Family Forum / Marriage / Marriage / August 2008

I still can't believe this story.  Only the Register would carry it.
German policewomen took industrial action because although a bullet-proof
vest stops the bullet, the impact pushes the underwires from their bras
into their skin!  And they have now been issued with 3 uniform bras ...

Has anyone run into this situation?  Living with
someone who never has a good word to say
about anything, and you feel sorry for them, and
devote your life and strength towards lifting their

From Dearcupid.org, an anonymous writer:
"When the pain of staying outweighs the fear
of the unknown , you will have your answer."
Erin

That's what the extreme anorexia,
daily exercise regimes, and swimsuit
outfits are all about -- the big event
of the summer is coming, and so is

Most of you have known me for over a year now, and watched me struggle
through issues relating to my husband's two daughters (+25) and
parents (+80) and sisters (40-50). You've helped me learn when and
where to draw boundaries, what kinds are reasonable and loving and

Detecting a Criminal Mind, by 'What does he (or she) NOT talk about,
NOT look at, NOT do?'
                                                       25 July 2008
                                               {HRI 20080725-V1.3.2}

Second visit in about a month for a Scaling.
Neil Diamond on the music system... again.
I tell the clerk, "I'll pay you good money to play
something else."

Today was my husband's half-day at work, to get off at noon.  He took
on 3 extra hours, and we were both pleased about the overtime.  While
he was at work, I dropped the  younger 2 boys off at daycamp and took
the older 2 to the dentist.  All of us ( the older 2 and I) were there

No withering looks, no second-guessing, eye-rolling, breath-huffing
for 5 days now..   And a strange thing is happeneing.  The boys MUST
have noticed the change in my behavior toward their dad.  All of a
sudden they are complaining about him more, mostly light-hearted

im looking queen of my heart
im new here lol.

Is either :
1. I'm a coward; or
2. I'm scared shitless.
Reading on couch in living room. Doorbell rings, I poke head up first

Has any man here thought they may have IMS; irritable male syndrome?
There has been some scientific info that when men's testosterone
levels drop they become withdrawn and more emotional.
It seems odd because I thought high levels of T made men more