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 Author Thread: displeased with my opinion
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 148 (view)
 
displeased with my opinion
Posted: 9/19/2008 2:28:21 PM

just being honest


Prissypants, I do honor your right to your opinion and stand by mine. This man (we need more like him) has taken on bringing this child up alone in this time of wholesale male abandonment. If anything he deserves a good woman who possesses a strong motherly instinct as apposed to someone who thinks they'll need to compete with a child. My babes will ALWAYS be a central part of my life but that doesn't mean they'll always come first. It's all about balance.
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 142 (view)
 
Should a little girl be allowed to make these decisions ???
Posted: 9/19/2008 11:39:40 AM
^^^^^
the quality of attention

Thankfully this young child doesn't need to "compete" with the likes of you prissypants, she and her dad deserve better. Hopefully they'll find someone who cares as much about others as they do themselves.
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 139 (view)
 
Should a little girl be allowed to make these decisions ???
Posted: 9/19/2008 11:04:34 AM

on the phone to say hi


As a divorced father of a 10 YO girl I personally see no large red flags flying here unless he also expects to drag her along on your dates. To learn to be friendly with a fathers potential mate is just part of growing up. I sometimes introduce my daughter to my female "friends" and in a polite fashion in about the same manner I introduce her to male buddies. If that friendship grows into more then it would seem a natural progression that she would see more of them in the future. To think you'll totally take the place of her natural mother inattentive or not is something only time would tell. My daughter occasionally looks over my shoulder to see what I'm doing on-line and sees that I am indeed searching for a mate and asks 10 YO questions. I have two adult daughters and know from experience that children have a ton more resilience than we give them credit for. Relax and don't assume anything just yet. If dating turns into family outings with the three of you it will most likely be or can be at your discretion.
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 11 (view)
 
Just wondering if anyone else finds that it's too easy to reject someone online Vs. live?
Posted: 9/15/2008 11:32:01 AM

I'm noticing that it seems very easy for people to turn someone
away just by reading a few words on a profile and looking at a
couple of pictures than it is to actually turn someone away
while meeting live.


On-line dating is a write-off when compared to actually meeting someone. Sure, it's easier to find prospective mates based upon what's written in their profile but at the same time, easier to reject them for the same reasons. How do we translate body and or tone language via this media?

Therefore, this is just another tool in the seemingly endless search for "The One"...

Break A Leg and Happy Fishing!
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 632 (view)
 
would guys date a female cop?
Posted: 9/10/2008 8:31:26 AM
I would! I love a woman in (or out of) uniform....
Just be gentle when you handcuff me to the bed. lol
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 12 (view)
 
Bigger threat? Terrorists or Corporations?
Posted: 1/15/2008 6:01:52 AM
And if you think about it, who do you think REALLY heads our government? It's big business and the elite who pull all the strings in Washington and then WE the people keep voting them back into office.

Vote Ron Paul for president!
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 3 (view)
 
what do i do now after all she has done to me
Posted: 12/19/2007 9:47:06 AM
My Friend, when all around you seems lost, your life seemingly in ruins, find somewhere to donate your time to people who are truly in need. Volunteer at a retirement home, pass out food in a soup kitchen, deliver Christmas presents to needy children.... You get my drift? It's funny how trivial your problems seem after you've put your feet in another's shoes.

Your personal problems will heal themselves after you've forgiven them. Regardless of how many times they try to put your son in the middle do not lower yourself to their level. It may seem difficult but time will pass and your son will soon enough figure out the truth all by himself. They are smarter than you think.
Good Luck
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 3 (view)
 
Suggestion: Favorites, Views and Roses
Posted: 8/8/2007 8:08:48 AM
virtual gifts


Know about them but I'd probably want to use one of those with somebody after the first few communications as apposed to the very first. I mean, why go through all the motions if the other person has little or no interest after reading your profile? It just seems to be a fruitless waste of time and energy I could be using to continue fishing.

