6/26/2016 4:32:50 PM |
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technologist_1
Powell, OH
50, joined Dec. 2014
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6/26/2016 5:25:53 PM |
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eyesofmedusa
San Antonio, TX
51, joined Jun. 2012
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Gosh I love you Eyes
You always know how to articulate things much better than I, and for that, I have a lot of respect for you
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6/26/2016 6:05:39 PM |
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romulus247
Louisville, KY
32, joined Jun. 2016
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Yes.
I think relationships have growing pains
You know any happy couples that's never argued? I don't
Hell my Grandma once hit my Granddad in the head with a cast iron skillet, and they loved each other till the end.
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6/26/2016 6:38:57 PM |
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huedathunkit
Omaha, NE
39, joined Nov. 2009
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Am I spose to say 'I think I can, I think I can'
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6/26/2016 8:12:07 PM |
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xHarleyQuinn
County Antrim, N. Ireland
United Kingdom
38, joined Jan. 2016
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Rife,
I talked to a lot of people that said their first year was rough as well; that's what made me stay! Glad I did!
First year is the hardest because ya have to get used to each others habits after that is easy enough.
[Edited 6/26/2016 8:12:20 PM ]
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6/26/2016 8:20:39 PM |
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ctr916v2
Roseville, CA
53, joined Nov. 2014
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i can try to not be the jealous type; wanna help me out, chics?
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6/26/2016 8:40:12 PM |
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technologist_1
Powell, OH
50, joined Dec. 2014
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Yup the first year was rough, but we made it! I talked to a lot of friends that have been married for many years, they said it was rough on them as well!
Hue,
Are you the little train that could
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6/26/2016 8:53:16 PM |
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lovethelake17
Henderson, NV
57, joined May. 2009
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I'd have to agree that the first year is hard. Well, not that it's hard so much, as that there is a whole new way of being that you both have to learn and you both have to adjust to each other and you both have to figure out how you're going to do it and blend and mesh. You have to give up some of your cherished ways and allow foreign ways to take their place. You have to let go of some irritants and make some new rules for both yourself alone and for your partnership together.
I see it as sort of like when you jump into a boat and it rocks back and forth until it reaches its equilibrium again. (And you have to watch your footing.) But even though it has, it's different than what it was before because the weight in the boat is different. It still floating and it can still navigate, it just rides in the water lower.
It was rocky and then it smooths out.
So not so much hard, just that it takes some effort.
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6/26/2016 8:56:53 PM |
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technologist_1
Powell, OH
50, joined Dec. 2014
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Lake it definitely took effort and compromise. Like I said earlier, I've been on my own for many years, completely supporting myself. This is different, but in a good way
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6/26/2016 9:03:21 PM |
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lovethelake17
Henderson, NV
57, joined May. 2009
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You know what I think is really tough? Is breaking down walls and letting someone support you and do things for you and be there for you.
You get so used to taking care of yourself and taking care of all that needs to get done that you don't always think about letting the other person shoulder some of it.
I know I used to become upset when I wanted to do something for him and he'd already done it. I know he felt the same way and that was some of the arguments we had. It'd start out as arguing and then we'd realize that we were just hurt that we weren't thought of as being there and willing to shoulder some of it.
I'm not sure I said that very well. I just mean that you don't think about it, you just do what you've been doing, and you don't realize you may be sending a message to the other person that you don't want them or need them for anything.
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6/26/2016 9:05:35 PM |
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GalaxyStarz
Bellaire, TX
97, joined Jun. 2016
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I only read the OP, so excuse me if I'm repeating someone.
It sounded like 2 people who had been independent for awhile and a fear of the true intimacy that only comes with living together/marriage --- not wanting to lose their individual identities.
There is an underlying self-guilt/esteem if you think you're not adapting perfectly immediately, then that leads to an attitude and crankiness, which really has nothing to do with the other person, which leads to more self doubt. The give a mouse a cookie effect. With all that thinking going on, the fun and reasons you're together get buried.
Did that make sense
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6/26/2016 9:06:10 PM |
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eyesofmedusa
San Antonio, TX
51, joined Jun. 2012
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I understood you Lake........
Last bf and I did this.........I did his laundry.......he said "I am not living with you so you will take care of me like that" ..I never did them again.......
We both were completely inept at allowing the other one in..........
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6/26/2016 9:10:55 PM |
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technologist_1
Powell, OH
50, joined Dec. 2014
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I get cha Galaxy
I told my boyfriend I wanted to take good care of him, ya know, in a womanly way! He said he didn't need that! I was very surprised at his reply! Now I get it.
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6/26/2016 9:22:04 PM |
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ni_hao_muffin
SichuanSichuan
China
44, joined Dec. 2015
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It would depend...sometimes arguments can be a productive thing...other times they can be destructive...so if they were more destructive than productive...I'd walk away
I agree. I've come to the conclusion that I enjoy arguing. That's something I can work through, as long as there is a loving relationship at its core. But there is a difference between arguing and fighting. In my opinion, arguing is disagreeing, with each party presenting, debating and rebutting their side. I think that occasional arguments with a partner are normal and even healthy. To me, fighting is when people get nasty or disrespectful, or even giving one another the silent treatment. I have reached a point where I refuse to tolerate any more name-calling, insults, or cussing and screaming.
