My Husband Expects Me To Drive All The Way To Florida!!!
Who In The Family Is The Designated Driver?
Imagine this: You’re about to embark on a family road trip to sunny Florida. The kids are excited, the car is packed, and everything should be smooth sailing—except your husband insists you drive the entire way. Why? Because he has road rage and can’t handle the stress of being behind the wheel. Seriously? In today’s post, I’ll dive into the absurdity of this situation, how it’s reflective of deeper gender expectations, and why it’s time we stop letting ‘personal issues’ become convenient excuses.
Jonathan
“Hey, everyone! Welcome back to the show. Today, we’ve got a special segment of ‘Panic Button.’ And today, Kallen is on the line with a bit of a dilemma. Hey, Kallen!”
Kallen
“Hey, Jonathan.”
Jonathan
“So, Kallen, what’s the situation?”
Kallen
“Well, my husband and I are planning a road trip to Florida with our two kids. He’s insisting that I drive the entire way because he says he has road rage. But honestly, I think that’s a bit much.”
Jonathan
“Wait, so he’s just decided you’re the designated driver for the whole trip?”
Kallen
“Yeah, pretty much. He says he has road rage, but I feel like that’s his issue to manage. When we first started dating, he always insisted on driving because that’s just the role he took on. Now, suddenly, it’s all on me?”
Jonathan
“Yeah, that’s a tough one. In my family, I’m usually the one who drives. And like your husband, I have pretty bad road rage. But my wife, Katie, has something worse—anxiety about driving. So, she grips the wheel tight and stresses out, but doesn’t express it like I do.”
Danielle
“Yeah, white-knuckle syndrome, huh?”
Jonathan
“Exactly. But Kallen, you recognize that road rage is a real issue, right?”
Kallen
“Sure, I get it. But I’ve been in two accidents growing up, so I’ve got my own traumas. I think he should understand that and take it to heart.”
Jonathan
“Right, but you don’t think his road rage is a good enough reason for you to drive the entire way?”
Kallen
“No, because it’s something you can manage. I feel like I have so many other responsibilities, and it’s a bit of a cop-out for him to just opt out of driving because of it.”
Jonathan
“Yeah, it’s kind of like saying, ‘I have a problem, so I’m just not going to do anything about it.’ It’s like if Sam Malone from ‘Cheers’ ran a bar despite being an alcoholic to prove he had control. Your husband should be working on his road rage, not avoiding it.”
Danielle
“Maybe you guys could split the driving?”
Kallen
“I’ve been working nonstop, and this is supposed to be a vacation. He’s a stay-at-home dad, so I feel like he should take on the responsibility and make my life easier for once.”
Jonathan
“So he’s a stay-at-home dad who works remotely. You’re a nurse, always on your feet. I get it; you want a break.”
Danielle
“Alright, let’s hear from our listeners. Call us at 888-819-1025. What do you think? Should Kallen have to drive the whole way, or should her husband step up despite his road rage? And hey, any tips on managing road rage? We’re all ears!”
Jonathan
“Yeah, especially here in Boston, where road rage feels like a daily challenge. Call in or text us at 888-819-1025. Thanks, Kallen!”
Kallen
“Thank you!”
Jonathan
“Alright, folks, we’ll be right back after this break. Stay tuned to Country 102.5!”
