joke? The only joke is him believing his cheating wife. That dickhead pussy hound will not have given up and she gave him all the ammunition he needed to continue his pursuit.

Then husband just meekly listens to his wife's contrived explanation. When the dickhead just refused to give up the wife while dancing, that would have been the end. A straight betrayal when the wife accepted her alpha boyfriend exerting his dominance. Talk about being pathetic!

Not bad. CWG writes very well.

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It just didn’t have….something. Maybe because the core idea needed more story to set up better? I just didn’t empathize with the MC enough.

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4 ****

The disrespect though? Why disrespect her husband and their marriage in such a public fashion? There must have been a better way to communicate her discontent with what was happening in their relationship of late? Surely if the shoe was on the other foot and he was romantically dancing with a beautiful woman in front of all his colleagues while ignoring her when she wanted to cut in!! Any sane woman would be spitting nails.

Most husbands would not believe the wife. If there are problems in a marriage getting someone else involved is never the answer. If the wife was looking for a way out of the marriage then this sounds like her way of doing it. Would I trust my wife and a womaniser like him? No I wouldn’t. This marriage in this story is on life support. Well written story that gets us thinking.

Wow. I would look her in the eye and calmly tell her that their acting was so good that it now makes me doubt that there has not and is not something going on. Maybe a ten year affair. I would also say that she was good but now be extra careful as the bonus money we made will now be spent on having them investigated and followed. I would end it as saying we will start splitting our finances as if we were divorced even though at this time we are not. It will make the inevitable that much easier should i learn that at any time in our marriage anything has occurred with another man.

Rigmarole. Using spell checker isn't really that hard, in fact it's quite simple. Try it some time. The story is silly at best, people married twenty years or more don't do shit like this.

Trust…but verify

5*

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wimpy wimpy wimpy

Wow, nice woman, always a way to show his feelings: play with the emotions and feelings of the "beloved" and see what comes out. Why even talk in the first place?

That was just a game with a hand grenade that could have blown up her and her "beloved".

Oh dear .......

I can accept most of what Hanna said.

My biggest issue with her description of events is that she's spent years telling James how much she dislikes Steve. Yet, she honestly expects James to accept that the dreamy look on her face, the way she stared lovingly in Steve's eyes, how smoothly they danced together was just an act?

It's hard enough to pull an act like that off with someone you really like much less someone you pretty much despise. If she's that good of an actress why isn't she making a living with her acting skills?

They've been married how long and Hanna's still playing childish "games" to garner attention? Is she that shallow and insecure? What exactly has Hanna been doing to to demonstrate her depth of feelings and commitment to James? OH, yeah...playing childish immature "games" to make her husband jealous......and doing it a a public event where she could thoroughly humiliate him in front of her co-workers. What do you suppose Hanna's reaction would have been if James would have publicly embarrassed her is similar fashion? James should have told Scott he could keep the shallow bitch and then left the party without her. Another story that promotes and supports shitty behavior by women.

They've been married how long and Hanna's still playing childish "games" to garner attention? Is she that shallow and insecure? What exactly has Hanna been doing to to demonstrate her depth of feelings and commitment to James? OH, yeah...playing childish immature "games" to make her husband jealous......and doing it a a public event where she could thoroughly humiliate him in front of her co-workers. James should have told Scott he could keep the shallow bitch and then left the party without her.