Hmmm, have 5580 points.... Guess it ain't workin for me. Does anyone REALLY use these things?
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 1 (view)
 
Suggestion: Favorites, Views and Roses
Posted: 8/8/2007 6:49:30 AM
Been here for a while (too much a while) and enjoy playing and tweaking with my profile. As much as I like most aspects of how it's been put together and I certainly can't complain about the price there is one area I think could use some improvement. Knowing somebody viewed me may help in the area of my knowing my "Headline" is getting some attraction regardless of why. In my opinion that's not nearly as useful as viewing somebody and then being able to send a wink. Although that may be "borrowing" from another personals site I think it's more in tune to what we're really here for. I view your profile, like what I see so send a quick wink to show I'm interested. "You" receive my wink, go to my profile and either write to me or respond with your own wink, I write back and the correspondence begins. You don't like what you find in my profile you simply delete the wink and go fishing. Just seems so much easier than having to write to somebody who simply viewed your profile for whatever reason and then not getting a reply, read deleted or worse, unread deleted.
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 2 (view)
 
What the heck
Posted: 8/3/2007 3:27:28 AM
So sorry for your pain...
Chock it up to experience (they're a jerk) and recast your line.
Happy Fishing
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 17 (view)
 
Reasons for having sex ~~
Posted: 7/31/2007 7:59:24 PM
Hell, I didn't know I needed a reason...
But, iffin I did, I'd have to say that I just love giving pleasure and sex is still my most pleasurable experience.
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 37 (view)
 
When does honesty become shallowness?
Posted: 7/24/2007 8:47:40 AM
You know, since I posted my preference (HWP) on my profile I have not only stopped mail from anyone out of my range but all queries. That's too bad because anyone who gets into my age group is bound to have a lb or two extra but that's not average that's truely "A Few Extra Pounds". In all honesty I feel that since I am HWP myself because I work at staying the weight I was in H.S. I reserve the right to ask a prospective LTR to at least be of similar mindset. I'm certainly NOT looking for a 20/30 something hard body to boost my aging ego. I know what's physically appealing to me so that's what I look at first then if we click on a personal level I get the entire package. That my friends may take a lot of time since few Americans care enough to eat healthy these days. So, if you're overweight, quit blaming me if I'm not interested. Just take off those rose colored glasses, look into that mirror and decide what matters most and place any blame where it belongs.
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 18 (view)
 
What I have learned at 49 about to turn 50!!
Posted: 7/21/2007 12:57:20 PM
Have to comment on what I wrote previous...
I was trying nicely to say what my ex couldn't understand about "us". No way am I perfect but when it came time to show anyone the door (except when it was my eldest daughter where as I choose to preserve the union) guess who's outside looking in. So, there's the home I paid for and her almost 30YO still enjoying the fruits of my labor while MY two children have to endure a broken home over misplaced loyalty. I'll never see the convoluted logic to my dying day. Guess I ignored early warning signs.
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 13 (view)
 
What I have learned at 49 about to turn 50!!
Posted: 7/20/2007 7:15:41 AM
# 101) When in a LTR (married and with children) know that life may become routine and boring sometimes. Don't sit and wait for the other half of a relationship to be the one to bring refreshment to it.

#102) Know when it's time to ask/help your adult children from a previous relationship who also have children to remove themselves from said residence for the sake of the newer relationship. In other words, know when it's time to let them sh!t for themselves.

#103) Learn and learn well that Blood IS Thicker Than Water when it comes to someones else's children right or wrong.... They don't care that they're "babies" are uncouth slobs and poor examples to their 1/2 sisters and brothers.
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 7 (view)
 
Know it's kinda long but......
Posted: 7/18/2007 12:40:41 PM

Did You know women can tell a lot about a person from their forum postings and they are a part of the profile?


I did/do...

Ida,
Thanks for your positive comments.
I've had a go at my profile, please have a look and tell me what you think now.
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 5 (view)
 
Know it's kinda long but......
Posted: 7/18/2007 12:05:25 PM
Ida, no way do I hate constructive criticism, that's why I posted here.

Lemme see about rewording that to make it a bit less "Yick" since I have had some women who liked that part....

