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[ - ] Hi Ladies! Just back from being away for a week. Did you miss me? Did I miss anything major on UB? TIA 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.23.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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Where were you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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Nowhere, just had house guests, etc. so no time to UB. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:37 AM Flag
[ - ] Philly moms: Where is the best beach to go to for a day trip? 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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Longport or Margate [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:32 AM Flag
[ - ] I am hosting a play date for 4-5 2.8 year olds. One of them cannot eat anything with wheat. Any snack suggestions? 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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fruit. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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cut up apples and grapes, cheese sticks, wheat free crackers and hummos, sorbet [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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fruit, cheese. Maybe ask the Mom what the kid likes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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mini rice cakes, carrot sticks with dips (like hummus or gluten-free ranch dressing), fruit, raisins [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:33 AM Flag
[ - ] You're reading a novel and come across a character named "Philippa Jones." Knowing nothing else about her, what do you assume about her / what image springs to mind? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:29 AM Flag
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English sounding name. Upper middle class. Works in PR, advertising etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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double that if you add a hyphenated last name, like "brock-jones" [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:36 AM Flag
[ - ] My sister has lost it. She's 31 and here's her marraige history. Married at 22, divorced at 24, married at 25, divorced at 26, married at 27 and divorced at 29, married at 30 and just divorced at 31. She's now engaged again, and it's been 4 months since her divorce. And these are all guys around her age, all with good jobs, all first marraiges for them. How do I stop her from doing this a 5th time around? 32 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:28 AM Flag
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You don't. The men must know her history. Maybe #5 is the one! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:29 AM Flag
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I am just worried she'll divorce him and then #6 will come around [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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Why worry? It'll probably happen. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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I would like for her to stop marrying as a hobby. I mean every few years I have to introduce my kids to Uncle ? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:35 AM Flag
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Wow, she must be great in bed. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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I think it was husband #2 who told my DH that she is [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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is this for real? what do your parents say? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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They can't stand it but they pay for hte weddings and indulge her anyway [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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ENABLERS. That would drive me nuts. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:34 AM Flag
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Yeah basically......they said they are concerned that she keeps doing this but said that she needs to find a husband that will stick [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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Why can't she have a long engagement like everyone else in the world? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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She prefers short engagements, she doesn't want to spend a lot of time planning a wedding. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:38 AM Flag
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The engagement period doesn't have to be spent only plannign the wedding. She could just LIVE with the guy for a couple years. Most relationships fizzle in 2 years, she seems to be the poster child for this research. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:40 AM Flag
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I know, I know.....she doesn't get it. So instead she gets married and divorced. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:41 AM Flag
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UGH to the 10th power! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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they should NOT be paying for these weddings! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:51 AM Flag
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They won't stop [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:55 AM Flag
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then they are as bad as your sister. No wonder she is a mess. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:02 PM Flag
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how f***ing rich and stupid are yuor parenys. She is 31 she should be paying for ger 5th wedding. Now I have heard everything. Did she return all those past gifts and does she expect the same people to come over and over with new gifts? Tell me she has had 5 showers? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:07 PM Flag
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My parents have money and yes they are paying for these weddings. And she stopped having a shower after the 3rd wedding. She has not returned the gifts. She always registers at Williams Sonoma amongst other stores. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:24 PM Flag
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do you buy her presents for each wedding? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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You are great. Keep them coming. :) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:39 AM Flag
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myob [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:08 PM Flag
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hook her up with the UB brother who has impregnanted 3 different women! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:22 PM Flag
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OP: I thought that when I read that story the first time. They'd be perfect for each other. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:23 PM Flag
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At least your sister is not having dc with all of her husbands. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:25 PM Flag
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OP: that's the only good part, she hasn't had a child yet. She told me she prefers to see if the marriage will work before having a kid. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:26 PM Flag
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So she does have some brain, good thing:) [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:29 PM Flag
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LOL....yes she has a brain to an extent. Actually she also has a good job in higher education [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:30 PM Flag
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Does she change her name every time she marries? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:32 PM Flag
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yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 01:51 PM Flag
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ha ha!!!! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 12:24 PM Flag
[ - ] Blood in my urine, and frequent urgency to go. Do you think it could just be from sex? Wa sthinking of waiting a day to call the doctor... 8 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:28 AM Flag
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no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:29 AM Flag
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pls elaborate...could I just have a bladder infection from oral sex? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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yes, that could be what caused it. I thought you were asking if the blood in your pee could just be from sex, as in not an infection. You need to go to the doctor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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def a urinary tract infection. get thee to a doc for some medicine. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:29 AM Flag
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ita before it becomes painful [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:30 AM Flag
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itta...in the meantime, take a bunch of vitamin c. it really helps. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:45 AM Flag
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bladder infection [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:29 AM Flag
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sounds like it could be something to do with kidneys..go to dr. now [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:30 AM Flag
[ - ] Carseats on Airplanes: 0 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:25 AM Flag