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6/26/2016 9:22:26 PM |
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cajunmister
Kinder, LA
66, joined May. 2007
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In my world most "relationships?" die in the dating stage, as should be. The occasions that I take someone on as a LTR things go well for the first year, then the real them starts showing itself and I'm left wondering, Who the hell are you?
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6/26/2016 9:25:37 PM |
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technologist_1
Powell, OH
50, joined Dec. 2014
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In my world most "relationships?" die in the dating stage, as should be. The occasions that I take someone on as a LTR things go well for the first year, then the real them starts showing itself and I'm left wondering, Who the hell are you?
I guess we were the opposite! I wouldn't want to invest a year and find that out later,
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6/26/2016 9:26:21 PM |
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marriedncheatin
Twin Falls, ID
49, joined Jul. 2012
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Ok, so I'm making a dating thread, it may drop like a rock due to all the drama, but here I go:
You are dating someone that you know is a great person! Loving, kind, and always has your back
You chose to live with that person. Bam, the fighting begins. You still know this person loves you unconditionally. Do you stay, or throw in the towel?
It happened with me! My BF and I fought like crazy, I almost threw in the towel. Now that the first year is over, we have a better understanding of each other, and our love is flourishing again!
I feel like in this "me me" world, many would not stick it out. Can you do it?
Next time he starts fight with you just take your clothes off...than begin to play with yourself and tell him your hornythan bend over and wait for you BF to f**k you fight over
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6/26/2016 9:26:51 PM |
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sparknspirit
Ocala, FL
96, joined Jan. 2016
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6/26/2016 9:27:33 PM |
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technologist_1
Powell, OH
50, joined Dec. 2014
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Next time he starts fight with you just take your clothes off...than begin to play with yourself and tell him your horny than bend over and wait for you BF to f**k you fight over
LMAO. He'd love that!
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6/26/2016 9:30:53 PM |
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marriedncheatin
Twin Falls, ID
49, joined Jul. 2012
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LMAO. He'd love that!
You know it would work
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6/26/2016 9:31:57 PM |
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M4mischief
Grand Prairie, TX
98, joined May. 2016
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For me if we cant or don't resolve the underlying issues and we're continuously fighting over the same things no I would not have stayed...life's too short to spend it arguing and bickering over unresolved shit...im not into wasting time waiting or thinking things might change because in my experience often times they don't...if we don't get along and aren't compatible enough to be able to discuss and work through things without arguing and bickering then to me we're simply not compatible enough....
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6/26/2016 9:32:19 PM |
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technologist_1
Powell, OH
50, joined Dec. 2014
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You know it would work
You are correct
And Sparks knows why
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6/26/2016 9:33:53 PM |
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windy_rider
Aspen, CO
40, joined Nov. 2014
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For me if we cant or don't resolve the underlying issues and we're continuously fighting over the same things no I would not have stayed...life's too short to spend it arguing and bickering over unresolved shit...im not into wasting time waiting or thinking things might change because in my experience often times they don't...if we don't get along and aren't compatible enough to be able to discuss and work through things without arguing and bickering then to me we're simply not compatible enough....
Shoooosh!
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6/26/2016 9:35:12 PM |
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marriedncheatin
Twin Falls, ID
49, joined Jul. 2012
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If you have good sex with your partner it seems that the lil shit goes away and besides it's healthy for both
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6/26/2016 9:37:13 PM |
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technologist_1
Powell, OH
50, joined Dec. 2014
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I've been sitting in my garage watching the thunderstorms! I didn't realize what time it was. This old lady has to go nighty night. I truly appreciate the differing perspectives!
Dammit I smell a skunk out there, smelled it the other morning too. We live near a woods. Damn thing better not spray my doggies
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6/26/2016 9:39:50 PM |
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marriedncheatin
Twin Falls, ID
49, joined Jul. 2012
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Well night op..but seriously next time you guys fight...try what I suggested
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6/26/2016 9:40:51 PM |
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technologist_1
Powell, OH
50, joined Dec. 2014
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He'd love it Married! May have to do that
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6/26/2016 9:41:18 PM |
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marriedncheatin
Twin Falls, ID
49, joined Jul. 2012
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6/26/2016 9:42:36 PM |
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lovethelake17
Henderson, NV
57, joined May. 2009
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In my world most "relationships?" die in the dating stage, as should be. The occasions that I take someone on as a LTR things go well for the first year, then the real them starts showing itself and I'm left wondering, Who the hell are you?
For me it's the opposite, too.
I always thought that right away as we were trying to meld our lives. The old "who are you and why didn't I know you butter your toast right on the counter and leave the bread crumbs!" Or "who are you and why did I ever think your loud snoring was like kittens purring!"
