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Old Feb 13, 2015, 10:02 PM
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My husband is gone more than 300 days of the year because of his job. I've always hated being alone and now I "married" into it...

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Old Feb 13, 2015, 10:04 PM
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Being alone is all I'm used to. I want to feel connected to people, but it somehow feels safer alone. I don't know how to 'be' around people. I'm too busy saying and doing the 'right' thing - it's an incredible effort.
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Old Feb 13, 2015, 10:10 PM
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I cherish the rare moments I am alone. I am with teenagers literally 24 hours a day, usually in large groups of them, and then I come home to my own. Don't get me wrong; I love them, but I kill for "me" time. I have found a really happy medium though. I've learned that I can have me time doing things with other people than my students and family: chorus, church choir, Bible study. I've found those activities very self nurturing while also being interactive. The best of both worlds.

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Old Feb 13, 2015, 10:28 PM
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I hope not to have to sue him, but I'm preparing myself for the possibility anyway. Grrrrrr.

I love being alone. Probably because I rarely am. I'm selfish with my private time. Of course, when the nest begins to empty I'll be singing another tune!

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Does it help to think of it as suing the insurance co instead?
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Old Feb 13, 2015, 10:41 PM
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Yes but wouldn't it be easier to play nice, pay for the damages, and skip the whole suing?

Would you represent me in court SD?The Couch Get's 86'd (it's now under the end zone at Giant's stadium)

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Old Feb 13, 2015, 10:44 PM
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Yes but wouldn't it be easier to play nice, pay for the damages, and skip the whole suing?

Would you represent me in court SD?The Couch Get's 86'd (it's now under the end zone at Giant's stadium)

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I think MKAC is probably the better trial attorney here.
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Old Feb 13, 2015, 10:48 PM
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I think the kid and his parent need a healthy dose of stopdogging!

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Old Feb 13, 2015, 10:50 PM
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Yes but wouldn't it be easier to play nice, pay for the damages, and skip the whole suing?

In the long run, probably not. There is such a thing as being too nice


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Old Feb 13, 2015, 10:51 PM
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I feel like I need to be alone for a weekend. Just me. That'll never happen. I'm alone for like an hour or two a week.
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Old Feb 13, 2015, 10:51 PM
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So my son decided to pull his pants down in the middle of the gym at that dance... Someone stick a fork in me, I am so done with this day!

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Old Feb 13, 2015, 11:02 PM
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Shakey - do you still have that peanut butter? You might need a slug of it.
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Old Feb 13, 2015, 11:14 PM
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Oh Js.. My son does that at home all the time, I pray he doesn't ever do it in public.. hang in there momma!
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Old Feb 13, 2015, 11:19 PM
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*sits in the corner*
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Old Feb 13, 2015, 11:25 PM
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I'm going to buy a tent and start going camping by myself. Even if it's just camping in my backyard. I crave alone time... it's so recharging and energizing for me.
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Old Feb 13, 2015, 11:28 PM
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I'm going to buy a tent and start going camping by myself. Even if it's just camping in my backyard. I crave alone time... it's so recharging and energizing for me.
I agree it is recharging and energizing, but I would much rather do it in a hotel room with a hot tub and room service :O)
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Old Feb 13, 2015, 11:33 PM
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I need to be alone at times. It's like I can't function until I get that time.
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Old Feb 13, 2015, 11:34 PM
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I'm all for cutting to the chase and suing
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Old Feb 13, 2015, 11:44 PM
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I adore being alone; it's a necessity. I assume it's not just because I am so introverted, but also because I am an only child. And because people drive me nuts.
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Old Feb 13, 2015, 11:50 PM
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Sigh.

Trying to not get triggered. Blah !!!!
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Old Feb 13, 2015, 11:54 PM
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I turned on a nature special and fell asleep for over 3 hours, which is REALLY good for me. Of course, I am wide awake now...
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Old Feb 13, 2015, 11:56 PM
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I think I'm going to put my earbuds in and try and sleep. I need to distract... Night couchies.
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Old Feb 13, 2015, 11:57 PM
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'Night catonyx!
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Old Feb 14, 2015, 12:04 AM
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I've got my sister coming around tonight. She always triggers me talking about our childhood. She likes to talk about our family and I don't. I know she's just trying to make sense of everything, but I'm not there yet. I always find it so stressful listening to her and, at the same time, figuring out the best response to close the topic while in the midst of being triggered.
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Old Feb 14, 2015, 02:21 AM
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I can't remember when I last felt this bad. I don't know what to do.
That is, I have to simply live through one minute at a time, like everybody else.
I am so disgusting. physically and mentally.
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You are not disgusting.
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Old Feb 14, 2015, 02:27 AM
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so according to some people it would be better for H if he were not married to me.
What?! Who said that?!
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