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You know how WS's often think that maybe the grass is greener in someone else's yard? (Of course, they forget that's because they stopped tending to their yard long ago!)

And you know how we BS's often feel like shriveled up, brown, dead grass because we've been rejected? (Of course, that's because without any tending, it's hard to keep that green alive!)

I thought it might be nice if we reminded ourselves why the grass is greener in OUR yard than it is anywhere else!!

[color:"green"]THE GRASS IS GREENER ON MY SIDE OF THE FENCE BECAUSE... [/color]

...I am intelligent
...I am REALLY funny!
...I have great curves
...I actually like sex and don't use it as a weapon
...I am honest
...I am faithful
...I am trustworthy
...I have a strong moral code
...I have an amazing personality
...I have a pretty face too!
...I have beautiful eyes
...I have gorgeous, long hair
...I am very romantic
...I am very giving
...I am easy-going and peaceful
...I am not hard to please
...I am satisfies with where I am in life
...I am a competent mother and woman
...I am a GREAT companion
...I like to have fun
...I care about others
...I love football
...I also love cars (particularly auto-crossing if anyone knows what that is)
...I love big ol' dogs!
...I like cats and shoot--most animals
...I like to garden
...I am not freaked out by a little dirt
...I like to camp and canoe
...I like to drive across the country and stop in little motels along Route 66
...I cross stitch and crochet for fun
...I write, and write, and write. I'm a writer
...I am valuable.
...I have a LOT to offer.

Now, having read all that, who WOULDN'T want me? <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/rolleyes.gif" alt="" /> I am AMAZING!! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> The grass really is pretty darn GREEN on my side of the fence, isn't it??

Who's next ???

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I'm about to ask you out on a date ! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/eek.gif" alt="" />

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The grass is greener on my side of the fence because I'm on that side... <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/wink.gif" alt="" />

I'm real
I'm honest
I'm trustworthy
I'm funny
I'm 'cute'
I'm willing to make a fool of myself to make others smile
I'm a goof
I'm intelligent
I'm clean (very important)
I'm forgiving
I'm affectionate
I'm accepting


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Because too much manure will kill grass.

Since the WS and the OP are full of SH*& the grass just can't grow with that much SH*& on it.


BS 38
FWW 35
D Day 10/03
Recovery started 11/06
3 boys 12, 8 and a new baby


When life hands you lemons make lemonade then try to find the person life hands vodka and have a party.
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ooooo, Frog, good point. Blechy poo.


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LMAO...I'm right there with you CJ and SL...I could really make a good list out!

Frog, I adore you! You and your thinking are whimsical!

Have a great day! Weekend! Happy Easter!


A loving heart is the beginning of all knowledge.
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Mind if I add mine in here?

The grass is greener on my side because:

I am well educated and smart
I am funny
I love my children
I am forgiving
I am growing in healthy ways
I give great foot rubs and massages
I like to give hair sessions and I can french-braid hair
My long arms give great hugs
My heart is big
I am a hard worker
I like to give gifts for no reason
I like to sit on the couch and watch movies
I am trustworthy and faithful


Divorced on 3/25/2008 but I have primary legal and physical custody of my 2 kids.

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Wanna know something? The fact that you can make these lists about yourselves is why the grass is greener on your side-that is no small feat-self confidence ROCKS...A WS can't make such a list because they don't feel that way about themselves at all...Part of my journey has been realizing my self worth...I work on that daily...

CJ, your threads are always AWESOME...Add that to your list! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

And Frog, you are HILARIOUS...it's rare that I read one of your posts without laughing-definitely a list worthy trait! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />

Mrs. W


FWW ~ 47 ~ Me
FBH ~ 50 ~ MrWondering
DD ~ 17
Dday ~ 2005 ~ Recovered

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Congratulations on the email from your wife........she adores you! What a blessing that must feel like for you.


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The grass is greener on my side of the fence

I am trustworthy

I am very loving

I am forgiving

I like to laugh

I am funny

I am cute

I am a great mom

I will do anything for a friend

I like to recieve massages <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> (not so good at giving)

I have pretty blue eyes

I like sports

I like to dance and sing

I am faithful

Still


BW me 46
WH 46
Together 28 years married 23
3 Kids DD20, DD17 and DS 14
DD #1 (1st A) 10/13/01 with single OW who was co-worker
DD#2 1/23/02 phone call from OW
WH left job 4/02
MC 10/01 to 4/02 (when he showed up)
Separated 7/04 to 10/04
Retrouvaille 9/04
Red Flags 11/05
DD#1 (2nd affair) 8/16/06 with MOW age 29 twice married and he's her boss.
Moved out (him) weekend after labor day
23rd anniversary 10/7/07
Filed 10/18/06 still seeing MOW
Dropped divorce complaint 6/7/07
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OKay, let me give it a shot:

The grass is greener on the other side because:

I am educated and love to learn new things.

I am compassionate.

I love to laugh

I love a changelle.

I am hard working.

I am a wonderfully dedicated mom.

I am honest.

I try my best to do what's right in every aspect on my life.

I have learned to respect myself.

I am wild at times and conservative at others.

I'm learning when to keep my mouth shut...Go figure sometimes it IS neccessary...LOL...who would have thought...

Or perhaps I should say in MY best interest...

I am learning to trust myself.

I can apologize when I realize that I am in the wrong.

I am caring.

I am stable...LOL

I am talented and unique.

I have a strong will to success in life.

I am open minded.

I am optimistic.

I love the outdoors.

I am a jack of all trades...LOL...master of NONE!

I LOVE power tools!

OKay...I could go on but I have to let something for you all to wonder about...LOL...

Personally, IMVHO, STBXH will never find anyone as good as I have been to him...JUST MY POV and I'm stickin to it!

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Even on our worst day (bad hair and PMS)....we are still 1000% x better than the OP and WS. <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" />

I love this analogy:
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Because too much manure will kill grass.

Since the WS and the OP are full of SH*& the grass just can't grow with that much SH*& on it.

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

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[color:"red"] Strivn [/color]

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I love a changelle


?? huh ??

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Challenge....Dop!

LMAO

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

Do you think I was tired or what? LMAO

Thanks Pep!


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First impression based on the topic's title? Two words: D*mn skippy.

My best revenge is named (Insert OP name here with some derogatory and descriptive terms).

J


BS (Me) - 33 WW - 31 Married 14 years, together 17 Daughter: 16 yrs old Separated: 12/29/06 D-Day: 2/2/07, EA/PA With Co-Worker Plan B Started: 3/6/07 D filed by WW: 4/18/07 Olive Branch offered (Plan B resumed after): 8/8/07 R Attempt by WW: 9/1/07 NC Established: 9/4/07 NC Broken: 9/5/07, 9/6/07 Status: Plan B, Pt. II (9/10/07)
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shoot... I was not expecting a run-of-the-mill typo error .... I thought it was sompin' .... EXCITING and NEW

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

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changelle

That is Italian for challenge.

Just like Fragile is Italian. Pronounced Fra- gee- lee

It means something that is delicate. It is all over moving boxes.

Now you know. I stuck up for you S4B. LOL. Now you know Pep. We are bilingual and you aren't.

Mrs. W thank you I will add that to my list.

Sarcastic SOB. LOL

Loving Thank you. It means a lot to me to see that instead of finding my bad points and focusing on them she sees the good.


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AHHAHAHAHAH! RMFAO~LMAO! <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

OH, OH, my sides are hurting, please stop Frog...

THat's the best laugh I've had in a while! YOU NUT!

Thank you....RMFAO.... <img src="/ubbt/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />


A loving heart is the beginning of all knowledge.
Thomas Carlyle

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