Hard family times
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Narrock wrote:Martrae wrote:Speak when you know what the hell you are talking about.
No need to be snooty about it. I know what I'm talking about.
Yes, because you are a mom or have a wife and kids?
Inside each person lives two wolves. One is loyal, kind, respectful, humble and open to the mystery of life. The other is greedy, jealous, hateful, afraid and blind to the wonders of life. They are in battle for your spirit. The one who wins is the one you feed.
Do your friends have kids?
If not, you'll find you have less and less in common with them. They can't relate to what you're going thru.
Sometimes it's just nice to hear "they grow out of it" from someone who's been there.
If not, you'll find you have less and less in common with them. They can't relate to what you're going thru.
Sometimes it's just nice to hear "they grow out of it" from someone who's been there.
Inside each person lives two wolves. One is loyal, kind, respectful, humble and open to the mystery of life. The other is greedy, jealous, hateful, afraid and blind to the wonders of life. They are in battle for your spirit. The one who wins is the one you feed.
Yes most of my friends have kids.
And all of my friends have jobs as well.
And no, not the job of "raising my kid" full time.
And yes, they are great kids.
And yes, they are still fun people who know how to manage their kid time and the time needed for themselves.
And no, they don't need support groups.
Have I covered everything?
And all of my friends have jobs as well.
And no, not the job of "raising my kid" full time.
And yes, they are great kids.
And yes, they are still fun people who know how to manage their kid time and the time needed for themselves.
And no, they don't need support groups.
Have I covered everything?
Last edited by Ginzburgh on Thu Jan 18, 2007 1:40 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Ummm....it hasn't happend with my friend's who have kids and have had kids for the last 8 years? We still see them at least once or twice a week for dinner / 24 night / movies / board games / etc.
So...
...I think you guys need to take the advice you gave to Mindia and think before you speak.
And my girlfriend and I are like the last people in our group of friends who are childless at the moment. So we're actually in the minority.
So...
...I think you guys need to take the advice you gave to Mindia and think before you speak.
And my girlfriend and I are like the last people in our group of friends who are childless at the moment. So we're actually in the minority.
Give her time to herself whether it be at home or out. Also, being home all day every day with no adult stimulation can be very hard...even depressing as much as you love your kids. Take her out once in a while or make a 'date night' to show her how much you appreciate everything she does for you and your family....sometimes just spending time with her doing what she likes is all it may take. Just a few suggestions...similar to the other posts that I've read really. I hope that things get better for her and you as well.
The same women who need "support groups" and "time outs" are the ones who have always had their hands held and aren't strong-willed. Any strong woman can handle it.
Sorta reminds me of people who are super-religious and need other people to lay down the groundwork as to how they need to live their life.
Sorta reminds me of people who are super-religious and need other people to lay down the groundwork as to how they need to live their life.
Ginzburgh wrote:Yes most of my friends have kids.
And all of my friends have jobs as well.
And no, not the job of "raising my kid" full time.
And yes, they are great kids.
And yes, they are still fun people who know how to manage their kid time and the time needed for themselves.
And no, they don't need support groups.
Have I covered everything?
I'm pretty sure, however, you're talking about friends where BOTH parents work, ie they BOTH get time away from being mommy and daddy.
Yes, once every couple weeks I NEED time away from my kids. This doesn't make me weak...it makes me human.
Inside each person lives two wolves. One is loyal, kind, respectful, humble and open to the mystery of life. The other is greedy, jealous, hateful, afraid and blind to the wonders of life. They are in battle for your spirit. The one who wins is the one you feed.
I never asked anyone to feel sorry for me, I chose this. Unlike an ordinary job, though, I can't go home at the end of the day and it wears on you after a bit.
Inside each person lives two wolves. One is loyal, kind, respectful, humble and open to the mystery of life. The other is greedy, jealous, hateful, afraid and blind to the wonders of life. They are in battle for your spirit. The one who wins is the one you feed.
