Be confident in what you have to offer. Even George Clooney, in the
privacy of his own home, is simply a man. Be careful you don't pass over
the one you connect with while you search for the 'hot model-type'.
Sometimes you'll find both in one package...sometimes not. The perfect
woman may be staring you in the face, trying to get your attention, but
you can't see her because of an ideal society has painted for you. As
for reaching for the moon...there are choice words for a woman like the
red-head. :)

If homeschooling is done properly...taking into account the kids social
needs and broad education...it's a good thing. But so many times it's
abused...and that gives it a bad rap.

Those are great! I'm sure there are many people who can
relate...including myself. Keep writing!

Check out www.discoveronline.org

I'd say move, then. Go where you have family and support. It makes
raising a child much easier. Anytime you want to chat, drop me a line.
I'm always looking for someone to chat with who'll stick around for a
while. :)

Ouch.
Is the door still open to go back to Maryland? I'm supposing you don't
have any family in OK...that makes everything worse.

It's just a little northeast of Oklahoma City. Why did you leave
Maryland? I'm in North Dakota right now, and even though I like it, the
east definitely has more to do. But since I don't live there,
countryboy4u would be a better judge. :)

I've been married for nearly eight years and though we've had many ups
and downs, I know that my husband is the one for me. Sometimes he
frustrates me to no end (and vice versa, I'm sure!). Soul mate? I don't
know if anyone can be a soul mate. What if my husband dies? Does that
mean there's no one else I can be happy with? I made a decision eight
years ago when I said I do. I can decide whether I'm 100% committed to
my husband and treat him like a 'soul mate'.