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mailman · 19 February 2008, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Carolina

Incredible.

A good marriage, like anything else worth having, takes work - on both sides.

Bingo Carolina

Lisa · 19 February 2008, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Jokes aside...we are all ears.

What I mean is, Joe, share your secrets to marriage contentment. Nancy's right - you do have some great insight. You're who I meant when I said "professional husband." Meaning you're good at it through years of experience!

Ah, I should have read all the recent posts before writing that one - you DID share your insight! Bravo!

away36 · 19 February 2008, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

The only time the wife's snoring bothers me is during sex.

away36 · 19 February 2008, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

Too bad the couples don't have the intestinal fortitude to tough it out and follow through with their commitment.

Sometimes, no matter how much you want to honour the commitment Bill, it just has to end. I was physically, mentally and emotionally at risk for 30 years before I walked out of my marriage. By then, one of my 4 children was 18 and the other 3 were in their 20s. It was the hardest decision I'd ever made in my life, but it was also the best and I've never regretted it. I didn't ask for anything. I requested no financial support at that time or any time after. As a matter of fact, I sent him money for the first year to help him adjust to a one income existence. I took only enough belongings that I wouldn't have to sleep or eat on the floor. The first year was the most horrendous year of my life and it was only the counselling and the support of good friends that helped me survive all that followed...including personal bankruptcy. It took some time, but eventually my ex got the help he needed and was able to overcome many of his issues. We have managed to build a strong friendship which has lasted and we've been apart almost 12 years now.

redshirt1957 · 19 February 2008, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by away36

Sometimes, no matter how much you want to honour the commitment Bill, it just has to end. I was physically, mentally and emotionally at risk for 30 years before I walked out of my marriage. By then, one of my 4 children was 18 and the other 3 were in their 20s. It was the hardest decision I'd ever made in my life, but it was also the best and I've never regretted it. I didn't ask for anything. I requested no financial support at that time or any time after. As a matter of fact, I sent him money for the first year to help him adjust to a one income existence. I took only enough belongings that I wouldn't have to sleep or eat on the floor. The first year was the most horrendous year of my life and it was only the counselling and the support of good friends that helped me survive all that followed...including personal bankruptcy. It took some time, but eventually my ex got the help he needed and was able to overcome many of his issues. We have managed to build a strong friendship which has lasted and we've been apart almost 12 years now.

And now you and Al have each other.

redshirt1957 · 19 February 2008, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

What I mean is, Joe, share your secrets to marriage contentment. Nancy's right - you do have some great insight. You're who I meant when I said "professional husband." Meaning you're good at it through years of experience!

Ah, I should have read all the recent posts before writing that one - you DID share your insight! Bravo!

No good insights there...just six beers talking!

Carolina · 20 February 2008, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by away36

Sometimes, no matter how much you want to honour the commitment Bill, it just has to end. I was physically, mentally and emotionally at risk for 30 years before I walked out of my marriage. By then, one of my 4 children was 18 and the other 3 were in their 20s. It was the hardest decision I'd ever made in my life, but it was also the best and I've never regretted it. I didn't ask for anything. I requested no financial support at that time or any time after. As a matter of fact, I sent him money for the first year to help him adjust to a one income existence. I took only enough belongings that I wouldn't have to sleep or eat on the floor. The first year was the most horrendous year of my life and it was only the counselling and the support of good friends that helped me survive all that followed...including personal bankruptcy. It took some time, but eventually my ex got the help he needed and was able to overcome many of his issues. We have managed to build a strong friendship which has lasted and we've been apart almost 12 years now.

It sounds like you made the best decision for everyone involved. I admire you for having the courage and strength to take that step!

Besides, after 30 years, you certainly couldn't say you didn't hang in there and try!

Carolina · 20 February 2008, 02:32 AM

Girls, do you know what's better than Valentine's day chocolate? Valentine's day chocolate on 75% clearance to make way for the Easter goodies!!

Dark chocolate truffle, anyone??

Tools · 20 February 2008, 04:43 AM

Oh yeah...Dark chocolate rules....

I'm in...

Carolina · 20 February 2008, 04:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Tools

Oh yeah...Dark chocolate rules....

I'm in...

A guy after my own heart!

Alas, I will have to pay with a double workout tomorrow at the YMCA!

away36 · 20 February 2008, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

And now you and Al have each other.

