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[ - ] Do I understand this correctly? Investigators found a drop of blood on Jon Benet's underwear at the crime scene, and it didn't match anyone in the family. But for all these years that was not enough to exonerate the family. WTF? How else could they explain the drop of blood on a child's underwear? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:50 AM Flag
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it was a modern-day witch hunt, so sad [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:58 AM Flag
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I am really shocked that the police and district attorney were able to get away with this. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 06:02 AM Flag
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It's possible that Techniques for testing DNA have improved to the point that that drop of blood is now sufficient whereas a decade ago it was not. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 06:04 AM Flag
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I understand until now that they may not be able to make a conclusive match to anyone else (now they have an exact profile). But the article I read said that by 1998 they had eliminated all family members as possibly matching the blood. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 06:06 AM Flag
[ - ] my ds wants a trophy to play with. is there anywhere i can get one? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.10.08, 05:49 AM Flag
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any dollar store [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:54 AM Flag
[ - ] If you had to give up either your husband or child, which would you choose? 33 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:49 AM Flag
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Oh my goodness, my dd, are you kidding. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:50 AM Flag
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You'd give up your child? Why is the decision so easy? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 06:13 AM Flag
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you'd give up your dd first? did you mean to say that? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 06:29 AM Flag
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If you would take him, I'll give my dh to you right now...send address :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 06:15 AM Flag
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lolol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 06:15 AM Flag
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dh. no question. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 06:15 AM Flag
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not a choice i'd want to make, but i'd give up dh before ds and i think he'd do the same. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 06:24 AM Flag
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UGH I'd love to get rid of dh [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 06:29 AM Flag
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I love my dh, but no question I'd dispense with him before my kids if I had to choose. My kids are it, man. All there is. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 06:30 AM Flag
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How many of you are in bad marriages? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:19 AM Flag
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I love my dh & would be devastated to lose him but that is what you sign up for as a parent - to save your kids above all else [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:23 AM Flag
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I am [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:24 AM Flag
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today? the lot of them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:20 AM Flag
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lol [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:34 AM Flag
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I would give up my wife. Not because that is the choice I would prefer but because she would never forgive herself (or me) if I went with my heart and saved her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:56 AM Flag
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wow, it is so telling that the one man who posts is the ONLY one who wouldn't go with his kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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What are you talking about? He said he would save his kids not wife - read before posting [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:04 AM Flag
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OR: but I said my preference would have been to save her. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:06 AM Flag
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how old are your kids? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:09 AM Flag
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school age [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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but he wouldn't WANT to. I did read it, assmonkey. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:12 AM Flag
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OR: To be clear. It is not that I would not want to save my kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:39 AM Flag
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Wow, it is so telling that you take one comment to cement your sexism against all men. As a Dad, I pick my kids -hands-down, no contest. I love my wife, but the kids are my end-all, be-all. If however, YOU were my wife - I think I'd give you up even without the choice. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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You are so not my DH.... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:57 AM Flag
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aww, that's sweet. And exactly how I feel (as a dw). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:58 AM Flag
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I don't think it's sweet at all. I want my dh to love and prioritize our children above anything else. Doesn't mean he can't love, cherish and pamper me. But children deserve that kind of love from BOTH parents, not just mothers. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:01 AM Flag
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Huh? What exactly are you upset about? He save his kids above all else. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:05 AM Flag
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I wouldn't exactly call myself "upset" about it; and I'm not sure how to make myself clearer. If my dh were asked OP's question, I hope he would answer "I would give up my dw. No question." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:15 AM Flag
