A marital dilemma has sparked a heated debate: should Frida's husband Frantz ditch his trusty walking shoes for the wheels of a bike?
For Frida, cycling is not just a mode of transport, but an adventure. She finds that it allows her to explore new trails and parks at a leisurely pace, discovering hidden gems in the city she calls home with her husband. But her enthusiasm for cycling has a downside: it often means she's late to their plans, leaving Frantz waiting patiently.
Frantz, on the other hand, is a walking enthusiast who values the joys of strolling through the city at a slow and steady pace. He enjoys stopping to grab a coffee or browse a book shop, savoring the moment rather than rushing to the destination. For him, cycling can't replicate that experience - he wants to enjoy the journey, not just the endpoint.
Their differing perspectives have led to a standoff: Frida insists on cycling whenever possible, while Frantz prefers walking. But as their 50th wedding anniversary approaches, Frida's husband has been feeling frustrated and left waiting for his partner to arrive. Has it come to that Frantz should trade in his shoes for the pedals of a bike? Should Frida learn to speed up (if she can)? Or is there a middle ground where both partners can compromise and find happiness on their own terms?
The jury of Guardian readers has weighed in: 95% believe Edwin should ditch his expectations about attending family gatherings - but none have commented directly on Frantz's predicament. However, the online poll asking if Frantz should get on his bike is sure to spark more discussion - will you join the debate?
For Frida, cycling is not just a mode of transport, but an adventure. She finds that it allows her to explore new trails and parks at a leisurely pace, discovering hidden gems in the city she calls home with her husband. But her enthusiasm for cycling has a downside: it often means she's late to their plans, leaving Frantz waiting patiently.
Frantz, on the other hand, is a walking enthusiast who values the joys of strolling through the city at a slow and steady pace. He enjoys stopping to grab a coffee or browse a book shop, savoring the moment rather than rushing to the destination. For him, cycling can't replicate that experience - he wants to enjoy the journey, not just the endpoint.
Their differing perspectives have led to a standoff: Frida insists on cycling whenever possible, while Frantz prefers walking. But as their 50th wedding anniversary approaches, Frida's husband has been feeling frustrated and left waiting for his partner to arrive. Has it come to that Frantz should trade in his shoes for the pedals of a bike? Should Frida learn to speed up (if she can)? Or is there a middle ground where both partners can compromise and find happiness on their own terms?
The jury of Guardian readers has weighed in: 95% believe Edwin should ditch his expectations about attending family gatherings - but none have commented directly on Frantz's predicament. However, the online poll asking if Frantz should get on his bike is sure to spark more discussion - will you join the debate?
... I mean, Frida gets it, cycling is super liberating and all that jazz, but Frantz has a point too, strolling through the city can be so chill 
. But at the same time, maybe Frida just needs to learn to prioritize her plans more and not leave Frantz hanging like that 
... I mean, it's their 50th anniversary, she should make an effort, right? On the other hand, if Frantz really can't deal with being late all the time, maybe he should just get a bike and be done with it 
. Ugh, my mind is going round in circles! 
️. Frantz is literally doing nothing wrong by wanting to take it easy and savor the moment 
. And Frida's always running around like her life depends on it? It's not exactly the most romantic thing, ya know? 
I mean, I get it, she loves cycling and all that, but can't she just make an effort to be on time every once in a while?! 
It's not about being late or early, it's about respecting each other's boundaries. If Frantz wants to walk, he should be able to do that without feeling like he's stuck in the slow lane 
. I'm so sick of these couples always having to compromise on their hobbies and interests... can't they just find a middle ground where both partners are happy?! 
. I mean, he likes taking things slow and enjoying the journey, that's what relationships are all about, right? But at the same time, Frantz should learn to be more flexible 
. After 50 years together, they should know each other's vibes by now. Maybe Frida could try setting a timer or something so she knows how long it'll take her to get there 
? Or better yet, they could just find ways to make their planned activities more interactive... like going on a bike ride and then grabbing coffee together 
.
But, on the other hand, 50 years of marriage is a big deal 
You'd think they could find some common ground 
) or get a super reliable bike so Frantz isn't left waiting all. The thing is, it's not just about the mode of transport, it's about their relationship 
and finding what makes them both happy 
. I don't think either one should "ditch" the other's vibes 
. They can find a middle ground that works for them 
he sounds really frustrated and left waiting all the time 
maybe they can plan things together so Frantz knows when to expect her back 
but honestly, I think a middle ground would be the best solution 
) and find a solution that works for both of them!