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To: mattdono
The problem is that if you spend your time working to make more money, she concludes you are neglecting her and the children (or just her if she's selfish). But if you spend your time with her and the children, she concludes you're a loser who's not ambitious enough to get ahead. Either way, she's got her reason for divorce.
271 posted on 08/13/2003 2:00:47 PM PDT by Tall_Texan (http://righteverytime.blogspot.com - home to Tall_Texan's new column.)
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To: Tall_Texan; Mo1
Humor break (Let's face it, we need one on this thread!) courtesy of Mo...

An 80 year old man went to the doctor for a checkup and the doctor was amazed at what good shape the guy was in. The doctor asked, "To what do you attribute your good health?"

The old timer said, "I'm a golfer and that's why I'm in such good shape. I'm up well before daylight and out golfing up and down the fairways."

The doctor said, "Well, I'm sure that helps, but there's got to be more to it. How old was your dad when he died?"

The old timer said, "Who said my dad's dead?"

The doctor said, "You mean you're 80 years old and your dad's still alive? How old is he?"

The old timer said, "He's 100 yrs old and, in fact, he golfed with me this morning, and that's why he's still alive ... he's a golfer."

The doctor said, "Well, that's great, but I'm sure there's more to it. How about your dad's dad? How old was he when he died?"

The old timer said, "Who said my grandpa's dead?"

The doctor said, "You mean you're 80 years old and your grandfather's still living! How old is he?"

The old timer said, "He's 118 yrs old."

The doctor was getting frustrated at this point and said, "I guess he went golfing with you this morning too?"

The old timer said, "No...Grandpa couldn't go this morning because he got married."

The Doctor said in amazement, "Got married!! Why would a 118-year-old guy want to get married?"

The old timer said, "Who said he wanted to?"

274 posted on 08/13/2003 2:10:01 PM PDT by null and void
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To: Tall_Texan
Well, I am not totally cynical about it. As I posted a few posts ago, I just want it to be a plain deal between her and I.

I always make time for my kids. I thought that women were supposed to be turned on by a "good dad" and someone who chips in around the house? Interestingly, laurav made a similar comment on the post that someone put up before.

laurav said, "If men understood how sexy it is to help with housework without being asked, to change diapers, to call babysitters, to play with the kids ... they'd do more of it."

Phantom Lord retorted, "Ya right. Trust me. Many of us have tried that tactic after being informed by our wives that it would "increase their interest". It is nothing more than a big fat LIE!"

I think that I might side with Phantom Lord on this one. During a "dry spell", I worked extra hard around the house, made dinner for nearly 5 1/2 straight weeks (though with a few nights out), and met one of my workout goals by getting down to 11% BF. All the while, I didn't once instigate or suggest a "romp"; just maybe some playful flirting. All the while: nothing. Now, that wasn't a normal occassion and, thankfully, we haven't had another "dry spell" like that, but I was shaking my head. Luckily that seems to have been an anomoly (fingers still cross)

276 posted on 08/13/2003 2:15:30 PM PDT by mattdono
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