The fact that none of the women are answering your thread should tell you the answer. For me, I like an intelligent conversation about life and experiences. Sex talk is mindless and childish to me.

I was just watching a cartoon where an older lady was hitting on a younger man and she said "age was just a number". His reply "yes but yours is a big number". Classic reply and so true.

He is a scammer. Report him immediately. I really hate these low life scum bags.

When I look in the mirror; I see nothing but my reflection. What difference would it make this time in my life to reflect or regret what I did? It won't change anything in my life as what is done is done.

How about a gift card to a local electronic place or cash and they can get what they want. As for a limit; set what you can afford.

We had 6 kids and my grandma to support, so there were 9 mouths to feed. We didn't have cable back in those days; my dad stole clothing from the Salvation army box; and both parents were too sick to work. Even if my mom wasn't sick; she never had any training to work and back in those days women were limited to what they could do. We would get a pair of socks or mitts for Christmas and there were no toys. I had to walk to school because 10 cent bus fare was a waste of money. I went without meals to school because we had to keep a roof over our head. We couldn't even afford a luxury like going to a garage sale and forget having a car as it was not affordable. Basically; you can't make ends meet when you have nothing to start with. Try paying for medicine when you have little or no money. I had scarlet fever and the meds were very high priced and health care does not cover the cost of meds. Welfare pays very little and can't support 9 people.

Agreed.

Just because you could provide healthy food for your kids doesn't mean everyone can afford to. My parents could not provide good healthy food and there were days we went without food. Vegetables and fruit these days are like buying gold. Personally; I eat healthy but I know lots of people simply can't afford to buy the healthy foods as they are two to three times higher than regular food. Also; due to poverty; some go without eating so they can keep a roof over their head. Utility bills and rent are sky high here; so people try to find the cheapest foods to survive and unhealthy foods are the only option.

I guess it depends on how a person can handle the silent treatment as well. For instance; to a very over sensitive person; the silent treatment can be devastating and they will treat it like that; even ending the relationship. For me; I personally never let it bother me as I am not the over sensitive type and I realize the person needs to clear their head and the last thing I want to do is make them even madder at me. If a person is going to freak out over a few hours of silence; how would they handle a real crisis or emergency? The couples I mentioned do it but the next day or even in a few hours; they work things out. They don't see this as a reason for the relationship to fall apart. I think after 30 years of marriage; they know that you can't always resolve a problem right away and when emotions run high; you are better to back off.

Yeah I get these idiots too. They are looking to use an older woman for sex or a place to live; or even as way to immigrate to your country. I find them despicable and we know they are thinking from their little head. I was so mad when a 30 year old man offered to help with my yard but not because he was a nice guy; the catch is he wanted to be with me for sex. I told him to go to hell and would rather do the job myself. Too many times I have read where a younger man or woman has used someone older and taken them for everything they owned or broken their hearts. They simply have not matured to equal someone in their 50s. How does a 30 year old compare to someone who has 50 years of experience? Its simple they don't. Every time one of these morons friends me; I am block them.

I agree with what you said about someone taking forever to complete the task. I have had this problem with previous boyfriends and I end up doing the task myself. They get upset and scream emasculation but I found it unfair for someone to hold me hostage to their whims. I have always thought it was a horrible mind game that these men play with me and it frustrates me. You are kind to me but there are a lot of factors that contributed to me being the way I am but not going to discuss that here on this thread. Sadly; my brother will not recover from his injury but having a few days off from work; I am able to go to his place and do things for him that he can no longer do. It also is a good chance for us to have a coffee and chat.

I have been stressed for quite a while and feel like I am being pulled in every direction, not sleeping, and barely eating. My military colleague thought I was close to tears but I still didn't cry as I could not appear weak to my colleague.

I know and if my brother had originally listened to my doctor; he might have had a chance to heal it. My brother is overweight, doesn't exercise, eats poorly, has diabetes, lost almost all his teeth, had three heart attacks, and one stroke. Guess what; he is still not taking care of himself.

He fell off a loading dock at work. Add to it that he didn't take good care of his health; he made it so bad that it can't be operated on.

I think as adults we are quite aware when we are being arrogant regardless of the level of intelligence that we possess. Ignorance is no excuse.

More women behave like that, than most people believe, or want to admit.


I still see the silent treatment just as a cooling off period. This article I read explains why people do it. Some of the highlights are that some see this a preferential alternative to shouting, or from behaviors more often seen as abusive. in the heat of a moment people say things that they may spend the rest of their lives wishing they could take back, but things can never be unsaid. I think if you are using the silent treatment just to cool off; I see no harm but if you are using it to control or punish the person; then its wrong. I remember my situation where I didn't want to talk and the guy kept pushing me to talk. I got so mad that told him I wish I never met him
and wished he would drop dead. I also said a whole lot of other hateful things that I never meant to say and never would have said that if he had just let me have my cooling off period. I felt awful that I said that and that is something I did regret saying but that is what happens when you push a person to talk when they are not ready. I know of couples married over 30 years and when having a real bad fight; one of them sleeps on the couch. I suspect because they are in their 60s; they aren't drama queens about the silent treatment like the younger people. As I said before; its better to be a bit silent rather than lashing out verbally or even physically. While some here may think giving the silent treatment is immature; I think provoking a person that is very upset is not only immature but a very dangerous game to play.

Sorry to hear this Graywolf. Unfortunately; some injuries are serious and can't be fixed or even heal properly. My brother is suffering from a rotator cuff injury and it will not heal. You are right though as I really hate asking for help. My friends get very mad at me for that but I always feel like I am burden on them. About a month ago; I was trying to move a trailer wall for my chalet trailer; lost the grip, and it came crashing down on my head which broke the window. No really damage other than a few cuts on my hands and a bit of a goose egg which gave me a headache for a couple of days. I consider myself lucky that I could recuperate from the accident although I do have chronic pain in my knees which is very minor as I constantly work out to lesson the pain.

Well; that being said; I don't like anyone that is arrogant. Less intelligent people can also be arrogant. Just saying.

Yeah; I was thinking she needs to upgrade to better men.

Woo hoo. The coals will be perfect for my fire place as its darn cold here. However; I did not hang any stockings over my fireplace with care.