DodgeBabe Forum Posts (2,299)

RE: Cell Attatchment

My cell phone used to be a part of me; couldnt go anywhere without it..

I brought it with me when I moved here, and then found out I couldnt use it..

I was without a cell for a couple of months, and kind of got used to it! When I finally got one again, I kept forgetting to take it with me..

Now, its my third arm again..

RE: Are they single or married ?

Yep, of course it comes down to personal choice; most things do in life.

There are no doubt some idiots around who mess with people's feelings, but I think in the main seperated people generally fully intend to go through with the divorce, especially if they have been separated for a fair while.

RE: Are they single or married ?

Fair enough.

If this is the case then, I cant see why anyone would have a problem with dating a separated person in principle.

The intimation of some was that they were still "committed". We have disproved that thats the only reason they are still married, so I cannot see the problem.

RE: Are they single or married ?

Hi, Pretty Lady..

I cannot imagine being in a world where rights like that are look upon so badly.

I guess you do learn how to deal with it, and find ways around it.

Your culture is typical of one where people are separated and not divorced out of choice, but forced to remain that way despite their personal views.

Must be difficult.

RE: Are they single or married ?

Hi there!

Exactly, V - exactly.

You hit the proverbial nail on the head.

Step Parents..

God no, not smug at all!

It was very nice to hear of a situation where it went well for all concerned for a change.

Good for you, my friend..

Step Parents..

Hi Witcha..

Well, in my own experience, I had one of each - a girl and a boy.

The girl actually went through her Nasty Stage, and came out the other side, and just as she got to the age and maturity of me being able to do the things you mention with her, I split with their father anyway! Was a pity.

We did actually keep in touch for a while after the separation, so all was not lost.

Thanks for posting!

Step Parents..

Hi A.

You were lucky, I think. From what I understand, and have experienced, it is rarely as tranquil as that!

Step Parents..

Good for you.

Unless someone dies intestate, it completely an individual's choice as to who they leave goods to, so you did good!

RE: Are they single or married ?

Where I come from, you could not get a divorce (unless for extreme grounds) for up to five years. This was not a matter of choice for these people, it was the law.

So, although I certainly agree that it would be perhaps dangerous to date a very NEWLY separated person, I certainly dont think there is much danger to dating one who has been separated for many, many months.

Given the divorce statistics in the world, if we all avoided every separated person in the world as regards dating, I think the global population would drop drastically!

RE: Are they single or married ?

People can be separated for YEARS in some countries before they are even allowed to get a divorce.

I've said this before on here; are we seriously suggesting that these poor people are not allowed to date at all in that time?

Surely not!

RE: bought a Camper

At least one of us can go out there when we have a row!

Yeah, Im gonna buy some new curtains, and a couple of small rugs, do some painting maybe and "tart it up".

RE: bought a Camper

Its great! It was bought with the intent of simply putting it in our big back yard (garden), and used as a BBQ/Party Area.

With the added bouns of killing a load of weeds in the process!

Its not designed to travel the country in; more for a bit of fun..

RE: Sometimes a secret is sooo good, sooo sweet that it is very hard to keep from new friends. Here is

How lovely!

He seems like a real gent to me, and yes, you are a lucky girl!

Congrats to both of you!

RE: Well, tickle me pink!!!

Good morning/evening, V.

I think it would be frightening for any of us to go back through our posts and see just exactly how much writing we had done on here!

I would imagine it would be somewhat like a diary of one's feelings and moods at that time; and very interesting to read back.

Step Parents..

Hi Step, and thanks for posting.

Its very interesting to hear it from the other side of things, and I thank you for that!

Im sure its difficult to know your kids are going to stay with another woman as their surrogate mom for even a short while at a time, so I can totally understand your feelings.

RE: Our beloved CS

Morning, June!

RE: Well, tickle me pink!!!

Good luck!

Anything to do with writing is interesting to me.

RE: Well, tickle me pink!!!

I'd say that being on CS is a GREAT basis to build a career of creative writing on..

Step Parents..

Hi, Barbara and thanks for posting!

I agree with you. Your experience sounds similar to my own.

Whenever the step kids are in the house, somehow, strangely, its not YOUR house anymore.

Very unsettling and hard to deal with sometimes.

Step Parents..

RE: would u give up?

RE: Priorities...

I agree, G.

I truely believe that one's own health and wellbeing has to come first.

Thats actually being unselfish, and not selfish, because to be the best parent one can, you have to be fit, well, happy and balanced, in my opinion. A sick parent is of no benefit whatsoever to a child.

RE: Our beloved CS

Wouldnt it, just..

RE: Priorities...

Yep. You got it sorted, my friend.

RE: US economy worse than Greece

"The Global Competitiveness Report is a yearly report published by the World Economic Forum. The first report was released in 1979. The 2009-2010 report covers 133 major and emerging economies,down from 134 considered in the 2008-2009 report as Moldova was excluded due to lack of survey data. Switzerland leads the ranking as the most competitive economy in the world, as the United States, which ranked first for several years, fell to second place due to the consequences of the financial crisis of 2007–2010 and its macroeconomic stability.The month (7/11/09 - 8/3/09) in which it was second to Switzerland is an example of GIW waves, especially from the collapse of banks.

The report "assesses the ability of countries to provide high levels of prosperity to their citizens. This in turn depends on how productively a country uses available resources. Therefore, the Global Competitiveness Index measures the set of institutions, policies, and factors that set the sustainable current and medium-term levels of economic prosperity."

Section from the World Economic Forum Report.

RE: Our beloved CS

I think we should have a "Stamping Our Foot" emote..

And a "Time Out" emote..

RE: Priorities...

True, but I still feel that my own health has to come first.

If I do not look after my OWN health as a priority, and die, then it would greatly harm all the other important things in my life, nothing else would matter anyway, would it?

RE: Priorities...

1. My health; being dead or sick is no good to anyone.
2. My emotional wellbeing; ditto above.
3. My marriage; because it is very important to me.
4. My cat and dog; because they are pure individuals and never to be repeated..
5. My job; because it helps pay the bills.
6. My house; because it keeps me warm/cool and safe.

RE: Who spends the more money

Oooooooooh! Difficult one!

Well, my nickname is now "Paris".. I dont think its warranted, but there you go..

I tend to buy smaller costing things more often. I dont spend like a mad thing, and definately only when the cash is there.

I think men buy less items, but they might well be more expensive items.