I'm in touch with many of my ex's and have remained friends with all but two... my stalker and my ex husband. Not in touch with my stalker for obvious reasons, not friends with my exhusband because I don't respect him.
My attitude is that if I saw enough good qualities in a man to start dating him... those things don't go away because we weren't compatible in a relationship and I guess I've been lucky. No lover or boyfriend has ever done anything so horrible that I couldn't forgive him and move on.
OMG, that is horrible. The thing is, that in the case of murder, the majority of the time it is by someone the victims knew. Regardless of how they died the police will question everyone (I used to date a cop) In spite of all the horrible things we hear there really are very few random killings and my guess would be murder suicide or drug related. I think your family is safe, but as always should take precautions.
Introducing your family is something that should wait until after you meet someone. If you want people to know that family is important to you just say something along the lines of, "I'm very family oriented", or "proud and happy grandmother", but save the introductions for later! You seem like a very nice woman, good luck to you.
I know... it's getting confusing... you thought I was an American living in Spain... I was born in Scotland and immigrated at 5 years old to America.
I think immigrant families have a tendency to cherish their history and traditions more then those we left behind and with a clan of aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends I've always said that I grew up in little Scotland in America. There is a great book called "Where in the world would the world be without the Scots" below are just a few of the hundreds of inventions credited to the Scots, an innovative people!
THE exact wording of the national apology Prime Minister Kevin Rudd will make today to the stolen generations - including the word "sorry" - has been revealed.
The apology, to be delivered at 9am tomorrow, will be read by Mr Rudd as follows:
"Today we honour the Indigenous peoples of this land, the oldest continuing cultures in human history.
"We reflect on their past mistreatment.
"We reflect in particular on the mistreatment of those who were stolen generations - this blemished chapter in our nation's history.
"The time has now come for the nation to turn a new page in Australia's history by righting the wrongs of the past and so moving forward with confidence to the future.
"We apologise for the laws and policies of successive Parliaments and governments that have inflicted profound grief, suffering and loss on these our fellow Australians.
"We apologise especially for the removal of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children from their families, their communities and their country.
"For the pain, suffering and hurt of these stolen generations, their descendants and for their families left behind, we say sorry.
"To the mothers and the fathers, the brothers and the sisters, for the breaking up of families and communities, we say sorry.
"And for the indignity and degradation thus inflicted on a proud people and a proud culture, we say sorry.
"We the Parliament of Australia respectfully request that this apology be received in the spirit in which it is offered as part of the healing of the nation.
"For the future we take heart; resolving that this new page in the history of our great continent can now be written.
"We today take this first step by acknowledging the past and laying claim to a future that embraces all Australians.
"A future where this Parliament resolves that the injustices of the past must never, never happen again.
"A future where we harness the determination of all Australians, Indigenous and non-Indigenous, to close the gap that lies between us in life expectancy, educational achievement and economic opportunity.
"A future where we embrace the possibility of new solutions to enduring problems where old approaches have failed. A future based on mutual respect, mutual resolve and mutual responsibility.
"A future where all Australians, whatever their origins, are truly equal partners, with equal opportunities and with an equal stake in shaping the next chapter in the history of this great country, Australia."
She was a woman way ahead of her time... I have so much fun when I wear the costume to a fancy dress party... one of the clubs here wanted me to host a party night as Mae, but I didn't have the guts to do it! I can't imagine being on a stage in front of 6 to 8 thousand people!
OMG, how did I miss this the first time around??? I have nearly peeed myself laughing at this!!!Definitely one of the wittiest threads I've ever read. Well done everyone who participated!!!!
It had nothing to do with interested or not, I speak to a lot of people I'm not interested in, but negativity begets negativity, I'm happy you were able to look beyond that!
I'm sorry lass and GND, but I really have to disagree with the Home Schooling idea.
Kids need to learn to socialize and deal with real life issues, if they don't start learning as children it makes it incredibly difficult when they go to a University or have to get a job.
Every time we withdraw from a negative situation, we give more power to the perpetrators, you see it with playgrounds and parks... as soon as a bad element presents itself every stops going there. I think we should do just the opposite... gather up as many people as possible and take back the places that undesirables drive us out of.
I do however think the education system is crap and needs to be supplemented at home.
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RE: Send a message to your EX!!!!
I'm in touch with many of my ex's and have remained friends with all but two... my stalker and my ex husband. Not in touch with my stalker for obvious reasons, not friends with my exhusband because I don't respect him.My attitude is that if I saw enough good qualities in a man to start dating him... those things don't go away because we weren't compatible in a relationship and I guess I've been lucky. No lover or boyfriend has ever done anything so horrible that I couldn't forgive him and move on.