Thank you ladies It all sounds like good advice. It's nice to hear how others would handle this situation. My kids are the most important thing...and their happiness means more to me than my own.
Have to admit...this is the best blog i've seen all morning! Wonderful!!
I constantly worry about my youngest daughter and what she sees, not just in me, but in everyone around her. She is a kind and loving child who loves to laugh...and i hope she can continue to be this way into her adult yrs.
Thank you for posting this...it is a great reminder!
Come on Jim, i don't think that's what she's saying at all.
If a man tells me he has a house and a car (as most men do have these things) i'm not impressed (i have one of each too). But if he tells me he has them...and doesn't?? Well that's flat out lying. I don't like a lier. If he lies about that, which is a pretty huge, what else is he gonna lie about??
I want my man to be honest. If he has nothing...that's ok. As long as he's not lazy. I've never cared what's in a mans bank acct...but what's in his heart does matter!
I agree SD...my experience has been worse than a nightmare So tired of the games these men like to play on us. (ok..not all you guys...but there is one in particular) Here's hoping you find love and happiness Good luck sweetie
I honestly had to read your blog several times to grasp what you were trying to say. Must say...it was mind boggling...but think i am coming closer to what is being said. Good luck in your quest
I personally never grew up on a ranch...only a big farm. But i'll give my 2 cents worth anyway.
As long as you are both faithful while you are out working supporting your means of living...why wouldn't it work? I see nothing wrong with a hard working man that can't be there every night to tuck his partner to bed. Growing up...my daddy was away for two weeks at a time...then home for 3-4 days. My mother and us kids handled the farm while he was gone on the dredge boat. We took care of the sheep, cows, horses, chickens and pigs. My mother is still a strong woman because of it. They were both happy and trusted each other.
As long as you love each other, trust and not mess around...there's nothing stopping you from having a long and happy relationship. My parents are celebrating their 40th wedding anniversary soon.
So yes....it can and does work if you find the right partner.
I feel for you...i'm going thru the same thing right now. I'm quitting for my health, my kids, and to save money too. I'm wanting to go cold turkey and my quit date is this Tuesday...but this isn't the first time i've set a quit date. I only made it 3 days the last time. How did you make it a month when you quit before? I would love some insight from you and anyone else...i want this time to work!!
EXs & Kids
Thank you ladies It all sounds like good advice. It's nice to hear how others would handle this situation. My kids are the most important thing...and their happiness means more to me than my own.