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1. I have a need for my wife to keep her F in FWW – O&H conversation

2. I have a need for my wife to show me that I still matter to her – using her physical attractiveness to show me sexual affection

3. I have a need for my wife to spend time with me – recreational companionship thru family commitment would be admirable.


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Sometimes waywards can be like Laxatives ..... They irritate the crap out of you.
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Honesty and openness
Recreational Companionship
SF

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What is up with all of these MB gals having SF so high?

That aint normal!!!


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"If Jesus is your co-pilot...you need to change seats!"

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Not when I was dating anyway!!!


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Sometimes waywards can be like Laxatives ..... They irritate the crap out of you.
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SF
SF
SF

Don't even need any conversation..........


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Gotta like you B!

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Just tell your wives SF keeps a woman young (which it does) and they'll be a bumping and grinding you evey which way but loose. Trust me on this. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

So basically Pep, you are saying it is about being aware. It's seem so elementary to me, but perhaps it is more a matter of being a mature, loving partner who wants their partner to be happy knowing this will make a good marriage for them as well. A needed remimder perhaps for those who have grown used to taking their spouse for granted, instead of going out of their way to make him sing. LOL

Right before Christmas GB told both my D and me that he "needed" lots of presents under the tree. Even if they were all from the dollar store, he really, really wanted to have lots of presents.

I understand this because he grew up poor with 10 siblings and never got any presents...

so you can bet your bottom dollar that the tree will always be overflowing with beautifully wrapped gifts from the dollar store for him. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Thankfully he came right out and said it out loud, because who could have ever guessed that, not me that's for sure.

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What is up with all of these MB gals having SF so high?

That aint normal!!!


Mortarman:

We're just being OPEN AND HONEST...

Mimi with Cowboy Boots,ETC.... <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

Actually my Top ENS are probably what one would expect for most women:

FAMILY COMMITMENT

FINANCIAL SUPPORT

DOMESTIC SUPPORT


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Actually, to be honest, the top one very well maybe FINANCIAL SUPPORT...

Mimi, admitting to CHAMPAGNE AND CAVIAR TASTES... <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

Funny how my H works so hard on meeting this need now..but had an A with a woman who was so different..says that she took back the "LEATHER" purses that he bought for her..I haven't figured out whether he liked that about her or not..

It doesn't matter to me now... I'M HAPPY BEING ME. I do become self-conscious when there's talk about RT's style on Sis' thread...


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The problem turned out to be that I stopped meeting his primary need of ADMIRATION, taking him for granted and not expressing appreciation for what ALL that he WORKED SO HARD FOR AND PROVIDED....


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that's why I like twinkies the most...
they're very simple to think about...
and then you just eat them...

Ark^^

You may want to try a gingerbread man. He's sweet, he's quiet, and if he gives you any trouble, you can bite his head off!


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Mine seem to move around.

So I vote any and all at any given time.

I am apparently a high maintenance sort of girl. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/blush.gif" alt="" />


Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once ~Shakespeare
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I am apparently a high maintenance sort of girl.


Mimi..sighing with relief that I'm not the only one. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />


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I want it now! I want the world..I want the whole world..


Cowards die many times before their deaths; The valiant never taste of death but once ~Shakespeare
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It's been so long since I filled out the questionnaire, I had to go back and look at it again.

I'm not sure why, but it's hard for me to pinpoint my "top" needs, in a concrete way....I feel a little schizo sometimes. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/crazy.gif" alt="" /> In any case, these are my top needs....this week:

* Affection
* Honesty/Openness
* Family Commitment -- or conversation. (I couldn't break the tie! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />)

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My rankings have changed in recent months.

1. Affection----> SF (One thing leads to another, but I need both to feel validated right now.)
2. O & H
3.Admiration (I think.)

I noticed a cool thing. I've been away from home on various "family emergency" & other situations a LOT. I was desperate to get back, and really looking for tons of reassurance. (Still am. Only been back 3 days.)

Cool thing is that H is really working hard to meet my ENS, not his or the ones he thinks I should have. Stopping when I ask for a kiss and really showing up for it. (!!)

And my abesence produced a bit of chaos at home (slight understatement) and I have really wanted to get back to taking care of his needs for domestic support and to get back to the gym and a non-travel, appropriate diet (AS need.)

I think I do need to step up the admiration a bit on my part.


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Ark^^

You may want to try a gingerbread man. He's sweet, he's quiet, and if he gives you any trouble, you can bite his head off!

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

very funny....

what's the shelf life of gingerbread man..I understand twinkies last f o r e v e r.....

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You may want to try a gingerbread man. He's sweet, he's quiet, and if he gives you any trouble, you can bite his head off!

but not his [color:"blue"] gumdrop buttons !!!!!![/color]

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Not the gumdrop buttons! You're a monster!


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1. admiration
2. dual core computer
3. shopping, baby!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />


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what if he's wearing Mike-N-Ikes??????

yummmmy

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