So the other day maintenance knocked my door FOR THE MILLIONTH time. He wanted to come in and check my AC(no reason for him to do so)...he is a bit creepy, and EVERY TIME I leave out my house...no fail, he magically appears. So I said, "stay back I have the flu, SWINE FLU." Needless to say I haven't seen him since-lol.

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I shall give your profile a peek Thanks.

I wasn't sure if I could choose both men and woman or if I need to make 2 different accounts. So can I just check out some of these female profiles first? Thanks!

Wondering how much action this site has with the finer sex . Is there a way to look through that genre' since my initial was "WOMAN LOOKING FOR MEN".

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Welcome

I have never introduced anyone to my son. When he was little I was in a 3 1/2 year relationship and we ended up moving in together (my son stays between his father and I). We had 2 bedrooms and when my son was with me, my BF and I would not sleep in the same room. Nor did he see anything physical, other than a "friendly hug", between us. He was introduced by his his name to my son and he is our "roomate" which eventually happened if you catch my drift ...we eventually broke up and I told my son he had to move due to business which partially was true. My son missed him but mostly the computer game playing but he wasn't crushed because he didn't see the guy as "leaving us." This ending is a part of life and can be used as a lesson in some respects. My son's father did the same thing with his relationship (although my son new it was a girlfriend because even adults need company and love/friendship), so when it ended, he said the same thing about her moving which was partially true. maybe you could say something to your kids to this effect so they don't feel abandoned and think they did something wrong.

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Thanks for the welcome. It has been very nice weather lately. Guess everyone is married/taken in CT or have the $ for e-Harmony, Match.com...it's like a bazillion dollars for those sites and don't appear nearly as fun! I met someone is RI and it's going well. But how does that saying go, somewhat "geographically undesirable" but it might be worth it, ya know. Love these boards, much fun. Pretty much my social life at the moment, LOL. . Well at least we can all chat and not even have to get dressed, quite convenient I must say .
Bye all and see ya on the boards!

Hey again...well...guess I understand now what you are saying/getting at (the flower should be a white flag though ). And, I misspoke, maybe you are just being a gentlemen: "I would always prefer my partner to perform lighter work because I care for her." So with that said I am not a Nazi Feminist but was just instantly turned off by it because of my experience with sexist pigs . Me likey a gentlemen .

I agree with what you are saying mostly. But what does it mean..."as long as she doesn't have a chip on her shoulder about being a woman?" I am confused by the comment, please explain...

It's really not a "help" dividing tasks strictly by gender which you expressed in your initial question/comment. If anything, it would hinder a relationship because it belittles a woman by establishing "pink" chores for her...and what this denotes about your feelings of a woman's place in her own home. Chauvinistic to say the least. Her contribution goes far beyond "women's work"...or pink as you like to call it and often women do a better job on so-called "men's work"...or blue as you like to call it. It is somewhat offensive to establish things based on genitalia. I can't believe Mr. Therapy would even say such a thing. Are you really a therapist or "do you just play one on the boards?"

Dividing chores is one thing which I really don't believe is necessary...when something needs to get done...just do it. What's next a chore wheel? What is "mature" is just being "responsible" for what needs to get done in general. This doesn't make it "fun" or "easier." It's very silly and immature if one thinks this is necessary to do what is common sense. My parents have been married over 40 plus years and my father does alot of "pink jobs" and my mom does alot of "blue jobs." Are you married? BTW-They are very happily married.

Bi-polar sure is difficult and I know the ignorance that goes along with that too since my sister is affected by it. Plus, all those years ago (when she was in school), it wasn't understood as much. Not that it's really any better now but at least the information is out there and that's what I hope will happen with Tourrette's. It's difficult when your child has this cross to bear...I tell my son that things like this can make us more understanding and appreciative of things in our lives. Our struggles in life often can make us stronger and more resilient in time. Thanks for responding, needed that, even if you aren't dealing with Tourrett's it's very kind of you to tell me your story. Take care.

Wow a response, thanks . It sure is dead on this CT board or maybe no one wanted to say Hidey Ho Neighbor...lol .

Anyone have a child with Tourrettes? And for those who don't I urge you to go to http://www.tsa-usa.org/ and learn about it. It's so important for people to educate themselves on this, especially people working with children. It's been a struggle, and often times downright painful getting people to recognize and understand it's not the child's fault and it ISN'T CONTROLLABLE. Imagine if you had to sneeze, almost 24/7, and couldn't and were often punished when you did...well that's what a child with Tourrette's Syndrome goes through on a daily basis trying to control what's occurring Neurologically. Anyone else going through this with there little one (or bigger one)?

I might just turn lesbian after hearing that one !!!

Yuppers!

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-Michelle

That's a really good idea. The gift certificates are great, as they can get multiple meals over time instead of one meal given. Hopefully they don't sell for money, like they did in my old neighborhood, for drugs...kinda like selling there food stamps. Food stamps were sold usually for 50 cent on the dollar. So called "upstanding" citizens were usually the one's to buy them. There were a few people that couldn't wait till' the first of the month to buy the food stamps...regulars that the crackheads and dope feinds would frequent.

The soup kitchen I volunteered at had AMAZING food. Lot's of organic and high quality offerings. We would whip up AWESOME meals. They are really stringently monitored and very sanitary...very high standards...better than many restaraunts.

If they don't ask I will give them money. I have given clothes before. Never food which is probably better. I saw this poor old guy, a few months back...he was FILTHY...black with dirt...pedaling the most rusted bike I have EVER seen. I stopped my car and called him over (even held up traffic- but didn't care because my heart went out to him...he looked at least 70), He was riding in a suburb...really weird he was there. I gave him $10. He barely could smile and didn't speak. It seemed though he couldn't speak. Like physically he couldn't. He is someone's grandpa, or son, or father. Very sad

I also volunteered at a soup kitchen and after school program for homeless children.