So true,

My oldest ( 11 ) remembers us as a family the most and I know he has scars. But it would hurt him more for it to happen again.

There was some satisfaction in her reaction. But I'm not vindictive. There's too much energy spent on the negative these days and I'm trying to rise above those things.

If you're paying for a tattoo that says " Carl" and your name is Jim.

She's always been about the paycheck, So I think alot of it has to do with finances. Like she's willing to suck it up 'cause She knows I've always done the right thing by my family.

Like lookin' in a mirror

It's tough. We see each other often because of the kids, So it's just odd and awkward now.

I recently had a conversation with my ex that I never thought I'd have. She asked if we could try again.
Now, I'm a firm believer in the fact that it takes two to make a relationship as well as break it, so I have always taken my share of fault in our breakup. The way she went about it was ( let's say ) less than admirable.
She brought up the fact that the kids would want it. She brought up the idea of an easier financial situation for both of us and she actually used the term, " The grass isn't always greener...".
I turned her down.
I told her that I'm fine with who I am and I can't go back to where we were. She was visibly hurt by this, but said O.K. with dignity. I also let her know that we've actually been civil to each other this way.
Now when the phone rings and I see it's her, I hand the phone to one of the kids instead of just answering like before. It just feels wierd.
I'm not looking for advice. I know what I want. I just want some reaction or similar stories.

( Just for those who don't know me, I've had my sons for 5 to 6 days a week for the last 4 years. So I'm not just living a swingers life. )

near Middletown....

I joined facebook through a friend on mingle. I'd forgotten about it until about a week ago when someone from the past found me. All of a sudden I'm in touch with lots of old friends.







Pretty cool.

Very nice, Thank you.

Roco = The check

Keeping things in check is his talent.
Wears the symbol on his helm.

The person above you on this thread. take a peek at their pic and/ or profile and create a super hero persona for them.

The person above you on this thread. take a peek at their pic and/ or profile and create a super hero persona for them.

Who is the Superhero above you and what are their super powers?

The kids are with their mom today and I'm going to a buddies party. Should be a blast.
GO STEELERS!

And if the Steelers don't win, hopefully I'll win on a box pool.

I never really felt old until I tried online dating.

I'm not sure.
What's the catch?

How would you know what he has to say if you don't listen?

The problem these days ( with both political parties ) is that judgements and opinions are automatically appointed due to one soundbite or slanted story of that soundbite.
How many on the left defended Jeremiah Wright on the premise of soundbites taken out of context?

I find it amusing that the folks on the left are still so obsessed with guyslike Rush or Hannity. Your guy got in and has both the congress and the Senate. Mr. Limbaugh has no vote in either house, So why are you even concerned?
The President has everything he needs to push his agenda forward. He's going to move quickly, Because if he fails, The next election cycle (in 2 years) will take his majority away. I think the left still evokes the likes of Limbaugh because they know it's all on them and they might need that boogey man to blame in the future.

Well thanks. I think it's because I just reactivated the ol' profile.