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05.21.13, 03:20 PM
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I would love that, and would totally do it. Can DH get the kids up and out? What if you prep as much as you can (lunches, pick out clothes, bathe, etc.) at night?
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05.21.13, 03:22 PM
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op. Sorry, I should have said that DH also has to be out of the house by 6. DB is still pretty young, but I'm thinking ahead to how it would all work when she has to go to school.
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05.21.13, 03:24 PM
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Do you have someone else at home (spouse, older kid) who can get the kids to school? If so, job hours sound great! Or maybe a sister, relative who lives nearby?
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05.21.13, 03:23 PM
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Its got to be either your DH then, or a nanny who starts early.
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05.21.13, 03:23 PM
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Get a college student who will take your dc to school. Pay $20/day.
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05.21.13, 03:19 PM
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05.21.13, 03:17 PM
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Yep, obesity is contagious. It really is. Just like style and fashion and attitudes.
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05.21.13, 03:13 PM
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I gained 15 lbs after moving to the burbs. Same eating habits, but I drive everywhere now. It is most definitely a big problem.
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05.21.13, 03:19 PM
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I'm overweight but walk everywhere. I do 45 min on a treadmill walking at a 4.3 and going up to a 6 when I run...go figure...why am I still overweight? Ugh
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05.21.13, 03:19 PM
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Oh good. I was hoping we could talk about weight and get a sense of what urbanbaby people really think about fat. It's normally such a hidden and taboo topic here.
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05.21.13, 03:21 PM
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You, I like.
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05.21.13, 03:27 PM
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Obesity correlates to iq. In the hi iq parts of nyc there is less obesity than in low iq neighborhoods
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05.21.13, 03:21 PM
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This. How often do you see an obese person walking around the UES
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05.21.13, 03:28 PM
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Proof?
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05.21.13, 03:29 PM
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You know, Utah is supposed to be a pretty fit state too, but I still see chubs walking around Salt Lake City. You're right, I can't imagine what Texas looks like. Gross :(
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05.21.13, 03:17 PM
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I'm not Mormon - what is a chubs?
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05.21.13, 03:20 PM
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lol. I'm not Mormon either, I just meant chubby people.
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05.21.13, 03:27 PM
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05.21.13, 03:11 PM
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No - that would never be a good thing. Your death/suicide would haunt your child for the rest of their life. For the sake of your child if not yourself, you need to get psych help.
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05.21.13, 03:09 PM
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You need to call the suicide helpline immediately. Of course your child would not be better off. If you kill yourself, you are condemning her to a life of misery and heartache.
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05.21.13, 03:15 PM
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Omg!!! Nothing makes up for the loss of a mother. Not a thing - not a money not a home not a friend not a thing. I grew up broke with a fantastic mother - we had tons of wealthy relatives - I would have chosen my mother in our apartment time and time again. Get help!!! Oh and get rid of your dh!!
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05.21.13, 03:09 PM
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Call 1-800-273-8255, the national suicide hotline. They can help - right now you aren't thinking clearly.
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05.21.13, 03:11 PM
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I don't think she said she was going to kill herself.
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05.21.13, 03:17 PM
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She didn't say a lot of things - but I too think this is a call for help and appreciate this was posted
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05.21.13, 03:24 PM
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Oh, nope. I think Op is suicidal or depressed by her other responses. Good idea to post. And those people are so nice and understanding. You can tell them anything and they won't bat an eye.
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05.21.13, 03:23 PM
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Can you and your child go live with your relatives until you get back on your feet? Get rid of DH ASAP.
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05.21.13, 03:13 PM
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omg....please, please, I beg you to get some council today....do not wait....I will be thinking and praying for you.
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05.21.13, 03:14 PM
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What type of work do you do? How old is your child? No matter where she went, your child would probably always feel guilty about your death if you did this. Please get help or give us more info. so we can help you.
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05.21.13, 03:15 PM
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This, They always think it is their fault.
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05.21.13, 03:19 PM
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your daughter NEEDS her mom...she NEEDS you and your family needs you...please, I beg you to get some help today...please.
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05.21.13, 03:15 PM
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Thanks everyone. I just don't know if she will look back and wish she had the opportunity to live a better life without me. I just feel bad that she got stuck being born to me. She is such a good, happy child and deserves so much more.
