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Posted by gabbix2 on July 15, 2003, at 12:57:14
In reply to I don't know how you do it!, posted by giget on July 15, 2003, at 12:33:20
Oh Thanks, I don't work though, I endure tons of pain and keep my dishes washed, does that count?
Oh wait, I wash my dishes, and feed my cat! And today I had a shower and did my hair...
Holy, you did get the colossal dump of catastrophe, my goodness, I can't believe at those times your heart just doesn't stop beating,
its like you're just where your on your knees cause you can't take it, and something else just
falls. I'm so sorry.
I wish I could do more than say that.
My catastrophe's started last year, and have pretty well covered everything except thankfully my physical health is still okay.
I've lost everything else though. I look around and feel like I've walked into somebody else's book....I'm just really glad we have each other to talk to. I don't know what I'd do without this place I really don't.
WEll my mom is coming so I better go de puff my eyes.. Thats another thing, I never thought my mom would be my 'big company' for the week..
I used to be so damn cool ; )
Posted by giget on July 15, 2003, at 13:03:41
In reply to Re: I don't know how you do it!, posted by gabbix2 on July 15, 2003, at 12:57:14
That is a job... it can be even harder than mine sometimes. Hang in there, seeing your mom should help. What decade are you? I am middle 20... lots to deal with at this age!
When you are done with your dishes, can you please come and do mine... I will pay you heafty!
> Oh Thanks, I don't work though, I endure tons of pain and keep my dishes washed, does that count?
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> Oh wait, I wash my dishes, and feed my cat! And today I had a shower and did my hair...
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> Holy, you did get the colossal dump of catastrophe, my goodness, I can't believe at those times your heart just doesn't stop beating,
> its like you're just where your on your knees cause you can't take it, and something else just
> falls. I'm so sorry.
> I wish I could do more than say that.
> My catastrophe's started last year, and have pretty well covered everything except thankfully my physical health is still okay.
> I've lost everything else though. I look around and feel like I've walked into somebody else's book....
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> I'm just really glad we have each other to talk to. I don't know what I'd do without this place I really don't.
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> WEll my mom is coming so I better go de puff my eyes.. Thats another thing, I never thought my mom would be my 'big company' for the week..
> I used to be so damn cool ; )
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Posted by noa on July 15, 2003, at 17:13:23
In reply to Re: I don't know how you do it!, posted by giget on July 15, 2003, at 13:03:41
Have you seen the book "Quarterlife Crisis"? It is about adjustment in the 20's.
Posted by noa on July 15, 2003, at 17:14:07
In reply to Re: I don't know how you do it!, posted by gabbix2 on July 15, 2003, at 12:57:14
Gabbi, why are you so sure the boyfriend won't be in touch? Didn't you say he was going to be out of reach techologically for a while?
Posted by noa on July 15, 2003, at 17:15:34
In reply to Re: I don't know how you do it! » giget, posted by noa on July 15, 2003, at 17:13:23
> Have you seen the book "Quarterlife Crisis"? It is about adjustment in the 20's.
Posted by gabbix2 on July 15, 2003, at 17:44:33
In reply to Re: I don't know how you do it! » gabbix2, posted by noa on July 15, 2003, at 17:14:07
yes, he did tell me he would be out of reach,
but he also said he would write, and because I don't have a phone, he was going to call a friend of mine and leave a phone number where he could be reached, none of this has happened.I know he's checked his emails, (I have permission to use his email) but he didn't get back to me. Any one of these things could be explained but not all of them.
I *could* be over reacting as I've had 2 boyfriends disappear before. Something doesn't feel right to me though. I feel like if he's taking this long to get in touch, if he does get in touch
he must be scared to tell me something...
and that couldn't be good. Its been almost 3 weeks now. He was planning to be gone a couple of months, so maybe he still thinks this is early
I don't know really... I guess I'm trying to be realistic?
