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So I'm here to defend Idiotville. It is a support group within a support group. It works for me. SO BACK OFF!! TT


I think being told to "back off" when there are legitimate heartfelt concerns puts you in a not very open-minded position.

Do not close your eyes when you get close to someone ... keep your eyes open.

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So I wanted 'in' and perserved in posting there because it was easier to laugh than to continue reading misery.


no doubt

it is easier to laugh than

1. become emotionally honest with your spouse

2. confess contact with a previous affair partner

3. disclose that you originally came to MB to spy on MM & his wife

4. get on the phone with Harley-counseling and make an appointment

5. POJA real marriage issues at home

yes "easier" indeed
I totally
totally agree

I-Ville is EASIER than actual MARRIAGE BUILDING

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3. disclose that you originally came to MB to spy on MM & his wife


OOOH close, but not quite. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/pfft.gif" alt="" />


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Pep - wasn't going to post back on this thread but you forced me!

Quote: "So I wanted 'in' and perserved in posting there because it was easier to laugh than to continue reading misery".

Your points you list above have nothing to do with me. In fairness to the other posters in IV, I have NO IDEA what brought them there. I can only speak for myself. TT

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you forced me!

BWhaaaaaaaaaaaa <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

really?

I must be a lot stronger than I thought !!! I did not know I had it in me! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

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I must be a lot stronger than I thought !!!


You are.


I never had to take the Kobayashi Maru test until now. What do you think of my solution?

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So I guess Idiotville does need two threads. Sorry Page 2.

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hee hee, you bumped us


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Ladies

I am not anti-I-Ville

I am anti bullcryp

and there have been times I thought that someone remaining on I-Ville for the majority of their MB posting time was definitely NOT HELPFUL to their marriage

am I incorrect?

please be honest

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I can only speak for myself, but yes....for me that would be incorrect.


I never had to take the Kobayashi Maru test until now. What do you think of my solution?

O'hana means family, and family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.

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Kimmy

I am nearly 57 years old

my body is losing the gravity challenge

my mind is tempted to go in circles

my strength, if I have it, has come from keeping my eyes open and trying to remain true to myownself

today is actually a very VERY joyful day

our 25th wedding anniversary

we both cried this morning
we are so happy

nothing beats being in love with your spouse kimmy

it's awesome

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I've taken many breaks from MB, and Iville.

One might question the sanity of a person who consumes so much infidelity just being on MB period.

In Iville there are mini breaks from the cheating, maybe that's a healthier choice for some.


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hee hee, you bumped us


An example of the arrogance I referred to. Yes happy to bump you. In fact, I'll join you. Wait a tic.

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Well, what the bloody ****** are you doing here? Get out there and celebrate and have a wonderful day. You have a very strange way of breaking some awesome news to a few idiots! Geez. TT

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>I am nearly 57 years old

It's a good thing you're so cute, then.

>my body is losing the gravity challenge

Dr. Peter Ladoux. I can give you the phone number. He is awesome!

>my mind is tempted to go in circles

Is that b/c of age? I thought the kids did this to me.

>nothing beats being in love with your spouse kimmy

I know Pep. Every atom in my being knows it and feels it for the Wookie.....

I am very happy for you.

You're good people Pep. You make me think. You make me look deep into myself...that's a very good thing.

13 years to go and we'll be at 25! That's so cool!

- Kimmy


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Well, what the bloody ****** are you doing here? Get out there and celebrate and have a wonderful day. You have a very strange way of breaking some awesome news to a few idiots! Geez. TT

Most of the time

when you see me on MB

I am usually at WORK ( I post between seeing patients and sending emails to the worried well)

When I get home, we're going out to celebrate

and , get this....

we POJA'd and decided we want to take our 2 kids with us tonight

we want to model for them how long-term marriages celebrate

our 16-year-old asked: "Don't you want to be alone tonight?"

we both said "We want to share this date with you and your brother."

she was so pleased to hear that

We're going to Cheesecake Factory to eat ... something for everyone on their menu

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today is actually a very VERY joyful day

our 25th wedding anniversary
Dusting off myself to say [color:"red"] HAPPY ANNIVERSARY MR. AND MRS. PEP!!![/color]


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Why is it necessary to have a second IV thread?

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>I am usually at WORK

I only post from work. I am never on the computer at home.


I never had to take the Kobayashi Maru test until now. What do you think of my solution?

O'hana means family, and family means nobody gets left behind or forgotten.

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doesnt apply to me either pep---i am only on here when all is done in home and for kids....and when hubby is at work. he is gone for over 12 hrs a day for work...when he is home i am not on. right now is his day off and he is off getting me a surprise...so i have a free minute....but when he is home.....WE ARE TOGETHER AND HOME.


what we do in life......echoes in eternity!
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