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05.21.13, 03:21 PM
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She will never look back and wish for a better life. You are her mom , no one in this world can replace you. Material things are NOTHING compared to the genuine love of a mom...she is your daughter and loves you no matter what...please, get someone to talk to....now.
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05.21.13, 03:17 PM
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She's lucky to have you - don't forget that. She could be in a foster care situation (and she might be with a deadbeat dad and no mother -- as much as you think someone else would care for her, no one loves her like you do and will make sure that she's safe -- no one) and subject to horrible abuse and no attachment. You need to get treatment for your depression for her sake. She's worth it.
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05.21.13, 03:23 PM
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I know she is worth the world, and that is why I think she deserves better than this. I wanted to make such a good life for her and it is a shambles. She doesn't know it yet, but she will. There are relatives that would love her and give her a better life than I can.
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05.21.13, 03:21 PM
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Why do you think she would have better opportunity without you? There is no way you could know this. Many "rich" kids/people are very unhappy. Money isn't everything. Please get help.
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05.21.13, 03:20 PM
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She has YOU! what else can she ask for? Trust me, she IS thankful to have you.
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05.21.13, 03:27 PM
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Ok... no child ever feels like that. Ever. There are kids in foster homes dreaming about the day their "real" parents will walk through the door and get them and take them home. Please seek help, get on anti depressants.
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05.21.13, 03:22 PM
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NO! Read what you just wrote - she is a happy child! Your life circumstances are affecting you, and so you need help to work on that - but she has all she needs right now. Do not for a second think of taking that away from her.
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05.21.13, 03:23 PM
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Nothing will EVER replace you. No amount of money, no other relatives. All your dd wants is YOU. You are perfect in her eyes. My df lost her father to suicide. She is 33 and never recovered, attempted suicide a few times herself. Please call someone. This too shall pass.
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05.21.13, 03:17 PM
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This. especially when it happens young, they are at huge future risk of future suicide because they are unconsciously trying to join the dead parent.
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05.21.13, 03:20 PM
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Op, my father was sent by his single mother to live with his aunt and uncle. They took him too church, taught him the ten commandments, the difference between right and wrong, and gave him some stability. His mom was single after discovering a suitcase full of money under the bed. It turned out his father had knocked over a lot of banks in nearby towns. My dad turned ok.
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05.21.13, 03:20 PM
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1. If living with relatives is temporary and they are actually offering to help I don't think it will hurt your dd. 2. Would you possibly be better off divorcing and being single mom? What are all the reasons you feel the way that you do?
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05.21.13, 03:20 PM
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NO! Your 4yo does not care about mess, beautiful home, etc. She needs you and nothing can replace that. My dad's parents sent him to live with a wealthy relative as a child because of financial issues and it had a profoundly negative affect (even though they sent him back home because he was so miserable). My mom is convinced it factored into his adulthood depression and their divorce. Please get help, it is the best thing you could do for your daughter.
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05.21.13, 03:20 PM
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05.21.13, 03:11 PM
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Girlfriend, please. Get some perspective. People in NYC have bigger problems than to worry about your arm fat.
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05.21.13, 03:06 PM
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I know. Part of me is insecure about it because I'm not used to looking like that but part of me doesn't really care because I'm 39 and a mom. My body could look worse.
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05.21.13, 03:14 PM
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This is me. Until i lose weight im keeping them covered. I see women with fat arms in tank tops and i wish i had the courage to do the same...but i cant. Do whatever you feel comfortable with.
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05.21.13, 03:08 PM
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I would definitely think gross. But since you're a complete stranger, it wouldn't take me more than 2 ms to make that judgment and I'll probably forget you in 10 ms. So go for it.
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05.21.13, 03:14 PM
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Gross, lose the weight please.
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05.21.13, 03:11 PM
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Arm fat is gross. At 135, you're a chubba. Cut back on the food, baby.
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05.21.13, 03:18 PM
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OMG, THESE REPLIES ARE SICK. I hope you are being sarcastic. Unbelievable.
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05.21.13, 03:20 PM
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OP: Whatever. People are immature. Looking for people who can give me an opinion like a friend could.