Posted by Penny on July 15, 2003, at 18:10:15
In reply to Re: Actually, YESAC should see this book link, too, posted by noa on July 15, 2003, at 17:15:34
> > Have you seen the book "Quarterlife Crisis"? It is about adjustment in the 20's.
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Hey! I have that book! Although, I think, I could've written that book...Too bad I didn't. Then I wouldn't have all of my financial problems! :-(
Posted by noa on July 15, 2003, at 18:35:32
In reply to Re: Actually, YESAC should see this book link, too » noa, posted by Penny on July 15, 2003, at 18:10:15
Yeah, if I had a nickel for all the books I could have written but didn't!
Posted by lostsailor on July 15, 2003, at 19:01:29
In reply to The vanishing boyfriend.. noa, posted by gabbix2 on July 15, 2003, at 17:44:33
Posted by gabbix2 on July 15, 2003, at 19:37:06
In reply to Re: The vanishing (((((GABBI))) from me and Aurora (nm), posted by lostsailor on July 15, 2003, at 19:01:29
Posted by lostsailor on July 15, 2003, at 19:51:23
In reply to Thank you Aurora, and Lost Sailor... (nm), posted by gabbix2 on July 15, 2003, at 19:37:06
gabbi,
could some of my ex's just be MIA
did you ever see the movie "the vanishing"
I don't get it at all. # now Boyfriends have just went "poof" or "poof" with permission.
my last 2...ummm three "serious" g/f's have been canadian. Is it somehing that is unique to your country with americans left scratching thier heads not knowing that this is the norm??
why do they vanish??? where do they go??? why do you put up with it???
I'm confused.
Stop me before I love again,
~tony
Posted by gabbix2 on July 15, 2003, at 20:01:41
In reply to Re: Thank you Aurora, and Lost Sailor..., posted by lostsailor on July 15, 2003, at 19:51:23
Curiouser and Curiouser Tony, because you see
my Boyfriend was American. So is this some American /Canadian combination that causes the disappearance. Is it a plot?And I didn't really have time to put up with it, because he was wonderful but you know not "Too good to be true" and then he just vanished.
We could start our own website and conspiracy theory, and you know people would believe us..
Posted by lostsailor on July 15, 2003, at 20:11:52
In reply to Re: Thank you Aurora, and Lost Sailor..., posted by gabbix2 on July 15, 2003, at 20:01:41
I am starting to this that "Too good to be true" is too good to be true:(
~tony
Posted by gabbix2 on July 15, 2003, at 20:31:55
In reply to Re: Thank you Aurora, and Lost Sailor..., posted by gabbix2 on July 15, 2003, at 20:01:41
I said that exact thing to a friend yesterday Tony,
I said well he wasn't even "To good to be true"
Except for the fact that he wasn't to good to be true, which actually worried me, because I thought then he was probably to good to be true :(Its very sad, when you've got that little hope left.
Posted by lostsailor on July 15, 2003, at 21:01:06
In reply to Re: Thank you Aurora, and Lost Sailor... » gabbix2, posted by gabbix2 on July 15, 2003, at 20:31:55
Gabbix,
Who really knows anymore?
I am really starting though think I may become a “spinster” with a ton of cats later in life.
I am not really liking that image, but an so sick of heartache that I am seriously wondering if pain is worth the price of something that seems so fleeting.It’s funny, because you don’t seem that picky and nor am I. By that I mean we are both probably total sticklers for some things---say honesty, fidelity, compassion, but not for many of the things that comprise the “ideal mate” to many others.
UUGG, it makes me so mad at times. There are occasions that I feel I should just beg my ex to forgive me for really doing nothing wrong at all and at least not be alone, but that will never happen. At least I have found enough respect that I wouldn’t even consider that other than a quick thought that quickly repulses me.
I kinda met someone a week or so ago and sat thinking/knowing that on the first meeting I was already put off by many of her value(ables)s. I tried to flip the conversation in so many different ways but they seemed to keep leading back to what one should have (acquire/own) and not the least in how they are attained or at what stake to others.