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I don't think this is a male/female mother/father thing. I think it is a world view thing. (In other words, this is about me not men in general.) My belief is that when we got married I committed to making my wife my first priority. I stood before her and everyone I cared about and said that forsaking all others, I would be there for her. I would take care of her. (Not in some 1950's June and Ward Cleaver way but at some very basic level.) I take that obligation seriously. I also love her differently than I love my kids. And a very selfish part of me wants her there by my side. To share my days till we are both old and gray. That said, I'd save my kids because of what I said above. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:14 AM Flag
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already gave up the husband. will never give up a child. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:00 AM Flag
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I could never give up children but it would be very hard to give up dh. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:16 AM Flag
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I honestly don't think I could give up my husband, no matter how much I completely adore my children. As long as the choice was "giving them up [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:27 AM Flag
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^^ sorry... to have save, healthy and wonderful lives [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:27 AM Flag
[ - ] wwyd? 3.5 mo dd sleeps from 10pm to 5am-ish. should i try to train her to sleep to 6am? or wait a couple mos to see if she does it on her own. i haven't trained her at all yet. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:39 AM Flag
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Give her time. 3.5 mos is too young to sleep train in my opinion and she will almost certainly get there in her own time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:40 AM Flag
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Count your blessings and give it time. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:42 AM Flag
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is this a JOKE?? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:42 AM Flag
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"train" her at 3 months old? Is she a dog? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:43 AM Flag
[ - ] Is it safe to use glycolic acid skin care products while pg? I am newly pg and my ob appt isn't for a few wks, but wanted to stop using it now if I should. TIA! 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 07.10.08, 05:37 AM Flag
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My OBs said yeas and I used them throughout both pregnancies. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 06:42 AM Flag
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My OB said OTC face stuff was fine [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 06:47 AM Flag
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my ob said no Retin A and other A products [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 06:49 AM Flag
[ - ] Does anyone know a lot about pool? Is it a bad idea to have ours painted? It's plaster now. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:31 AM Flag
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of course pools can be painted. need special paint (b/c duh will be underwater) and takes a day or two to dry -- usually one would paint before the beginning of swim season, not in the middle [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 06:06 AM Flag
[ - ] How many pairs of shorts do you own? Summer skirts? Dresses? What's your HHI? I hate spending money on myself but I've got threads for summer clothes. 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:21 AM Flag
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2 pair walking shorts, 2 capris, 1 skirt (looking for more)and a couple of sun dresses. HHI 58K everything from ON, Target or H&M [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:29 AM Flag
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4 shorts, 15+ skirts, 15+ dresses, 6 capris. I also work FT. HHI ~$500K. Now is a great time to shop - check out www.jcrew.com for great summer deals! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 06:55 AM Flag
[ - ] Speaking of freaking out about stuff, I'm 35 weeks pg and am suddenly having trouble remembering to be as cautious as I had been earlier on...then I freak out. I had water in my ear last night and put a few drops of rubbing alcohol in to help in evaporate--then I was like, 'that was dumb!' Also downed a turkey cold cut sandwich (with bacon!) at my shower and then instantly remembered listeria and nitrates. What is wrong with me? (Don't answer that.) So weird that I am forgetting I'm pregnant this far along. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:44 AM Flag
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You must be coping pretty well if you can forget you are pg. lol. You may not have long to go now and I'm sure a few drops of alcohol in your ear won't do any harm at all. GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:46 AM Flag
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I think you're fine - and your baby is most likely cooked! I was at a restaurant last week and there was a 8 +mo. preg woman who had tuna sashimi and red wine - I was temped to walk over and slap her on the head! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 06:52 AM Flag
[ - ] Financially I can't see leaving my husband, but our marriage is long gone. I work full time, am always stressed, and am overweight so can't see meeting another man & don't feel like I really care. Care about my health though. I think I need to rally & get in shape both physically & financially -- so hard with 3 kids & little support from friends &, of course, zippo from husband. I just don't think I can take his mental abuse anymore & I need to move on. 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.10.08, 04:51 AM Flag
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so sorry you are going through this but sounds like you know what you have to do. Start slow with the working out but it gets addictive when you see results and you feel empowered. I did this (3-4 times a wk) for 30min on the treadmill and 15min of lifting weights. The weight dropped off fast. I'm big so this was huge for me. You can do it! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:52 AM Flag
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I feel bad for you. You have to start by beleiving you can get through this. Is there anyway that you can involve the kids in excercise? What's happening financially - do you make enough money and spend too much? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:55 AM Flag
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I am not going to address the exercise issue. Frankly its bizarre that of all the issues you mention the only thing people want to solve is your being fat. Can you describe his mental abuse? That will help point to a practical solution. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 06:31 AM Flag