Thanks,

I'll be back!
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 4 (view)
 
Know it's kinda long but......
Posted: 7/18/2007 11:59:48 AM
EAZK, thanks for the comments, will take into consideration.
I suppose what the ladies say will hold more weight than a mans point of view but will keep an open mind.
Shirtless on a boat would seem appropriate from a boating standpoint but perhaps something less revealing. I'm normally on the other end of the camera however.

Yeah, the space fillers where just my frame of mind at the time. I recently lost a younger brother to a heart attack so was doing plenty of reflecting..... Still am but don't suppose I need to share that.

Third paragraph was a run-on on purpose..... Tried for a bit of long winded humor.

Know all about the women in my age frame. The note about my children is to give an up front since I don't want it to become an issue later. I know I'd want to be aware if the shoe were on the other foot. Separating the two completely would be impossible I think.

The part about more kids I think, at least in my case, means I can accept that you have children still at home.....
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 3 (view)
 
Is there something in my profile that attracts older men..?
Posted: 7/18/2007 6:57:03 AM
I believe there's a setting where anyone outside a certain group (age) may NOT contact you.
I know since I've been blocked from sending a few times (they were much older than 25 BTW).
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 1 (view)
 
Know it's kinda long but......
Posted: 7/18/2007 6:46:42 AM
So, I've tweaked, played and written and then re-written. Some say it's well done while others just think it's too long. Either way I'm not catching "her" and I'm wondering if it's something in my profile that's scaring them away. I'm aware the fact I have young children might give pause to some and that's understandable since most people are looking forward to the relative peace and quiet of retirement at this age. And I'm certainly aware my HWP comment stops some which is its intention. Just think perhaps it's time to do a bit of streamlining to ease the read.
Comments:
Good
Bad
Ugly
~Thanks~
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 28 (view)
 
Middle aged with young child.......any hope?
Posted: 7/16/2007 8:29:23 PM
Of course there's hope, it's just a somewhat different scenario when it comes to future planning. I'm having the same problem since I have a 9YO daughter while most women my age have their children out of the home and well into adulthood. I have grandchildren the same age but my baby keeps me young. That said, me being this young now is tough going alone! lol
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 22 (view)
 
The Late Great Lakes?
Posted: 7/15/2007 7:49:36 AM
Just read an article about BP (Amoco) being allowed to dump more waste into Lake Michigan. I was under the impression dumping anything but heated cooling water was strictly prohibited..... Today's society is ALL about the money. Our government and our legislators are a bunch of whores lining their pockets the will of the people be damned.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-pollute_15jul15,1,647384.story?track=rss

Vote Ron Paul for President and fight the New World Order

http://www.ronpaul2008.com/
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 68 (view)
 
Rampant misunderstanding of 'average' weight
Posted: 7/14/2007 7:47:56 PM
OK, so we all know the majority of Americans are obese where average is NOT the same as normal or what it was 30 years ago. I had a date yesterday who said she was curvy and turned out to be quite large. She did have a great personality but I don't get excited over sharing a bed with anyone bigger than me. Had another POF woman who was interested last night who took offense at my asking for a full body shot of her instead of just the headshot she provided. Does anyone have a polite way of asking a prospective fish about their size?
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 119 (view)
 
Women put women where we are today!?
Posted: 6/14/2007 6:08:37 AM

Women want the best of both worlds. They want the gains realized through the feminist movement/struggle, and the chivalry/gallantry of the by gone eras. They want their cake, they want to eat it, and they want the man to bake it, serve them , and clean up the dishes.


I couldn't have said it any better. Everything these days (especially our crazy judicial system) has been geared toward making life easier for women. Unfortunately in the process the fact that male/female relationships take a lot of work has been lost. It's just easier to toss in the towel, hack off the offending part and start over rather than face the fact that people and relationships change and need periodic adjustments and repairs. In most instances simple communication is the key in making that difference and may take a little time to come to fruition. Relationships don't simply change overnight and usually repairs don't either.

Then, this BS about money....
You can bet the LAST thing anyone I date will know is what's in the bank until I chose to let them know.... If that's the number one criteria in which you choose your mate then I choose to remain single.