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05.21.13, 03:19 PM
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not or. I was being completely honest above.
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05.21.13, 03:20 PM
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Thanks:).
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05.21.13, 03:27 PM
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I wouldn't care or think twice, but I don't really care about things that aren't my business.
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05.21.13, 03:28 PM
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05.21.13, 03:10 PM
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Real Estate might be great for you!
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05.21.13, 03:14 PM
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How about non-profit? Do you need the money?
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05.21.13, 03:17 PM
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Well, money would be nice but it's more important I like the work. I have thought of non-profit work, but I don't want to go into development. I don't want to ask people to donate to causes. I guess other areas would be good, esp. if they involved research or advocacy of some kind.
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05.21.13, 03:22 PM
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are you introvert or extravert?
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05.21.13, 03:18 PM
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more of an introvert, but so tired of doing solitary work!
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05.21.13, 03:23 PM
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05.21.13, 03:01 PM
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I like it.
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05.21.13, 02:56 PM
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OLD
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05.21.13, 03:03 PM
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LOVE IT. My best friend's name (but she's 36)! Never met another one.
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05.21.13, 02:57 PM
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Op. i know, its rare to hear. Went to lower school and middle shool with a Meredith. Always loved the name.
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05.21.13, 03:05 PM
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or: and it's pretty, but not frilly at all. My friend goes by Meri (like "Merry") if you're looking for a nn. Love it - congrats!
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05.21.13, 03:00 PM
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My friend named one of her dds Meredith; I think it's pretty.
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05.21.13, 03:06 PM
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go for it, nice perfect name not overused.
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05.21.13, 03:08 PM
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It's a nice name ... reminds me of Mary or Maria.
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05.21.13, 03:03 PM
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Just reminds me of the office Meredith. No good.
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05.21.13, 03:09 PM
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love it.
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05.21.13, 03:04 PM
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MerDer - Grey's Anatomy.
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05.21.13, 03:17 PM
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Love the name. I'm from the South and it is fairly common here. There is a Meredith College (women's college) in Raleigh NC.
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05.21.13, 03:13 PM
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I don't like the sound of it. It's not pretty sounding.
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05.21.13, 03:20 PM
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05.21.13, 03:01 PM
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If there's no alimony, I'd be worried that support would be cut if former dh's lawyers got wind of me staying at home.
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05.21.13, 02:56 PM
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op: I have not discussed this with my ex dh and I wouldn't do it unless he agreed to it. I'm still debating if that's even a possibility we should consider though so I haven;t approached him yet.
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05.21.13, 03:01 PM
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It is not morally wrong. They are his kids too.
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05.21.13, 02:57 PM
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But she's no longer his wife. Child support assumes that both parents contribute towards the child's care - not that one decides not to work. If there is extra money after mom and dad contribute towards the child's expenses, put it in an account for her future.
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05.21.13, 03:06 PM
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Child support is for child care, if it goes to support the household while the mother cares for the child than what is the big deal? She could use it to pay the nanny and then get a job, but that kind of seems like an exercise in futility just for some weird principle.
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05.21.13, 03:04 PM
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Strongly disagree. Child support is for the benefit of the child - same reason why a parent can't argue it away - it's considered for the child, not the "family". If she's bringing home 67K, paying Nanny 40K, her half of the nanny is 20K. That means she is making 47K after to pay for herself and her child. She shouldn't become unemployed and live off her her child's assets. It's lazy and entitled and dishonest.
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05.21.13, 03:13 PM
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She is using it so she can stay home and be with her kids. It's not like she went out and bought jewelry with the money.
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05.21.13, 03:09 PM
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She's a single mother - she can not support herself without working. Living off of her child's money is morally reprehensible.
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05.21.13, 03:16 PM
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Disagree. You can't care for the child without caring for the caretaker.
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05.21.13, 03:22 PM
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ita it seems that are plenty of morally bankrupt people on this board!
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05.21.13, 03:23 PM
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Bigger issue is that that support is going to run out and you will have no job and a spotty employment record.
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05.21.13, 02:58 PM
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op: I am a nurse with many years of experience. It would be quite easy to find a position in my area. That is not really my concern. I'm afraid I will set a bad example for my dc by not working.
