Diapers, you sound just like a good friend of mine. In fact, if you wrote a few more of your posts in spanish, (the never-having-been to mexico thing killed it) and were more adamant about your type --- petite, thin, young girls --- I would be calling you Ralph. You're not Ralph, are you?

Anyway, you do sound awesome. When I saw "Newbie" under your avatar this morning on another post of yours, I almost peed my pants.

100% true. Fortunately it works the other way too.

thats why we have ex's

<chuckles>

All of my friends who've been to the various islands have all gone with their significant other's at the time. And all of them wished they had gone alone.

I can personally think of plenty of non-US destinations that can be enjoyed alone, though. If you're hard up for a couples-based vacation, it sounds like you need to talk to your wives friends and get them to introduce you to their single friends.

the biggest thing I sorta miss, if not having to justify spending habits. Being single you can buy what you like and when you want. I don't like having to explain why I bought this or that or why we needed it. Or hiding something I've bought.

^^ It only gets worse. Not only do I have to hide the things I buy for myself (that maybe I shouldn't -- did I spend $75 at barnes and noble last night? Yes.) but also the things I buy for the kids. "Where did she get those shoes?" --- Oh, my mom bought them.

Tried that. My friend's wives apparently have no single friends.

Every couple of years I'll get a "You should meet Mary. She's a pretty heavy pot smoker and she has four kids from three fathers, but I think you two would get along".

I can "get along" with anybody, but...

We've got one of these things coming up next spring. I'm trying to get hooked up with my cousin's wife's sister for that one. We've always had a good time together. Basically, everybody we know wants us to get together (including me), but I'm just not her type. She's a little too pretty, to smart and too successful, and knows she can do better. She might be willing to put some of that aside for a week at an all inclusive...as long as we use a sheet to divide the bed, like in It Happened One Night.

(Was that the right movie?)

I say......"oh those have been in the closet" or "i bought that weeks ago'



p.s. i dont think he buys any of the excuses

Yeah, not just the right movie...but an awesome movie. If she agrees, don't forget to bring a trumpet to bring that "wall" down.

She can do better??????

You've got a quick wit and a wicked sense of humor. That's an almost unbeatable combination.

Heh.

I really hate to sound cliche'...and especially like the motivational speaker type...because I'm not, but with that attitude you're dooming the situation from the get-go. And please...don't get into this "type" thing...it's a cop out in certain situations.

You *can't* give this girl the upperhand, even if it may/seem to be true. I don't know you...or her, but you've got to continue to have good times with her (if you're interested in her) and make her realize what you have to offer. By having it in your head that she can do better, you're already admitting defeat.

You sound like a decent guy who has a lot to offer. So make her realize that. But don't be too decent...otherwise the situation will likely be doomed.

I'll root for ya.

Hey, thanks everybody. I didn't mean to clog up this thread with my woes. Things aren't as bad as I make them seem. I get a couple of hits, or at least near-misses, every once in a while. I'm just looking forward to the whole married with children thing. No rush though; I've frozen my eggs.

I should probably head off to write some poems about boobs or something.

Awesome: I can keep ridiculous hours. I can chat on the board until the sun comes up or sleep until 3:00 p.m. on a Sunday, and nobody is adversely affected.

And if you so choose, Ben and Jerry's can BE dinner!


But if she WAS a sugar momma you wouldn't have to.

(psssttt ... don't tell anyone, but so would I, I mean a male version. I'm not gay.)


Don't get me started on spending time with the family. Everyone's married. I am not. I am okay with it, except when I'm the odd one out. Then you can't help but realize how single you are.


That's right, no matter how stupid or infrequently you'll use it. The day I get married is the day I open a secret checking account.




Agreed, who gave Diapers the downers?

awww and here i was ready to play the worlds smallet violin

The number one perk of being single is not having someone elses "life" permanently affixed to your own. That's worth its weight in gold in my book.

That's what this is for, if that's what you need to do. I mean, isn't it better to complain here than in real life, when you'd just annoy everyone around you?



Me too. Seriously.

concur


Diapers, it sounds to me like this woman is ripe for the taking and you just need a little more confidence. Got ger her tiger!

I used to think that way until I met the right person. Now I can't imagine not having my wife tied in to every facet of my life.

Another awesome part about being single: if you don't want to cook, you don't have to.

Sometimes I have no desire to cook dinner, but I still have three other people in the house that are going to be hungry and I would have to make something for them anyway. I'd like to just order a pizza or get Mexican take-out, but my husband isn't feeling well, so that definitely wouldn't sit well.
I just want to eat what I feel like.

I just want to hear the poem about Boobs.

^^^

Little known fact: Chips and salsa is a meal.


Are you serious?! If you've never been to the limerick thread, get your butt over there. The people on this board are quite the cunning linguists.

Hmm..........

not only is chips and salsa a meal so is a pint of ice cream is also

It's not that little known.





That's a new low, Diapers.

One good thing about being single (maybe this has been covered).

I don't have to worry about getting home in time for dinner.

One bad thing about being single -

Dinner is not waiting for me when I get home at 10:30-ish

even married or with someone 90% of the time it's still not waiting for you. Some things never change.

I'm sorry. The correct response was "Be careful with that pun. It's an antique".

On the menu: Pizza, ice cream and a little something for the antioxidants.

today was one of those I hate that I am singel yet love that I am single all at the same time!

