View Full Version : Any man would have cheated in Archie's situation


TVFactFan
08-22-2020, 12:29 PM
1. He tries to come home and be romantic with Edith after getting attention from an attractive waitress

2. All she wants to do is talk about Old people at the sunshine home

3. Then she was never home because she was always at the sunshine home



So since he had the option and was all alone because his wife was always at the damm sunshine home what else was he supposed to do??:lol: And what kind of conversation is that is that for a husband? Old people at the sunshine home?

TheLittleFaerie
08-23-2020, 06:34 AM
I'm sure Archie's behavior was no picnic for Edith either most of the time

TVFactFan
08-23-2020, 01:34 PM
I'm sure Archie's behavior was no picnic for Edith either most of the time

But atleast he was home and not away from his wife

biffbronson
08-23-2020, 02:20 PM
The Sunshine Home stuff was sort of interesting, because it addressed what middle-aged (or older) "empty-nester" housewives do with their time. It also reinforced that Edith was generous with her time. But while it was fulfilling for her, I think family has to come first.

I have to agree with TVFactFan in that Archie's behavior was realistic not just for his character, but for anyone in his circumstances.

Greenbeans
08-23-2020, 05:06 PM
I'm sure Archie's behavior was no picnic for Edith either most of the time

Truth. Also, if Archie had shown just a little interest in Edith working at the Sunshine Home it would have helped their relationship a lot. Instead, all Archie wanted to think about was Archie 99 percent of the time.

And no, many men would have not cheated. Marriages that last that long are going to go through bad periods. You don't cheat - you work through it.

TVFactFan
08-23-2020, 05:32 PM
Truth. Also, if Archie had shown just a little interest in Edith working at the Sunshine Home it would have helped their relationship a lot. Instead, all Archie wanted to think about was Archie 99 percent of the time.

And no, many men would have not cheated. Marriages that last that long are going to go through bad periods. You don't cheat - you work through it.

He tried to, came home being affectionate and playful with his wife and she cant get the Sunshine home off her mind. A volunteer job

biffbronson
08-23-2020, 07:43 PM
There was also the possibility that Edith would cheat with another volunteer or worker at the home, around her age, although it would be out-of-character -- yet Archie is expected to trust her without doubt.

GrandGame1440
08-24-2020, 12:11 AM
Wrong.

TVFactFan
08-24-2020, 12:14 AM
Wrong.

Most normal men in Archie situation would have called that HOT WAITRESS


good night

Greenbeans
08-24-2020, 12:16 AM
He tried to, came home being affectionate and playful with his wife and she cant get the Sunshine home off her mind. A volunteer job


Have you been married for a long-time. I have. My partner want's to talk about something that is important her, and all you want is sex - nope - a-hole ville

I am getting off. I know most here are people older. I am a little younger who like the old shows,.

But, man, it's like - do your wifely duty territory here. Forget anything that was important to you, I don't want to talk about it, just make dinner, shut up and have sex with me.

You know, Carrol O'Connor played him as a parody.

This might be the worse post I've seen on here.

I just can deal with that. I honestly can't believe this was posted. I'm done.

Bye.

TVFactFan
08-24-2020, 12:22 AM
Have you been married for a long-time. I have. My partner want's to talk about something that is important her, and all you want is sex - nope - a-hole ville

I am getting off. I know most here are people older. I am a little younger who like the old shows,.

But, man, it's like - do your wifely duty territory here. Forget anything that was important to you, I don't want to talk about it, just make dinner, shut up and have sex with me.

You know, Carrol O'Connor played him as a parody.

This might be the worse post I've seen on here.

I just can deal with that. I honestly can't believe this was posted. I'm done.

Bye.


she was talking about it everyday which was TOO MUCH


good night

TheLittleFaerie
08-24-2020, 04:42 AM
I can understand Edith being tired of being cooped up in the house all the time and needing an outside life. Archie was sexist ~yet he was meant to be that way ~ He wanted an outside life, BUT he wanted Edith's life to revolve only around HIM.

biffbronson
08-24-2020, 06:33 AM
A woman is much more likely to view Archie as sexist than a man would.

Anyway, a single person is free to spend as much time on volunteer work that they want, which is great -- but a married person may not value the partnership much if they let it consume her/his life. Seems like a separation.

Separations & divorces were less common for the generation of Archie/Edith, so pursuing that type of storyline for them would've been unrealistic. But infidelity could be touched on, which is what the writers were exploring.

PracTz
08-24-2020, 09:20 AM
Gee, I've never seen any Scriptural translation that said:

Thou Shalt Not Commit Adultery- Unless One's Spouse Talks About Old Folks Instead of Oneself!

biffbronson
08-24-2020, 09:23 AM
Archie was FAR from being religious -- he didn't even know how to pronounce the name of his own Rev. Felcher. (lol) Aside from baptizing Joey, he rarely showed inclinations in that regard.

TVFactFan
08-24-2020, 11:03 AM
In all honesty, Did archie need to hear every single thing that went on at the sunshine home everyday?

GrandGame1440
08-24-2020, 02:14 PM
Most normal men in Archie situation would have called that HOT WAITRESS


good night

Not really, but it made for a good plot device.