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05.21.13, 03:05 PM
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I would do it, definitely until all dcs were in school, or work part time. I know a nurse with 2dcs and she works one day a week. Nurses seem to have a lot of leverage in work schedules, esp. if good and experienced.
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05.21.13, 03:03 PM
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No, I would not feel it morally wrong but if I made 67K I would not pay nanny 40K
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05.21.13, 03:03 PM
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She doesn't. Her ex pays half with his support.
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05.21.13, 03:16 PM
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If the amount of the support is set she would get the same $ whether she paid this nanny 40 or 25
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05.21.13, 03:21 PM
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Live your life girl!
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05.21.13, 03:03 PM
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can you find a cheaper nanny/sitter?
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05.21.13, 03:13 PM
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op: She has been with us since my first dc was born and dc are so used to her. It'd be hard to replace her, unless I take over full time.
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05.21.13, 03:11 PM
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how old are your dcs?>
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05.21.13, 03:16 PM
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11, 7 and 3
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05.21.13, 03:18 PM
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oh well, it's time for a change. Children adapt very well. They'll be fine with cheaper nanny. I think not working is not an option for you as a single mom.
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05.21.13, 03:17 PM
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Are you jealous because it's not an option for you?
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05.21.13, 03:21 PM
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This is why ex-wives have such a bad rap. The marriage ended as did the gravy train. Your Ex doesn't have to provide for you.
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05.21.13, 03:13 PM
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Oh, shut up.
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05.21.13, 03:13 PM
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Truth hurts. Carry your own bags.
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05.21.13, 03:19 PM
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Sounds like a very nice life you envision
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05.21.13, 02:58 PM
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Are you looking for someone to say that your friends are shallow and trying to impress others while you focus on caring for yourself and your family (thus are a superior being?)
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05.21.13, 03:07 PM
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np I think that's what's she's doing.
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05.21.13, 03:11 PM
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I am just wondering what people's priorities say about them.... Just struck me
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05.21.13, 03:10 PM
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A richer interior life? But I think that you will find even painting the door, maybe flanking it with two planters, would help a lot!
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05.21.13, 03:16 PM
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Why don't you just hire a landscaper, get some flowers in there, maybe some patio furniture. Something simple and nice. That's a nice problem to have.
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05.21.13, 03:04 PM
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it shows you are not really that "together"
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05.21.13, 03:17 PM
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05.21.13, 02:51 PM
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What's your verdict? Is he just disorganized or are the teachers truly horrible? Assess the true nature of the problem and then get back to us.
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05.21.13, 02:59 PM
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He says he wants to study finance, and is very business oriented. Definitely marches to his own beat. He likes making and growing his money, so is always coming up with different business ventures. right now, his thing is hosting parties. He made over 1k in his first event. But when it comes to school, it's like pulling teeth. I'm tired of the constant meetings, and I wish I could just let him fail and send him to the local public school.
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05.21.13, 02:53 PM
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Look at the tumblr founder her is a high school drop out (Bronx Science) and he is doing well. Steer him toward what he is good at.
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05.21.13, 03:00 PM
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Make sure he doesn't have mild ADD or depression. I wish someone would give me that advise years ago...
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05.21.13, 02:55 PM
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THIS. It's the first thing I thought of.
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05.21.13, 03:01 PM
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Private tutor
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I'd have him have a full educational Neuropsych evaluation.
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05.21.13, 03:14 PM
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Any signs of mild Asperger's? Maybe do some reading, ask school teacher and/or psychologist.
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05.21.13, 03:28 PM
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05.21.13, 02:48 PM
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It is...
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05.21.13, 02:50 PM
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Love Triscuits! Give water crackers as another option
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05.21.13, 02:51 PM
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Whoever says it is not tacky to serve Triscuits is correct
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05.21.13, 02:51 PM
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It's only tacky if you have the newfangled flavors of Triscuits. Regular are totally apropos. (Old school WASP, FWIW.)
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05.21.13, 02:46 PM
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If you are a WASP living in NJ with ducks or pheasants printed on your pants, it is fine.
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05.21.13, 02:52 PM
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Triscuits and cheese whiz are typical WASP hors d'oeuvres.
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05.21.13, 03:16 PM
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Triscuits are delish! Not tacky.