[ - ] Anyone know anything about cholestasis during pregnancy? I have been itchy for about 2 weeks. Started with the belly but has spread to upper and form arms. No rash, tiny bumps show up occasionally though- almost invisible.... I read some scary stuff online about what it could be! 37 weeks PG. 10 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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Expecting 06.23.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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What does your ob say? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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of course she isn't in today. waiting for nurse to call back now that i am officially freaked out. baby supposed to be delivered next week for other reasons. now i just want to know all is ok. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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GL [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:28 AM Flag
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I had PUPPPs on my stomach, legs and arms. It was pretty awful. You can read scary stuff about it online too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:24 AM Flag
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i had severe itching when i was pregnant, belly was the worst and i could only wear certain clothes that didn't make it worse. dr said it was not big deal and normal. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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what kind of scary stuff? i'm 11 weeks and have gotten a few itchy bumps on my legs and arms. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:33 AM Flag
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i had ezcema late in pregnancy and it was brutal. derm said it was technically unrelated to pregnancy but i don't buy it. friend had cholestasis and hers was worse than mine. delivered her a bit early b/c of it - since there is a very slightly higher risk of stillborn with it. doc will be able to tell if that's what you have and as long as you feel movement, don't worry until you talk to your doc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:36 AM Flag
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^^^should specify so you don't panic: they delivered her 2 weeks early - not very early. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:37 AM Flag
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I had cholestasis; the itching was worst around my belly but became generalized. This was at around 37 weeks. It took several days to get the test results and went for fetal monitoring every day. At 38w2d they diagnosed and induced immediately. My 5 mo. DS was fine and the itchiness disappeared as soon as I delivered. As long as it's diagnosed quickly, you and your DB will be fine. GL. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:08 PM Flag
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^^^the standard practice, I think, is to induce at 38 weeks. really, it will be ok. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 06:10 PM Flag
[ - ] would this upset you? man i have been seeing for almost 6 months is divorced and has a child with his ex. She tends to get very upset about him making his own decisions in his life and still tries to control him. I asked him what would happen if he decided to get married and move in with someone. he said "well, she doesn't want to live with me, so i don't understand why she would be upset". my point being, he always goes back to "she doesn't want to live with me" "she doesn't want to be with me", "she would never want to get back together". as though its her decision entirely and if she came back tomorrow he would jump at the opportunity. am i being oversensitive? she left him FWIW. 15 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.23.08, 11:21 AM Flag
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No it sounds like he is still thinking about her a lot. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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Sounds like he isn't quite over it. It would bother me. But I'm not sure you can approach him about it or do anything about it either. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:23 AM Flag
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OP: thats the thing. i don't think i can do anything about it. i am scared to even move closer to him because of comments like that that he makes. it was years ago btw [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:25 AM Flag
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He sounds bitter. He might not still want to get together with her, but there's definitely issues with him getting past the separation. I think there are plenty of other fish in the sea. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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how would i know the difference between bitter and still "in love"? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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You can't. And he might not either. You have to assess your relationship based on what you DO know. This is an issue that obviously bothers you and perhaps rightfully so. But what about his other qualities? Would it be tragic to let this one go and move on to another relationship? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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not tragic but we have been together 6 months and have grown quite close. and i really really like him in my life [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:32 AM Flag
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It doesn't sound like he is over being dumped. I do not think you should get too serious with this guy-- you don't want to be the transition gf [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:24 AM Flag
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6 months divorced, how long separated? My mom left my dad and sounded very similar, he didn't get over the divorce for 3 years. It doesn't sound like he is ready for another relationship yet. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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he has been divorced for 2.5 years. other then that he seems to be great [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:27 AM Flag
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Just based on my experience w/ my dad, I would say he's not ready yet. There is no point to dating someone that isn't over his ex in 2.5 years. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:28 AM Flag
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np: why would you think he isn't over her. i posted below about the idea that he is making a point, as in why would she care, she doesnt want to be married to me anyway. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:29 AM Flag
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maybe he is just making a point "i don't see why she would be upset if you borrowed her dress. she doesn't even like it or wear it anyway" see what i mean? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:26 AM Flag
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um, no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:29 AM Flag
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why not? just because he is making a point about why she shouldnt care does not mean he is still in love with his ex wife [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:30 AM Flag
[ - ] Having a second DS. The wife of the Mohel we used, and will use again is a RE broker, we used her when buying our house. Any chance the Mohel will give us a discount? The going rate is over $700 cash! 4 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:17 AM Flag
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Doubt it. Sounds like a tacky thing to ask for. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:20 AM Flag
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But if things are really tight for you, I would just ask the mohel if he could consider reducing his fee. Don't mention his wife. He might do it out of the kindness of his heart, and he certainly won't forget that you used his wife as a broker. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:21 AM Flag
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most mohels will take less b/c it's such an important jewish law to have a bris and they don't want to deny someone b/c of financial hardship. HOWEVER, if you are having this bris in a $1mm house in Westchester (or somewhere similar) I think the financial hardship clause doesn't really apply to you. Suck it up and fork over the cash. That said, if you are really having hardship, definitely ask him if he'd accept less. He'll say yes. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:31 AM Flag
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It's worth the cost for a good circumcision.... you get what you pay for! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 01.21.09, 05:47 PM Flag
[ - ] What are some good restaurants for a birthday dinner tonight on the Upper West Side? Casual because my 3 year old is coming. 1 Reply [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.23.08, 11:15 AM Flag
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I like Isabella's but I've only been there for brunch. They are fine with kids. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:25 AM Flag
[ - ] After school activities? New to the city with a 8yo girl and 10yo boy. Boy likes judo/ karate. Girl likes gymnastics/ ballet. Need something between 3:30- 6/ 7pm. Any suggestions? 2 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:14 AM Flag
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Chelsea piers if you are downtown or amenable to traveling downtown. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:16 AM Flag
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Where are you located? The 92nd Street Y and Ballet Academy East both have ballet and lots of activities. I am not experienced at all with karate. Welcome, hope they adjust okay! [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:31 AM Flag
[ - ] What are some recommended nursery schools (in your opinion) on the upper west side? New to town, thanks. 3 Replies [ Reply | Watch | More
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New York City 06.23.08, 11:12 AM Flag
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There is a book you can buy at Barnes and Noble which will give you accurate information. Or join the Parent's League and you can get some good books from them. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:13 AM Flag
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mandell, brownstone, claremont [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:14 AM Flag
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IPS, Browstone, Woodside are all play based. Claremont, Mandell if you want test prep, academic [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.23.08, 11:19 AM Flag
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