I like to think of my-self as so easy going, but at the same time know that anyone dating me, has a handful to deal with. I try to think, though, that most of what I have to offer is worth fighting a bit for (eg them having to deal with my neuroses, but is that that much to ask all things in a relationship all things considered….??????????
I say no. My therapist thinks not, but why than is love so elusive??? I don’t know if you like woody allen’s flicks, but there this seen in “”Annie hall”” where he is walking and wondering about love and this old woman just passes saying “love fades” WHY is what I want to know…I guess we all do…
~t
Posted by gabbix2 on July 15, 2003, at 21:34:18
In reply to Re: Thank you Aurora, and Lost Sailor..., posted by lostsailor on July 15, 2003, at 21:01:06
Its true, and yet, most of my relationships have started with conversations just like this..
and I've been impressed by what seemed to be a sense of honor, (my last ex had two little girls he thought the world of, and had always kept his word, we discussed this very thing)I've gotten so careful, like you said, not about the 'money, or the other, fluff, but integrity,
and character, and I swear you still think okay I really know someone, and god I questioned this guy, I gave him every opportunity to change his mind in case he thought 'oh she'll go nuts if I leave her.'
So finally after he convinced me, and my friends convinced me that this was real I could relax..
off he goes. I know not where. So I really wonder
how do you ever know? And I'm just not emotionally tough enough to take this.
But I don't want to be alone either. But if that didn't ensure a safe bet what the hell does?And I'm still so confused, I checked his email, he still has all our emails 188 of them in a little folder, my picture with a little heart around it, .. so whatever it was was real for a while anyway????
And yet this seems like deja vous, cause a conversation like this is how he and i met...
Oh its just so strange. But I don't want to give up either.
Posted by gabbix2 on July 15, 2003, at 21:34:19
In reply to Re: Thank you Aurora, and Lost Sailor..., posted by lostsailor on July 15, 2003, at 21:01:06
Its true, and yet, most of my relationships have started with conversations just like this..
and I've been impressed by what seemed to be a sense of honor, (my last ex had two little girls he thought the world of, and had always kept his word, we discussed this very thing)I've gotten so careful, like you said, not about the 'money, or the other, fluff, but integrity,
and character, and I swear you still think okay I really know someone, and god I questioned this guy, I gave him every opportunity to change his mind in case he thought 'oh she'll go nuts if I leave her.'
So finally after he convinced me, and my friends convinced me that this was real I could relax..
off he goes. I know not where. So I really wonder
how do you ever know? And I'm just not emotionally tough enough to take this.
But I don't want to be alone either. But if that didn't ensure a safe bet what the hell does?And I'm still so confused, I checked his email, he still has all our emails 188 of them in a little folder, my picture with a little heart around it, .. so whatever it was was real for a while anyway????
And yet this seems like deja vous, cause a conversation like this is how he and i met...
Oh its just so strange. But I don't want to give up either.
Posted by gabbix2 on July 15, 2003, at 22:26:38
In reply to Re: Thank you Aurora, and Lost Sailor..., posted by gabbix2 on July 15, 2003, at 21:34:19
Its still very new as in this week new, well actually I'm not absolutely positive he's not coming back yet. It sure looks that way though.
Posted by lostsailor on July 15, 2003, at 22:35:22
In reply to Sorry I really went on there » gabbix2, posted by gabbix2 on July 15, 2003, at 22:26:38
it, ok...that's what friends are for, gabbi. I'm sure I'll be weeping here not long after I meet that "special someone" soon enough...
that's if I ever....
~t
Posted by lostsailor on July 15, 2003, at 22:44:31
In reply to Re: Sorry I really went on there, posted by lostsailor on July 15, 2003, at 22:35:22
Oh, and don’t forget the early morning TV show we could host with the website. We could have many guests from here, our docs, ex’s, the reps numerous drug companies, and don’t forget the Man, himself…. live in person…it’s Dr. Bob...