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05.21.13, 02:46 PM
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Nah, I love triscuits
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05.21.13, 02:52 PM
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My mil eats Triscuits so it's safe to say they're tacky.
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05.21.13, 02:46 PM
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Issues at all?
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05.21.13, 02:50 PM
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lol. She serves that onion soup mix dip with them and Cheetos. Those things are tacky, imo.
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05.21.13, 02:55 PM
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not tacky at all!
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05.21.13, 02:46 PM
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I wouldn't, but I am a food person. I would feel embarrassed.
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05.21.13, 02:46 PM
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OP - thanks all, I knew I was right (I was the one that said it's not tacky - original flavor, of course, none of that black bean / sweet potato stuff). And may we always have such discord in our home. LOL.
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05.21.13, 02:53 PM
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how the heck are Triscuits "tacky". The olive oil ones are delish.
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05.21.13, 02:49 PM
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OP - ITA with you! DH thinks they are tacky, he wanted to buy a $7 box of crackers. I think not.
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05.21.13, 02:56 PM
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When we visit with our wealthiest friends they serve saltines and wrapped singles of processed cheese (but really good scotch!)
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05.21.13, 02:52 PM
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OP - sounds like me, we splurge on the alcohol. Not wealthy though!
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05.21.13, 03:00 PM
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Are they being ironic?
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05.21.13, 03:02 PM
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If they were hipsters, I'd say yes - but this is a couple with old money - they seem to have a few things like this that I don't fully understand
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05.21.13, 03:18 PM
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np People like that typically do not care about food. They eat grilled hot dogs and hamburgers, multifarious salads with a mayonaise base (chicken, potato, cole slaw) and swill it down with liter bottles of Pinot Grigio.
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05.21.13, 03:22 PM
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I think that's us, but I'd still go with water crackers and the cheese plate from Costco. Not Kraft singles
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05.21.13, 03:26 PM
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Triscuits are LB.
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05.21.13, 03:01 PM
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What's that?
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05.21.13, 03:01 PM
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Low brow.
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05.21.13, 03:13 PM
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If you are a wasp and your guests are wasps then it is totally normal but otherwise no.
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05.21.13, 02:59 PM
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Your DH is trying too hard.
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05.21.13, 03:08 PM
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OP - lol, no shit. This is just the tip of the iceberg.
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05.21.13, 03:11 PM
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Its not tacky but triscuits are disgusting
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05.21.13, 03:10 PM
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WRONG.
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05.21.13, 03:12 PM
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Just slap the cheese on a tray and arrange the Triscuits and other crackers around it, and serve plenty of alcohol. You're over-thinking this.
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05.21.13, 03:22 PM
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05.21.13, 02:44 PM
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And invisible on here....
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05.21.13, 02:53 PM
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Depression? See your dr.
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05.21.13, 03:02 PM
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What would make you feel more visible? I am sure you are important to many people, you just don't realize it.
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05.21.13, 02:57 PM
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I am barely invited anywhere - I just feel like I am rotting away
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05.21.13, 02:59 PM
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Maybe if you weren't so damn depressing.
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05.21.13, 03:09 PM
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Asshole
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05.21.13, 03:08 PM
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But seriously - read your post. You don't sound like you invite happiness and light and people in. Own your part in all of this and stop being a victim. Get involved. Invite people to your house. Have a GNO. Volunteer. Don't sit here and whine that no one can see you.
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05.21.13, 03:18 PM
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I do - I always host invite etc - it is rarely reciprocated - I'm tired - feel like a social outcast...
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05.21.13, 03:17 PM
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Where do you want to be invited? Maybe you can invite others over? All's you really need is one or two friends.
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05.21.13, 03:13 PM
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Oh, get over yoursef. Get a drivers license and buy a car.
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05.21.13, 03:07 PM
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? What
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05.21.13, 03:11 PM
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I also feel this way. I invite people to places and they don't even respond.
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05.21.13, 03:17 PM
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What is it?? What do you think? Not only are we not invited, sometimes we are outright excluded, and I'm not paranoid, it's purposeful. Miserable
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05.21.13, 03:18 PM
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05.21.13, 02:43 PM
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Matt who? If a relative (or anyone else) I hope they are safe :)
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05.21.13, 02:51 PM
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matt lauer, on the today show.
