That's a good attitude. I took solace in the saying, "If it was meant to be, it would be."

But then we did end up getting together -- fortunately there wasn't another guy in the equation -- and now two kids later, it's still going well.

CV, I like your last post a lot. It shows that you're happy and level-headed. Your certificate of sanity is in the mail.

After some reflection, I have realized how easy it is for those of us thousands of miles away to throw all kinds of advice at you, whereas you are the one, of course, that will have the actual dealings with her and make your own reality. Or have your reality made for you by others, hmmm ...

Once again, I'd like to thank everyone for listening and being very encouraging. It's nice to know that people have my back. You're all a positive influence on me. There are a lot of people around here with good heads, and it makes me want to be a better person.

Like these?

(falls down in front of monitor and convulses)

Dang, more collateral damage. Now where's Ken when you need him?

"Ken, got something for you to see, yoo-hoo!"

He's been mostly dead all day.

I see my hired goons were worth it.

I'd always wanted to hire some goons. I'm glad I took the plunge.

Next time he comes around, I expect to see a little more respect ...

OK Charles, I can’t stand it anymore and have to say something…. Have you ever watched a monkey swinging around in a tree? If not, do so. A monkey will not let go of one branch before it commits to the next branch. It has to have a firm grasp on that next branch before it lets go of the first branch. Think of women and relationships with this in mind and you’ll start to understand what’s going on with this girl you’re infatuated with. She’s made it pretty clear that she’s not all that interested in the branch she’s clinging to now, but she needs the comfort of finding that next branch before she can let go of the one she’s holding onto. She’s trying to grab it (you), but you won’t let her.

Suck it up and figure out how to let her know you are interested in her. I’d work with her girlfriend if I were you. Your last post is nothing more than you trying to find comfort in the bad decision you’ve made that will force her to look for someone else to help her get away from the twit she’s with now.

I love monkey analogies!


Good job, Mike!