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OP: In a way I feel like talking about his mental abuse is a moot point. Nothing is going to change in our relationship, so whether I stay with him or not I need to focus on me & my happiness. But since you asked, he is standard mode with me is either aggressive or passive aggressive. He behaves as if he hates me. Folds the laundry after I do it, but won't fold mine. Expects me to drive him to see his parents (he physically can't drive) but if he goes to mine he pouts the entire time & makes everyone miserable. Whenever I ask him to help me to do something in the house or with the kids he says, "Why can't you do it." I think our marriage was iffy from the beginning, but he didn't want to have 3 kids & when our twins were born he said: "You have ruined my life & now I am going to ruin yours." It is pretty black & white. Despite my begging, he won't go to therapy so it is kind of a done deal, not that I am necessarily going to leave anytime soon. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:15 AM Flag
[ - ] 2 yo scheduled for 2 hrs. of pre scohol this am. Had a fever upon waking but is now reading normal on thermometer after Ibuprofin. Send him? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:49 AM Flag
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please don't [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:57 AM Flag
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no way. 24 hrs fever free before sending to school. That's the rule with any school [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:02 AM Flag
[ - ] DH annoyed me last night. He got us into serious debt because of his outrageous spending. The last 1.6 yrs we have been paying things down and he's doing better. His shopping habit is starting to creep up again (not a lot but in the last 5mo). I see the new IPOD that looks like the IPHONE charging. He didn't mention he bought it. When he got home I asked him about it and he said yes I got it 3 wks ago and sold my old one. I told him why did he feel the need to hide that from me (he tells me about small purchases since I'm the one paying the bills and watching the budget). I told him if he was able to sell the old one, get the new one without having to spend money more power to him but I don't like the sneakiness. He got pissed that I was upset. I said why did you feel the need to hide it from me (this is a man that likes to show his new toys off). He said he wasn't hiding. I don't like liars and this annoyed me. I don't want to get into the same hole again with debt and am afraid he is starting all over again. Just venting 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:49 AM Flag
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^^^that I was upset but I told him why did he feel the need to hide this from me (he likes to show off his new toys). He said he wasn't hiding it. I said you had it for 3-4 wks and I havent' seen or heard of it..that's hiding it. I'm just worried he's going to get into the same habit and we will be in deep debt again. He doesn't get my concern [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:50 AM Flag
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You have the right to be upset - he has a spending problem and probably knew you would be upset - which is why he didn't tell you. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:51 AM Flag
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op: thank you and that was my point. I was happy to see he was able to get a new one without touching money in the bank ( I checked) but the fact he hid it from me because he had so little faith that I would understand a virtual free swap annoys me. I don't like things being hidden. Makes me feel like god knows what else is he hiding [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:54 AM Flag
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I totally see what you are talking about. I would try to let it go and see if he starts to want to spend more. Any way for him to have a cc and you not know? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:57 AM Flag
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op: no he hasn't any cc that I don't know about. I get the bills and am in charge of paying them. He has been good lately (compared to how he was) but just the thought of these big purchases get me nervous [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:01 AM Flag
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I don't know how you'd be able to swap an ipod for an ipone without paying more money - but if he really was able to do that - then take a deep breath and cut him some slack. If he buys something again and doesn't tell you - then go bolistic... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:07 AM Flag
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yes I thought the same thing about being able to swap it evenly but he may have been putting some money aside. I checked our 2 accts and no money was missing. He didn't charge anything on the one CC we have so all I could think is that he did sell it to someone who overpaid OR maybe he's been putting $20 away here and there to make up for the diff. Thanks for talking to me. I was so annoyed but feel better after being able to vent with you [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:10 AM Flag
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^^^I'm running out now..thx again [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:10 AM Flag
[ - ] is it weird to be 40+ and on facebook? 28 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.10.08, 04:39 AM Flag
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i think so. signed 40 year old. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:01 AM Flag
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not at all. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:01 AM Flag
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umm, i think this was a post asking for opinions. that was mine so how is that wrong? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:14 AM Flag
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to each her own opinion - you two clearly have opposing opinions, not hard to figure out. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:47 AM Flag
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I know a 40++ year old hedge fund manager who is. He thinks it's fantastic. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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np: And his job matters why? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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I would think he'd want some anonymity/privacy [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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nah! I'm 45 and have a page. It is a great way to find old friends. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:05 AM Flag
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Me too! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:58 AM Flag
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im 45 and 5 of my friends just signed up this week. I did a few months ago. It's the trend [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:28 AM Flag
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I'm 37 on facebook and one of my friend's is my dad's 70 year old cousin! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:33 AM Flag
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No. I'm 35 and on Facebook. My mom and dad are both on Facebook, as are many of their friends. All in their 60s. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:43 AM Flag
