Four married friends got together for a fishing trip, and as they settled in to fish, they began discussing the sacrifices they had made in order to be there.

The first guy started off by saying, “You have no idea what I had to do to be able to come out fishing this weekend. I had to promise my wife that I will paint every room in the house next weekend.” The other guys nodded in understanding and smiled.

The second guy wanted to top his friend’s story, so he exclaimed, “That’s nothing! I had to promise my wife that I’d build her a new deck for the pool. She had been wanting it for ages, and this fishing trip was the only way to make it happen.”

Listening carefully, the third guy chimed in with his own tale. “You both have it easy!” he said. “I had to promise my wife that I’ll remodel the entire kitchen for her. It’s going to be a big project, but I couldn’t pass up the chance to join you guys on this fishing adventure.”

As they continued to fish, they looked over at the fourth guy who had remained silent. Curiosity got the better of them, and finally, they asked him, “You haven’t said anything about what you had to do to be able to come fishing this weekend. What’s the deal?”

A mischievous smile crossed the fourth guy’s face as he revealed his secret. “Well,” he began, “I just set my alarm for 5:30 am. When it went off, I shut off the clock, gave my wife a gentle nudge, and said, ‘Fishing or Sex?’ And you know what she said? ‘Wear a sweater’.”

The other guys burst into laughter, amused by his clever and straightforward approach to getting away for a fishing trip. Sometimes, a simple choice can lead to unexpected results.

It just goes to show that a little creativity in getting what you want doesn’t harm anyone. So, remember to find joy and fun in life, even if it means being a little clever to make time for the things you love. Share this story with your family and friends on Facebook.