BTW I open and hold doors for everyone, it's just common courtesy I learned as a child.
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 32 (view)
 
Sweet Misery - A Poisoned World (Aspartame)
Posted: 6/7/2007 5:59:42 AM

At 24 you are so wise beyond your years

To anyone still watching this thread...
The above was written to a user who it appears has deleted his account. He was a very opinionated/argumentative guy with tunnel vision who I hope will someday see the light.
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 12 (view)
 
What do you put on potatoes???
Posted: 6/1/2007 7:27:34 PM
To keep it healthy I just top em with salsa....
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 36 (view)
 
Low carbing for kids
Posted: 5/29/2007 6:45:01 AM

You're best bet is to ask his doctor


Oh yeah, ask a Dr....
How much schooling does a MD get about nutrition as a way to prevent disease?
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 35 (view)
 
Low carbing for kids
Posted: 5/29/2007 6:41:55 AM

ever wonder why you hardly ever see sugar


That's easy... It's for the same exact reason our foods are loaded with HFCS (high fructose corn sugar) or salt for that matter...... It's cheaper! Ever wonder why many store bought processed peanut butters have corn oil? It's cheaper... The processors can sell the peanut oil and make more profit. Ever see the words "Sold by weight, not by volume? That's when Mr. Money can add more HFCS and or salt because it's heavy= less of the healthy stuff=More Profit. Ever wonder why HFCS creeps ever so closer to the first ingredient in your favorite foods? All those fields of feed corn here in the US Midwest corn belt are for making sugar not corn on the cob.
It's ALL about the money.
Mr BIG Business doesn't give a rat if you're obese, he actually likes that because you buy MORE sugar while he pockets your dreams.
It's ALL about the money.

And do try to remember, kids in Asia sit in front of computers and games but are not obese. The difference of course is diet.
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 34 (view)
 
Low carbing for kids
Posted: 5/29/2007 6:20:23 AM
Just a suggestion...
Try taking your children off of ALL dairy products.
Milk, yogurt, cheese, everything.
Do it for a month and I'll bet the asthma goes away.
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 29 (view)
 
Sweet Misery - A Poisoned World (Aspartame)
Posted: 5/23/2007 4:20:59 PM
At 24 you are so wise beyond your years...
There's a saying that goes.
"Never argue with a fool, others might not be able to tell the difference".
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 27 (view)
 
Sweet Misery - A Poisoned World (Aspartame)
Posted: 5/23/2007 9:13:25 AM

one of the highest life expectancies in the world


So, because of that you feel it's safe to stay with the status quo?
Do you know what quality of life is?
Have you spent much time with people who have suffered debilitating diseases caused by our Western diet? Who, if they were taught proper nutrition would simply die of old age rather than legally prescribed drugs which BTW, only mask the symptoms and in most cases add to the list of disease?
The world is much larger than what's found between our shores and despite the BILLIONS spent in R&D we have actually cured very little.

Dig a little deeper.....
Think about it.....
What's in it for the shareholders of a company who actually finds a cure for one of our growing list of ailments?
NADA
NOTHING
ZILCH

BIG PHARMA wants to control illness not cure it.
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 22 (view)
 
Sweet Misery - A Poisoned World (Aspartame)
Posted: 5/21/2007 6:01:52 AM

Did you see the posts about Codex Alimentarius?


Hi Outdoor.
Yes I have and while the rest of the country sleeps and dreams their way through drug induced life we are being sold down the river by the very government who is bound by law to watch over us. To allow BIG PHARMA a hand in making nutritional law is alarming in any sense of the word. We are so blinded and brainwashed we cannot see the real agenda behind EVERYTHING they do and that is profits. It's ALL about the money and they'll pill you along until you drop. Until people realize it's the poisons in our food and water making us sick and that's just the way BIG PHARMA wants it we are doomed to their bidding. Our medical community doesn't want you healthy. Healthy people don't need medical communities..... A VERY large portion of our wonderful service economy.
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 19 (view)
 
Sweet Misery - A Poisoned World (Aspartame)
Posted: 5/20/2007 8:40:33 AM

your magic land where diseases don't exist


Hey Newguy,
Let's take a moment to look at diseases....
Bacterias and virus's cause disease in the natural world but what we're seeing in this modern age of medicine are MAN made. Through lack of nutrition, downright deceptive, dangerous advertising and production we're poisoning ourselves in the name of money.
Garbage in = garbage out, take a look around you.