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A few years ago, yes. Now, no. It is a good networking site. Myspace.com may be a little strange- more for the late teens/early 20's crowd. . Myyearbook.com- more for the tweens to early 20's crowd. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 06:34 AM Flag
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I joined to meet up with some friends I made on this board (and play Scrabulous). But I have also reconnected with people from college, high school, and other stages in my life. It's been interesting. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:41 AM Flag
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^^ also has been a good way of connecting with my nephew who lives a long way from me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:42 AM Flag
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I signed up bec my friend bugged me to but frankly I don't find it any better than email for communicating & hardly ever use it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:48 AM Flag
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me too. Friends told me how great it was--I find it terribly boring & never look at it. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.06.09, 02:12 PM Flag
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I'm 34 and so many old friends are on there (who are my age) and it's been wonderful to reconnect. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:52 AM Flag
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Musicians, artists, etc. of all ages find facebook to be a great networking tool... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:00 AM Flag
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Are you thinking of Myspace? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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My 78 yo grandmother is on there, so although I am not 40+ yet (or anywhere close), I think that it is fine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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Am I the only person who DOESN'T want people from my past to find me? I spent way too much effort getting rid of people in my life. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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I am with you. It's one of the reasons why I am hesitant to join. There are some people I don't want to reconnect with and I know they are on facebook. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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Everyone else I know just seems to find old boyfriends who treated them like crap 10 years ago and start inappropriate text flirting, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:49 AM Flag
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I am more worried about old friends who I purposely disconnected with and have no desire to let them back in. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:54 AM Flag
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Me too. But I think a lot of people say "reconnect with old friends" really mean "find my old boyfriend I can't stop thinking about." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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face book is for teh 30s and 40s - the younger kdis do cooler stuff [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.06.09, 01:06 PM Flag
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like replying to posts that aren't 7 months old? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 03.06.09, 01:09 PM Flag
[ - ] Is it weird to be 40+ and on facebook? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:38 AM Flag
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not at all [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:39 AM Flag
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I'm 40, never been to facebook, not interested to have a blog page but if others want to do it (private page) more power to them. The ones I find weird are the pages open to the public with weird pics and craziness going on (from what I have read or heard) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:40 AM Flag
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^^^sorry meant to respond to OP not to OR [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:40 AM Flag
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why is that so hard to understand? It's fun. I mostly use it to find people I have lost track of - great for that - but if someone wants to out up silly pics, what's the harm? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:06 AM Flag
[ - ] What's the buzz on Hewitt? 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Preschool/Kids 07.10.08, 04:37 AM Flag
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Solid school, very waspy, but they are really trying to work on diversity. Small and nurturing. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:38 AM Flag
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Academically OK? What are the teachers like? Strong? Young, old? How is the administration? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:40 AM Flag
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THe teachers seemed great, I really liked the HOS. I think that it is academically strong, but not "as" tough to get into as the other girls' schools, but still it is very tough. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:41 AM Flag
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It is by far the easiest girls school to get into. That doesn't mean it's not good though. Everyone I know there is very happy. It's quite traditional in its teaching philosophy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 06:28 AM Flag
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True, but in this day and age very few, if any, schools are "easy" to get into [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 09:04 AM Flag
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waspy? everyone i know there is jewish (3 families). [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 06:57 AM Flag
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Very sweet school, thought it was a bit 'small' and not quite as challenging academically as S,B, C, or NBS. Seems a great fit if you have a shy child though- they are very into helping nurture that type of girl. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:22 AM Flag
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I am a parent at the school. Do you have any specific questions? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 08:54 AM Flag
[ - ] kind of confused. been serious with bf for 6 months. very serious. last week was my bday and we went to a b&b for the night and it was really nice. I wouldn't have expected a gift on top of that, but he is super generous and i knew he would. at dinner he said he didn't have the gift on him. he ordered it and had to pick it up at the store and i would have it tomorrow. well the next day came and went and nothing. now its a week and nothing, and no mention of it. it upsets me, as bratty as it sounds, because i just wanted something, even if little from him, with a card and everything. it also means, he never really ordered something from a store and he wasn't being honest. i know this sounds so spoiled, but its more of a statement i am worried he is making then anything else. 17 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 07.10.08, 04:20 AM Flag