Of course, the snoring never sounds like purring again, and the toast crumbs still make a person grumble as they're cleaning it up yet again. You just decide that they're not important in the grand scheme.
I guess I've found that the perfect wanna-impress behavior is gone pretty quickly in that first year and their real selves come out.
Oh, and my irritant is actually that he never, ever covers the butter in the dish. Or closes the bread bag. (He doesn't do the toast crumbs on the counter thing.)
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6/26/2016 9:59:48 PM |
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M4mischief
Grand Prairie, TX
98, joined May. 2016
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Shoooosh!
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6/26/2016 10:07:16 PM |
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windy_rider
Aspen, CO
40, joined Nov. 2014
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Better, more tongues, less talk. There's nothing to argue about.
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6/26/2016 11:09:37 PM |
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lightbrownie1
Johnston, IA
47, joined Feb. 2016
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You are correct though, love did conquer all, the first year was rocky, but we made it through, and came out on the other side happier than ever
That's all that matters.
Good for both of you.
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6/27/2016 2:38:37 AM |
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M4mischief
Grand Prairie, TX
98, joined May. 2016
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Better, more tongues, less talk. There's nothing to argue about.
Yes...however I haven't met a man yet that can put that into play....
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6/27/2016 10:52:12 AM |
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mr_zipzip
New York, NY
32, joined May. 2014
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Idk I'm violent.. so I'd probably start a war.
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6/27/2016 10:53:20 AM |
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openyourheart1
Pasadena, CA
83, joined Mar. 2016
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No you're not.
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6/27/2016 10:58:11 AM |
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mr_zipzip
New York, NY
32, joined May. 2014
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Again, please find someone else's a** to sniff
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6/27/2016 11:01:39 AM |
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openyourheart1
Pasadena, CA
83, joined Mar. 2016
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Why are you so hostile? Please stop being mean and socialize you jealous woman. Someone will make you a love thread someday..hopefully-it depends-maybe. Just think positive, and everything will be alright. Ok?
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6/27/2016 11:06:25 AM |
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mr_zipzip
New York, NY
32, joined May. 2014
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I've gotten a few love threads under my belt..
As for you, please go find more 65yr old anorexic women's asses to sniff, like I told you
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6/27/2016 11:10:16 AM |
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openyourheart1
Pasadena, CA
83, joined Mar. 2016
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Liar. Making fake profiles to make love threads for yourslef doesn't count
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6/27/2016 11:41:02 AM |
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dan9787_3
Laval, QC
52, joined Jul. 2014
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If they're things we can work out, yes.
If I feel I'm dealing with someone who'll never change...uhh
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6/27/2016 11:58:51 AM |
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amusicluvr
Salem, OR
63, joined Nov. 2013
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There are limits. When the fighting becomes more frequent than the non-fighting, it is time to end it. A person who has your back will NOT always be fighting with you. There is no such thing as "unconditional love." There is just emotional addiction claiming to be unconditional love. Truly unconditional love means that you love a person no matter what they say, or do...even if they rape, and murder, your child in front of you, and then eat the corpse, and force to you eat it with them after torturing you for days. If you can 'love' someone who does that, you are not loving them. You are emotionally addicted to them, and they are worse for you than Heroin would be.
Grow a brain. Learn to use it.
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6/27/2016 12:35:52 PM |
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soulflight
Baltimore, MD
54, joined Apr. 2014
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We don't always agree on everything either but we have yet to actually fight. Our most passionate discussions have been about social issues that we see differently. Neither of us sees any value in fighting, that's just how we our individually, so it's no different for us as a couple. I think in part it comes from neither of us feeling the need to "be right" or to "win". the fact that we found each other is the only win that matters. Everything else is simply about respecting each other.
I have known long-standing couples who do fight, loud screaming matches even. I think they actually enjoy it.
However two people communicate, it needs to be productive for them and not be hurtful to others in the process..such as children in the home.
I think a lot of people work through the transition successfully but a social media site focused on singles and dating isn't the place to find them
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6/27/2016 3:39:38 PM |
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ctr916v2
Roseville, CA
53, joined Nov. 2014
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i agree to practice full body massage with happy ending and g-spot focus work on my girlfriends. i have a happy camper policy.
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6/27/2016 7:35:35 PM |
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driver406
Saint Paul, MN
64, joined Oct. 2009
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Cut the guy a break and dump him! Surely, you don't need to have YOUR way ALL the time on EVERY issue do YOU?
Yes, we know YOU are the center of the universe YOU YOU YOU YOU and that YOU have to have YOUR way all the time and that YOU got what YOU said YOU wanted because it's all about YOU YOU YOU YOU and now that YOU got YOUR way why aren't YOU happy?
Let the poor guy find a woman who can appreciate him. If he wanted continual warfare he'd run for Congress or join the military. And if you don't know a good thing when you see one then you deserve to be lonely and miserable and it's your own damn fault. Guys still have some rights you know.
YES! We really do!
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