BTW When is the last time we cured anything?
Oh, Polio? Only reason for that was Dr. Saulk wanted to cure his ill wife.
Modern medicine (BIG Pharma) doesn't want you cured, there's no money in it.

The dairy industry wants you to believe their crap is healthy for you but nothing could be further from the truth.
I could go on and on but we're a society who have been led, bred and brainwashed into believing our government and big business is doing things in our best interest.

Here's a link any of you naturalist might find interesting.....
http://www.democracyinaction.org/dia/organizationsORG/healthfreedomusa/campaign.jsp?campaign_KEY=11431
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 38 (view)
 
Firefox 2.0 & POF Unexpected Pleasures
Posted: 3/5/2007 9:14:39 AM
i know firefox had the spell check add-on but i cannot see it


I dunno Kev, it was simply there after I upgraded to 2.0. I just started typing and noticed misspelling underlined in red. Give it a try, it's wonderfully tweakable with tons of add-ons.
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 27 (view)
 
Calcium advise Kids not drinking milk
Posted: 2/24/2007 3:46:08 PM
Doesn't the medical field promote calcium to deter osteo?


Don't believe everything you read from the "professionals".

Wander on over to "notmilk dot com" for a different view.
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 57 (view)
 
Am I wrong in taking reVenge after 18 years?
Posted: 2/21/2007 8:01:28 PM
After all this reading and trying to fathom the OP's need for revenge tells me her ex RAN away as should anyone else considering association with such a vindictive witch.
My mum taught me that "If you don't have something nice to say then don't say anything". Perhaps your own mother lacked the foresight to teach you the same. I feel sorry for your babies, they deserve better and I hope they find a guiding light elsewhere so the cycle can be broken.
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 13 (view)
 
Am I wrong in taking regenge after 18 years?
Posted: 2/21/2007 5:52:27 PM
Good God, get over it and use all that negativity to do something good instead.
Ask yourself this: If you were one of his children would you like somebody to do that to you?
Rise above his level and say something nice instead, it's actually much more rewarding.
Good luck to you, after 18 years you need to forgive and forget.
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 7 (view)
 
What if someone steals your profile?
Posted: 2/19/2007 5:49:41 AM
He's probably just lazy and a slob to boot. Probably wouldn't take long for a prospective date to figure that out.
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 7 (view)
 
Calcium advise Kids not drinking milk
Posted: 2/18/2007 7:52:19 PM
The only people who say milk is good for you is the dairy industry. Note that countries who use dairy also have the highest incidence of osteoporosis (Denmark, Sweden, Germany) whereas countries which use the least or none (Asia) have very little of the disease. Broccoli has a lot of calcium as well as many other green vegetables. Your kids would be well off if they ate more fresh raw veggies anyway. Do a Google search.
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 140 (view)
 
If a woman has a few scars..does it make you look at them different
Posted: 2/11/2007 2:34:49 AM

a perfect looking woman


shimmerfree,
I don't know where you got that idea but you are totally false in my book. Any man who would refuse you for something you have NO control over is a shallow as they come and should be avoided at all costs anyway. If you were FAT or dressed funny that's another story since you DO have control over those type of things.
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 78 (view)
 
Scams. Nigerians, Russians ETC.
Posted: 2/3/2007 1:09:43 PM
Haven't seen any scammers here but have on a couple others (yahoo for one)....
Been lQQing for a used car in a number of places including craigslist and autotrader to name a couple and there's scammers galore there. Can you imaging someone needing to ship me their car because it's located in Illinois? They ignored me when I said I was in Chicago so that wouldn't be necessary. Best advice, if it sounds too good to be true it usually is.
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 22 (view)
 