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don't walk, but run away from him! seriously. if he cared enough, he could have said "this dinner is your gift"! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:22 AM Flag
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meaning its the lie that bothered you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:22 AM Flag
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^^^he did surprise me with b&b trip etc [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:24 AM Flag
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that is really weird. why would he mention it and then not deliver or talk about it again? it doesn't sound spoiled. i would wonder wtf if someone did that to me. i would ask him about it. just tell him you are wondering why he would say it and then not deliver. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:26 AM Flag
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the weirdest part is, he is very good about that stuff. thinks of everything, so in some way it seems a bit passive agressive [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:27 AM Flag
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Could it just be that he forgot about it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:15 AM Flag
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the lie would have annoyed me. I can't stand lies. My bday was last month and we went away for the weekend. All I expected since I knew my weekend was a treat was a bday card. He gave me a card with something very nice written inside. I was very happy. IF he didn't get me my card I would have been very bothered [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:27 AM Flag
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If you were me I would ask him...the wondering and suspicion would drive me crazy. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:27 AM Flag
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whats worse is that my best friend called and he was right next to me and she in an excitedly way said "whats the present!?" cause she really wanted to know. he heard it and said it irritated him. i dont know whats going on with him. btw, i am not someone who acts entitled, etc. and i feel funny asking, because i feel like if he wanted to give it, he would [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:29 AM Flag
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np: ugh he was irritated by your best friend asking? Sounds like he didn't get you anything, forgot and her call made him feel like shit...which he should since he's the one that lied [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:42 AM Flag
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what did he say when he was irritated? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:43 AM Flag
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if you have a good relationship with him then ask him. make light of it and of him but you should discuss it because you should be able to talk to a guy you are getting serious with. can you ask in sort of a teasing jabbing but " i don't really care" way. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:33 AM Flag
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just ask him. If he stumbles tell him no need for him to have lied and he could have said this trip was your gift. But the lie would annoy me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:41 AM Flag
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Did you ask about a gift - or did his comment come up when he overheard your girlfriend? He should be pissed off if the comment came from you or your girlfriend. He was already being generous and was being asked for more. If he made the comment unprompted then the fact that he made it up is a problem [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:49 AM Flag
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You should say, "honey -- can you tell me which imaginary store my imaginary gift came from because I want to imagine something in a different size." [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:22 AM Flag
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^^^ or "because I think I might go there for your birthday present" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:25 AM Flag
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Yes you should ask him about it but do it ASSUMING he has a perfectly good explanation (the store mis-ordered & is ordering again or he is getting something engraved, it is being resized, etc) because think how spoiled/entitled you would sound if you accused him all huffy & pouting about his "lie" and then found out he was doing something really sweet. If in fact, you then find out he really just said it bec he felt like he "should" have a present but hadn't gotten around to it, then you tell him the B&B & dinner was oe than enough & you were just bothered by the fact he said he had something & then didn't deliver. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 07:30 AM Flag
[ - ] in the fall both my dc will be in schools (though different schools) how do you organize this? sep folders for each child or school? tia. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:19 AM Flag
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last yr I had 2 dd in 2 diff. schools. I kept both school calenders up near each other. really didn't need folders for the schools but I did keep important dates at my desk. It wasn't hard at all. I just has to get used to the 2 diff. schedules (one full day one half day on diff. days) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:38 AM Flag
[ - ] please help me make this decision. i have been a sahm for the last two years with my dd who just turned two (i have worked pt here and there but she has never been left more than 3-4 hours). i am currently looking to start working again. i was thinking pt (4-5 hours) as a tutor and she would go to daycare during that time. i have been offered a ft job at a potential daycare. the pay is low and the hours would be long. i feel like it might be good because would be there with her but i also feel like i am abandoning her for 8 hours a day while i watch someone else's kids. wwyd? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 04:17 AM Flag
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Give it a try. If she would be in the same daycare as you and you would see her during the day - it may not be so bad [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:01 AM Flag
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If you're going to work in daycare try not to use words like "abandon" when thinking about sending your child there. With the cost of daycare, you will probably be better off working fulltime at the dc place (and getting really discounted rate) than tutoring and paying full price for daycare. You will get to see your daughter often and, if you work at the right place (such as Bright Horizons), you will be building valuable experience which you can parlay into a management career in daycare. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 07.10.08, 05:19 AM Flag
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