I was out late tonight at the book store just becasue I wanted to be! I was so happy that I was single and free. The only problem was that there were really only couples there. Well that is not true there were some guys there but I look like I am 16 so they never come near me.

See, It just bothers me that even when I try to talk to a guy my age, he thinks I am 16 and just tells me to go find my mommy and then he walks away. I will never find a guy if they all think I am 16 instead of 20.. argg

but I was glad I had freedom and could do whatever I wanted! It was nice just to browse the books until I was kicked out fo the store!!

Non alcoholic red grape juice?

Yeah.

Cereal bar, cheese popcorn and ice tea here. The cheese popcorn and ice tea were lovingly dispensed by a vending machine. I think we're going to get to know each other really well.

Remember how I said I wasn't going to treat college like a dating service? It's a good thing I went into it with that attitude.

pam have you thought about hanging out in the erotica section, I know you'll meet a guy there

Those young looks will come in handy when you're older..so don't worry

yeah but when those guys find out I am actually over 18 won't the excitment be over??



Thats what they all say. Not to fret. Today I was really loving being singe. This whoile year I have just enjoyed it so much! Actually today I decided that on Sunday I am packing up and going to Charlotte to vist my cousin ( who is more like a sister) I told my dad that I do not know when I am coming back and I really do not care!!

now I just love that. I feel very free at the moment!!

That's one of my favorite things about being single! I love going to a bookstore and just spending hours there, getting a coffee, taking my time. I hate being rushed in a bookstore, and I don't really want to talk while I'm in there either. Oh, and I definitely don't want to be bothered about how many books I'm carrying around...usually a lot...or how much I spend.

Dee is right anyways, you'll be grateful for those young looks sooner than you think! I'm usually mistaken for being 3-4 years younger than I am and it's actually kinda nice!

Grade AAA Extra-large, organic free-range ones I'm sure.

Queen it is my fave thing as well!! Like I said I own a libray at my house, so the bookstore is my playground!!! I just read and read and read. I took my time no rushing!! Also I found out that our Barnes and Nobles is open until 11!! ( do not laugh, that is the only thing in this small capitial that is freaking open at 11.. I hate that)

SO yeah!! it was awesome! I am thinking once I hit 21 it is really going to become a problem. I mean I still have to show my ID at R-rated movies and when I am buying sudafed.. man my next birthday is going to be interesting!

( I will take your word for it!! I will love it some day!)

I have even known ugly guys that I have found attractive.


Maybe you should start handing out resumes. Or have all of your good qualities printed on a t-shirt. Or just start dating the chicks on the board.


Yes, there will be no lowering of standards by any of us, unless those standards are unreasonable.


NOT 1-800-DIAPERS

Today my parents and I were talking about various things, and my dad mentioned something about my sister falling dwon the stairs when she was little. Then how my brother got hit in the head with a baseball bat. I reminded him I had a concussion in 4th grade when I fell off of our neighbor's porch. So then I realized we all had head injuries and that's why we're not married. We're all just a little "off."


Yeah, when you live with people, sometimes the name on the box is not sacred.


Good for you! Sadly, I know a lot of people not willing to give up their toys.


Yes, Clark Gable, Claudette Colbert.

I hate it when friends want me to meet some loser like that. Like, that's the kind of person they think would be perfect for me????? "Yeah, he's been out of jail for a year now, he hasn't paid child support in 10 years, he doesn't have a steady job, he's bipolar and won't take his medication, but otherwise he's a really nice guy. I think you two would really hit it off." Do they understand what that does to my self-esteem??? This is what other people think of me??? As if I didn't feel unattractive enough sometimes.


I think my electricity went off.


Yeah. My mom starts asking what's for supper around 1pm. And then she forgets she asked me. And she has no concept of time, so she keeps asking if it's ready yet.

And I love the whole bookstore thing also! And Lowe's, and the library, and the fabric store....

Yes.

I do. They don't. That's usually the point where they flee in sheet terror.

<chuckles>

To each their own.

Yes..I have been there. It is the personality that ultimately wins you over. I've met many a good looking d0uchebag and many a sweet and wonderful mr. averages. Looks grow old (literally and metaphorically) and you need something more to keep you interested. Personally, the people I date HAVE to be able to hold up decent conversation and have a GREAT sense of humor. There's nothing s3xier than a good sense of humor, IMO.

YES!!!!

Sammy57 responded to Diapers. Made my day.

Antioxidant? Well, I suppose it's better to burn out than to rust out.

I'm totally spacing on what is wrong here--someone please explain to me!

Oxidation is the scientific term for rust or corrosion.

I was simply using a Stanley reference to tell the board that I had a glass of wine with my pizza.

That's the first and only thing that came to my mind.



And I guess you really do learn something everyday, I hadn't heard of that before.

You're not happy to see me.

You just like what's underneath my posts.

I love reading your posts Sammy!!!!!!!

It's just that I really liked seeing Diapers pun and that picture on the screen at the same time. I'm a very visual person and that combination gave me a great visual.

Woah....you are a clever one. It took me a second there.

100 points for whatever house Sammy is in.

I'm going to go live in a cave. Too many people want from me at the moment. missing the single life very much.

I have to post another followup to this because I was floored when I finally 'got it'.

I felt like Pam after Jim faked crying in 'Drug Testing'. Wow! I mean WOW!!

Sammy - YOU ARE BRILLIANT!