Yeah....I wonder what I did to deserve that...................errr....I mean...I wonder what I did to get so lucky as to deserve that!

away36 · 20 February 2008, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Carolina

Dark chocolate truffle, anyone??

I think I may have mentioned before that I'm not a big chocolate person, but....this past New Year's Eve was the first time I ever tasted a dark chocolate truffle and now I'm afraid to buy them because I'd probably eat the whole package in one sitting!

redshirt1957 · 20 February 2008, 07:25 AM

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Originally Posted by away36

Yeah....I wonder what I did to deserve that...................errr....I mean...I wonder what I did to get so lucky as to deserve that!

You can look at it in one of two ways.

First, Al is such a wonderful guy and the best thing that has ever happened to both of you; or

The last guy was such a zero and, other than the devil himself; anyone would be an improvement.

Alcan · 20 February 2008, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

other than the devil himself; anyone would be an improvement.

Hey, I resemble that remark!

Carolina · 20 February 2008, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

Hey, I resemble that remark!

Al, you're priceless!

Lisa · 20 February 2008, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Carolina

Al, you're priceless!

We've got some great guys here, don't we, Carolina?

Carolina · 20 February 2008, 08:47 AM

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We've got some great guys here, don't we, Carolina?

Amen to that!

Alcan · 20 February 2008, 08:49 AM

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Originally Posted by Carolina

Al, you're priceless!

Is that the same as worthless? Nancy calls me that all the time.

Goodwatch · 20 February 2008, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

Is that the same as worthless? Nancy calls me that all the time.

We men are always worthless until it's time to put out the garbage

Alcan · 20 February 2008, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

We men are always worthless until it's time to put out the garbage

Yep, that and shoo-ing out spiders.

Goodwatch · 20 February 2008, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Alcan

Yep, that and shoo-ing out spiders.

I eat 'em

away36 · 20 February 2008, 09:01 AM

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Yep, that and shoo-ing out spiders.

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I eat 'em

When Al says "shoo-ing out" he means that literally. Al will not kill anything! I've seen him spend 15 minutes trying to get a spider onto a piece of paper so he can carefully put it outside.

Goodwatch · 20 February 2008, 09:06 AM

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Originally Posted by away36

When Al says "shoo-ing out" he means that literally. Al will not kill anything! I've seen him spend 15 minutes trying to get a spider onto a piece of paper so he can carefully put it outside.

Mmmmm. I think I will refrain from any more comments about how I handle these things.

Lisa · 20 February 2008, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by away36

When Al says "shoo-ing out" he means that literally. Al will not kill anything! I've seen him spend 15 minutes trying to get a spider onto a piece of paper so he can carefully put it outside.

Yes. We are living with the same man.

However, you say Al takes out the garbage?

away36 · 20 February 2008, 09:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Yes. We are living with the same man.

However, you say Al takes out the garbage?

Only if it builds up enough that he can't find a path to his beer fridge.

Goodwatch · 20 February 2008, 09:28 AM

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Originally Posted by away36

Only if it builds up enough that he can't find a path to his beer fridge.

You girls can be so harsh. Beer is important in a man's life you know

mailman · 20 February 2008, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Carolina

Incredible.

A good marriage, like anything else worth having, takes work - on both sides.

Sure does

And the end result is more than worth it

away36 · 20 February 2008, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

You girls can be so harsh. Beer is important in a man's life you know

The last thing I do before I leave the house in the morning, is make sure I put beers in the fridge for Al so they're cold when he gets home from work! Heck...when I met him, he drank it room temperature out of the case. Putting it in the fridge was a LOT of work. Poor guy.

redshirt1957 · 20 February 2008, 11:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Goodwatch

Mmmmm. I think I will refrain from any more comments about how I handle these things.

Must be something very wrong with my family as the four kids smash every bug in sight. Could be that living in the bug capital of the world has something to do with this habit. Can't find a smashed bug simile; Damn! Maybe I should not laugh when my five years old walks around outside with a tennis shoe in her hand looking for prey.

Carolina · 20 February 2008, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by redshirt1957

Must be something very wrong with my family as the four kids smash every bug in sight. Could be that living in the bug capital of the world has something to do with this habit. Can't find a smashed bug simile; Damn! Maybe I should not laugh when my five years old walks around outside with a tennis shoe in her hand looking for prey.

Don't worry, Joe - we squish them in our house, too! Er, by "we" I mean the boys!

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