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05.21.13, 02:48 PM
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So sad :(
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05.21.13, 02:49 PM
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Hate that douche...wish they'd can him.
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05.21.13, 02:50 PM
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Me too.
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05.21.13, 03:09 PM
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Why do you say this?
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05.21.13, 02:56 PM
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because he was pissed that he was stuck in texas when he could have been in boston
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05.21.13, 03:00 PM
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Did he really say that? What a penis.
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05.21.13, 03:11 PM
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no, but it was implied
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05.21.13, 03:29 PM
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Oklahoma mom: Are you implying that our tragedy is somehow less important because of where we live? Super classy...
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05.21.13, 03:23 PM
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05.21.13, 02:42 PM
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I learned this because dd brought home a petition to free kaitlyn hunt, the girl on trial for lesbianism in florids
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05.21.13, 02:43 PM
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Florida
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05.21.13, 02:43 PM
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Makes sense because if she is found guilty it will set a precedent for all the 18 year old senior boys banging the 15 year old girls from the freshman class
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05.21.13, 02:48 PM
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Sign me up!
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05.21.13, 02:52 PM
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I disagree. IMO the TT SS are very into people fitting a certain mold and that mold is not being a lesbian. I actually think it's tougher to be a lesbian in a SS than in co-ed.
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05.21.13, 02:53 PM
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Brearly is very pro lesbian. My homophobic, neaderthal dh was horrified when he saw an "Out" magazine prominently displayed in the library. Me, I thought it was cool.
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05.21.13, 02:47 PM
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05.21.13, 02:42 PM
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That sounds horrifying.
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05.21.13, 02:38 PM
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Tell us more!! What crackers do you like? This is fascinating.
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05.21.13, 02:38 PM
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And salad dressing.
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05.21.13, 02:40 PM
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no crackers. just naked tuna and salt. reminds me of eating potato chips.
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05.21.13, 02:46 PM
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How can canned fish be like potato chips?
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05.21.13, 02:42 PM
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np What the hell kind of potato chips are you eating that salted canned tuna would remind you of them?!?
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05.21.13, 02:48 PM
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Maybe she meant potato chips after you chew them
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05.21.13, 02:52 PM
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OP ... yes!
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05.21.13, 03:18 PM
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lol
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05.21.13, 02:48 PM
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ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
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05.21.13, 02:44 PM
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That's nasty and unhealthy.
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05.21.13, 02:51 PM
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Sounds good to me
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05.21.13, 02:51 PM
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Rosie?
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05.21.13, 02:52 PM
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The smell of canned tuna is pretty much one of the most offensive smells on earth.
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05.21.13, 02:54 PM
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Odd and the salt is still unhealthy.
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05.21.13, 02:51 PM
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Careful of all the mercury you are eating!
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05.21.13, 03:02 PM
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OP ... thanks!
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05.21.13, 03:19 PM
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05.21.13, 02:42 PM
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Bottled water and packaged foods. Eat at no restirant just buy packaged foods and eat in hotel room
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05.21.13, 02:44 PM
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My co worker lived off trail mix and cookies in his hotel room.
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05.21.13, 02:44 PM
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That is not travel that is living in your sad little bubble.
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05.21.13, 03:01 PM
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Don't eat raw fruits and vegetables unless you can wash them yourself with bottled water. Don't drink water unless you crack the lid on the bottle yourself. Don't drink drinks with ice.
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05.21.13, 02:44 PM
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Please, ice is fine. Don't be so worried, India is something else, but SEA is fine. Don't eat food from street vendors, but anything from restaurants will be fine.
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05.21.13, 02:47 PM
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Ice can easily be made with tap water.
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05.21.13, 02:48 PM
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Even with the crack it is not necessarily safe - they reseal the bottles so you have to visually check to make sure it is okay and doesn't look resealed.
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05.21.13, 03:07 PM
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Where in S. Asia? When I go to Thailand, I only eat pipping hot food. I also will eat fruit that I peel myself. Obviously drink bottle water. I would also boil the water if I have access to one in the hotel room. I normally will get tummy ache no matter what for the first couple days, just because of diet change. My recommendation is opposite to the norm. I would try to stick with local food cook fresh an dhot, and not go to McDonalds.