Being friends with Ex?
Posted: 2/3/2007 8:27:26 PM
You need to decide for yourself if you want to stay friends with him. It can be painful and difficult letting go not to mention finding another.
Take care of you before trying to be with another significant other... heal thyself.
Best way I've found to do that (WITHOUT the use of drugs) is to help others. Go out and donate yourself to others less fortunate than you are. You'll be surprised how good you have it compared to the lives of some of your neighbors. It is a wonderful way to forget about your troubles AND help others at the same time.
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 3 (view)
 
U.S. attacks al Qaeda suspects in Somalia
Posted: 1/9/2007 4:56:15 AM
I'm as tolerant a guy you'll ever find (raised or raising 4 girls) but I've had about enough of the "loving" Muslim world who can't even seem to like themselves. How easy it has become in this age to blame others for our misfortunes and even littler to use a God as an excuse for hatred.
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 63 (view)
 
MEN ARE MESSES!
Posted: 1/8/2007 7:53:35 PM
Sounds like my ex and HER way of bringing up the kids! RALPH!!!!!!
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 6 (view)
 
Online dating, who are the winners, who are the loosers ?
Posted: 12/31/2006 4:46:17 PM
Been at this a few years myself and reached the same conclusions for the most part. I must admit I don't always put my best foot forward early on though. I figure give em a shot of how bad it could be right away then if they bolt I've not lost much anyway. I've probably scared a few good ones away but I've always hoped they could see through the BS and desire to learn about the real me. Of course at this age we all tend to look at being comfortable into retirement. I've played a lot of poker hands. You don't show all your cards and it's the same way I look at relationships.
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 7 (view)
 
Governor Kills Statewide Anti-Smoking Program
Posted: 12/8/2006 4:06:32 PM
But I have a RIGHT to breath clean air in a public place. You want to smoke, that's your right so long as I don't have to breath that crap. I LOVE the smoke free bars and clubs... Finally I can come and go to places and not stink like that in the morning.
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 3 (view)
 
Governor Kills Statewide Anti-Smoking Program
Posted: 12/8/2006 3:14:47 AM
Who voted for this guy?
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 13 (view)
 
Is it good to wish on your ex as much hurt as they put you thru
Posted: 12/7/2006 5:08:44 PM
Oh Man, revenge can be sooooooo sweet!
BTW, Thanks for your stint in the Middle East.
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 9 (view)
 
Is it good to wish on your ex as much hurt as they put you thru
Posted: 12/7/2006 4:32:17 PM
Of course it's good if they hosed ya but make sure ya hurry up and move on.
Does nobody any good to carry that baggage into another relationship.
Life, as they say, is too short for that crap.
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 21 (view)
 
What is fair to expect financially, when your girlfriend moves in?
Posted: 12/3/2006 2:24:41 PM
Well let's see....
From my personal experience, at the beginning of our relationship and she with one 5YO daughter and our infant we decided to buy a house. I put down 15K and she put down 5 on the house. At that time we figured out the total bills, food and all then our incomes.
I made 35% more than she so I paid that much more toward the total bills.
Then we married, had another child and she made more money and I made less but I continued to pay 35% more.... I also paid for ALL home repairs and improvements (landscaping, roof, furnace, A/C, appliance's, etc. Don't ask, I regret it really since she ended up divorcing me and getting half the house. Love, as they say, is blind. Doesn't matter how good a guy you are, when they get a hair up their butt and want you gone, you're GONE. Expect to pay through the nose too. My divorce was all about her child and grandchild and their showing no sign of leaving ..... EVER! At 28 with child in a home more suited to 3 or 4 people max, we had 6 and guess who's out? Trashing the home I paid for with my hard earned cash & sweat equity.

I put up with a load of crap from her kid and I'm the one without my home and family. Beware what you think you're getting with a women and her children. Believe me when I say that blood is thicker than water and HER kids will live in YOUR house until SHE says otherwise. Marriage? Shoot me first.
 cutting_loose
Joined: 1/9/2006
Msg: 13 (view)
 
Long story, I'm not sure what to make out of this all
Posted: 11/28/2006 6:50:44 PM

my family

Who cares what your family thinks?
You're a big boy, time to start making decisions on what "YOU" want, not what your family wants.
 
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