Posted by gabbix2 on July 16, 2003, at 15:57:32
In reply to Re: Sorry I really went on there, posted by lostsailor on July 15, 2003, at 22:35:22
Which one is worse? Now neither of us sound like piglet or pooh, we sound like Eeyors'
But Now I honestly don't know if its just time I faced facts. But then I think what if I just get all cynical and turn away the one person that was sincere. And then I think I could drive myself crazy thinking this way, but then I guess I'm already there. Its just such a more painful type of crazy.
I'd much rather be at the type of crazy I was a few months ago.
I could live with someone not loving me, but why the lies? Why go through all that trouble? Why spend all that money? And dammit he's not even around to give me phony answers. And this all sounds kind of funny but its really not :(
On Top of that, I pawned the ring yesterday which was a real diamond, (at least that was real)
I had no clue what to look for I've never had a real jewel.. and I only got 50 bucks for it.
I don't want to sell it yet. Well my cat got the expensive catnip anyway.
Posted by lostsailor on July 16, 2003, at 19:54:29
In reply to Oh Dear.. » lostsailor, posted by gabbix2 on July 16, 2003, at 15:57:32
I am so sorry, but also a bit lost about this:
>>On Top of that, I pawned the ring yesterday<<
?? did you (see below)was it an engagement ring??What if he come back with a "good excuse"--(don't ask what I think that could be after all this time, but I am always letting people walk, I mean march on me) What would you tell him????
>>I don't want to sell it yet<<
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>>which was a real diamond, (at least that was real)
I had no clue what to look for I've never had a real jewel<<
I had to giggle at that part a bit. When I made the mistake of buying my ex a ring (which eventually went flying over Niagra Falls) I was told to make sure the stone is real---LIKE I would know...and what does it mean if the person you give it to checks on it. What I mean is, I guess, if dating ect who is going to look up the market value of a gift???I guess maybe this stems from my not wearing any jewlery that has not been hand made sinse I was a teen, I guess....
Aurora and I am glad you scored for your cat, though.
~t
oh, you are not seeing huffalumps yet are you????
Posted by kara lynne on July 16, 2003, at 19:56:11
In reply to Re: Thank you Aurora, and Lost Sailor..., posted by lostsailor on July 15, 2003, at 21:01:06
--There are occasions that I feel I should just beg my ex to forgive me for really doing nothing wrong at all and at least not be alone-
Posted by gabbix2 on July 16, 2003, at 20:19:29
In reply to Re: Oh Dear..Oh bother, says pooh--gabbs, posted by lostsailor on July 16, 2003, at 19:54:29
That gave me the best laugh, thank you so much,
no, no Haffalumps yet, nor any of the fiercer animals. But you never know when those will
surprise you because you could just be walking
and they say HALOOOOOO and drop on you.The ring yes, it was an engagement ring, but he wanted to do it "properly" when he got back. I only knew this because my friend told me. Me I'm not one for ceremony.
If he had an excuse? I don't know. Perhaps he thought the ring was enough to make me feel secure and he didn't need to go out of his way
with letter writing, 3 weeks can go by fast and he's not near any phones or computers. He's waay out in the boonies. He let me know repeatedly that we'd be out of contact. I should have heard something by now though.
I'd probably forgive him though because he did leave to earn money for the two of us, in theory anyway.This not knowing is just killing me, my hair is starting to fall out.
Thank you Sailor
Posted by yesac on July 17, 2003, at 9:55:10
In reply to Re: I don't know how you do it! » giget, posted by noa on July 15, 2003, at 17:13:23
Yeah, I had looked at that book a bit 2 years ago after graduating, but never actually read it and kind of forgot about it. Maybe I should take another look...
Why is this such an underaddressed topic? My years since graduating college have been among the toughest in a different way than ever before. They talk about college being such a big adjustment, but MY GOODNESS, after college has been so much harder! You don't meet people, you're on your own, there's not that "community" like in college, there's no one to help. UGH.
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