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05.21.13, 02:51 PM
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Bangladesh
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05.21.13, 02:49 PM
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Seriously, take my advice about the water above. And try to eat only in your (presumably good) hotel. My dh worked in Bangladesh for a month on and a month off. He seriously lost 35lbs one month--and he didn't have it to lose. Looked like a corpse when he got home. The food made him deathly ill and he ended up need to take rehydration salts daily.
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05.21.13, 02:52 PM
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You have less of a chance to get sick in SEA than India - I've travelled both extensively.
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05.21.13, 02:46 PM
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This is true. In all the places I've been India is by far the dirtiest and nothing agains India I absolutely love it but it is very dirty.
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05.21.13, 03:08 PM
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I always get sick in India.
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05.21.13, 03:20 PM
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lots of pepto, rice, bottled water, purell
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05.21.13, 02:46 PM
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The advice here is good. Be meticulous. Brush your teeth with bottled water, no ice, no fruits you don't peel, no veggies that aren't cooked piping hot, all food must be served hot hot hot. And get a script for immodium and a good antibiotic. With these precautions you should have minimal exposure, but if you do get sick, be prepared. Stave it off as soon as you have symptoms with the immodium and antibiotics. Gl!
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05.21.13, 02:48 PM
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You need to see a travel doctor. You don't just go to those places w/o going to see an MD first. They can give you meds to take in advance if you get travelers illness.
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05.21.13, 02:54 PM
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Oh puh lease - I have traveled throughout Asia, SE Asia, ME (think Syria not UAE), and Africa and I've never been to a travel doctor. Princesses need not leave manhattan.
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05.21.13, 03:04 PM
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np That's pretty stupid.
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05.21.13, 03:07 PM
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I am still here - alive and well and I rarely get sick.
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05.21.13, 03:09 PM
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People survive Russian roulette, too. Doesn't mean it's smart.
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05.21.13, 03:12 PM
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Maybe my immune system is strong when yours is weak by all the cancer causing purell.
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05.21.13, 03:16 PM
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You're an idiot.
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05.21.13, 03:14 PM
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05.21.13, 03:15 PM
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In case you didn't notice about 30% or more of the world population lives in South Asia and I don't think any of them go to travel doctors. But I know how fragile posters on this board are with their Europe and Caribbean vacations.
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05.21.13, 03:20 PM
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Wow, really? Do you know what travel doctors do? I hope you're being intentionally thick.
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05.21.13, 03:16 PM
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Don't eat any fresh food - only eat food that is burning hot, eat vegetarian, brush your teeth with bottled water, do not use lip balm that you have to put your finger in use a stick instead, do not use ice, check the seals on bottled water and only buy brands from reputable companies (Aqua by Pepsi is common there)... Good luck I'm less cautious than my own advice and sometimes get sick and sometimes not. The pollution in many cities is often what takes me out and not much you can do about that.
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05.21.13, 02:58 PM
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Avoid oily food, spicey food, fruit, ice in drinks. I carry hand sanitizer and use it like I have OCD in India. Take some lomotil/immodium.
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05.21.13, 03:15 PM
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05.21.13, 02:38 PM
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YES definitely, but I'm crazy about stuff like that.
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05.21.13, 02:33 PM
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yes.
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05.21.13, 02:34 PM
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Yes!
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05.21.13, 02:40 PM
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Depends who you're talking to, I'd think.
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05.21.13, 02:35 PM
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Totally.
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05.21.13, 02:36 PM
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I grew up thinking this way. My parents did a number on me because I have a hard time getting excited about something. Jinx is not real. Positive thinking is a good thing.
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05.21.13, 02:37 PM
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Great response. This is me. I wish I allowed myself to be more excited about things.
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05.21.13, 02:49 PM
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positive thinking and talking about it are totally different. I think positive thoughts are important, but verbalizing them not so much. For example I am a litigation partner in a law firm. I may have great positive thoughts about how judge may rule on a case, but I have to manage the expectations of my clients so I would never tell them it is the home run I think it is.
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05.21.13, 02:49 PM
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yes no question.
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05.21.13, 02:51 PM
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According to my horoscope today, Yes.
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