At least I'll never have to be alone...
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Originally Posted by Pelican 
To me, the words in Cyranoak's original post sting.
Women = stupid?
Maybe someone needs to look in the mirror?
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Hail to Michigan
Bald – no
Asthma – no
Money and medical – GREAT
Meetings – I will think on that.
Big – 6’5”
250 – not for long
Drink – no
Cannot say I will even think about it us less you are a Wolverine? Spartans and Buckeyes need not respond unless you enjoy special treatment during football season.
Asthma – no
Money and medical – GREAT
Meetings – I will think on that.
Big – 6’5”
250 – not for long
Drink – no
Cannot say I will even think about it us less you are a Wolverine? Spartans and Buckeyes need not respond unless you enjoy special treatment during football season.
6'5"? (swoon)
If you are not gonna be 250 for long, you still gotta carry some weight on that frame!
As long as you don't drink, everything else is negotiable.
Yep, not rich by any means, but the money is better than a poke in the eye!
And, if you marry me, we would get more money each month (you are then a family member) and you could go to school or something.
Yes, a good life awaits you.
Hail! Hail! to Michigan
The leaders and best!
Hail! to the victors valiant
Hail! to the conqu'ring heroes
Hail! Hail! to Michigan,
The champions of the West!
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Since 1898, they have been using that same fight song!
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And you know what? We have our share of alcoholic-bashing here, sometimes when we need to laugh instead of cry.
And, I agree, sometimes things just suck so bad that I laugh instead of cry.
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Originally Posted by lillamy
Then you are familiar with the quote "Patience is a human virtue..."
(It's the only Klingon quote I use. But I use that a lot.)...
(It's the only Klingon quote I use. But I use that a lot.)...
"Expectation is the root of all heartache."
Here's a trivia question for the nerds; What is the original nationality of William Shakespeare?
Mike
* p.s.; and for the truly obsessed; What is the Klingon saying alluded to in the blessing "May you die only once" ? *
** p.p.s. and yes, these all relate to al-anon recovery **
To thine own self be true.
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Originally Posted by Florence
I totally understand the need to vent.
But it's grating to have women bashed as a class like we're somehow specially defective, when we are all here -- men and women alike -- for the same reason.
But it's grating to have women bashed as a class like we're somehow specially defective, when we are all here -- men and women alike -- for the same reason.
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I wouldn't have been offended if he had said, "I'll never be alone, all i have to do is stand on the street corner with a sign saying, looking for someone to fix..." (or whatever)
But he, a man, singled out women, when he is no better than the group he bashed. He projected his self hatred (or anger or whatever emotion motivated him) on to the opposite gender--and then bashed that entire gender.
Offensive.
But he, a man, singled out women, when he is no better than the group he bashed. He projected his self hatred (or anger or whatever emotion motivated him) on to the opposite gender--and then bashed that entire gender.
Offensive.
To thine own self be true.
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Originally Posted by SadHeart
I wouldn't have been offended if he had said, "I'll never be alone, all i have to do is stand on the street corner with a sign saying, looking for someone to fix..." (or whatever)
But he, a man, singled out women, when he is no better than the group he bashed. He projected his self hatred (or anger or whatever emotion motivated him) on to the opposite gender--and then bashed that entire gender.
Offensive.
But he, a man, singled out women, when he is no better than the group he bashed. He projected his self hatred (or anger or whatever emotion motivated him) on to the opposite gender--and then bashed that entire gender.
Offensive.
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I know when I hear / see something that annoys me I should look to why it annoys me. I've read, left, and reread this thread and these are my thoughts.
I didn't find the original post to reflect "we codependents...." but rather "you, you women..." and that tone is what I find - what, condescending?
If the same sentiments had been expressed in a little more gender neutral way, or inclusive manner (like the original poster counted himself as someone who acted that way too), I am ok.
I do see some of me, as a human, in the overall idea of the post.
I didn't find the original post to reflect "we codependents...." but rather "you, you women..." and that tone is what I find - what, condescending?
If the same sentiments had been expressed in a little more gender neutral way, or inclusive manner (like the original poster counted himself as someone who acted that way too), I am ok.
I do see some of me, as a human, in the overall idea of the post.
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There are men married to alcoholic women who suffer through hell, but I really don't think that men culturally are influenced to be codependents the way women are.
First of all, at least my generation of women was raised to be helpers and support people in need wherever they may be. The fact that we are sensitive and understanding means we have an obligation to figure out why other people feel bad when they do. And FIX IT. I feel like we're raised to be some kind of emotional plumbers with 24/7/365 on-call status.
And then we have popular culture.
Beauty and the Beast. (Which I will not let my girls see.
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Twilight.
50 Shades of Grey.
If 21 million women buy and enjoy reading a "love story" about a woman who stays with a man who is troubled and hurts her and is difficult and sometimes makes her want to run away but she stays because she loves him and believes her love will heal him... then I pose that women, as a group, have a problem with codependency. And the definition of the word "love."
Not all of us get involved with vampires or beasts or sadists or addicts. But the fact that women find the troubled, difficult, hurtful (but he's only hurtful to others because he's been hurt himself) man attractive even in fiction -- there is a problem there. And I don't think it's only an individual problem that so many of us have broken pickers. I think it's a cultural problem.
I can honestly say that brooding difficult men make me lace up my running shoes as quickly as addicts do these days. And I've got the Coast Guard on speed dial in case I run across a guy who needs rescuing. But I don't feel like I'm getting a whole lot of help from popular culture when men who are "buddies" and "good friends" are portrayed as sexless and boring and nerdy and the dark handsome stranger with secrets is the one who always gets the girl.
First of all, at least my generation of women was raised to be helpers and support people in need wherever they may be. The fact that we are sensitive and understanding means we have an obligation to figure out why other people feel bad when they do. And FIX IT. I feel like we're raised to be some kind of emotional plumbers with 24/7/365 on-call status.
And then we have popular culture.
Beauty and the Beast. (Which I will not let my girls see.
)Twilight.
50 Shades of Grey.
If 21 million women buy and enjoy reading a "love story" about a woman who stays with a man who is troubled and hurts her and is difficult and sometimes makes her want to run away but she stays because she loves him and believes her love will heal him... then I pose that women, as a group, have a problem with codependency. And the definition of the word "love."
Not all of us get involved with vampires or beasts or sadists or addicts. But the fact that women find the troubled, difficult, hurtful (but he's only hurtful to others because he's been hurt himself) man attractive even in fiction -- there is a problem there. And I don't think it's only an individual problem that so many of us have broken pickers. I think it's a cultural problem.
I can honestly say that brooding difficult men make me lace up my running shoes as quickly as addicts do these days. And I've got the Coast Guard on speed dial in case I run across a guy who needs rescuing. But I don't feel like I'm getting a whole lot of help from popular culture when men who are "buddies" and "good friends" are portrayed as sexless and boring and nerdy and the dark handsome stranger with secrets is the one who always gets the girl.
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The fact that we are sensitive and understanding means we have an obligation to figure out why other people feel bad when they do. And FIX IT. I feel like we're raised to be some kind of emotional plumbers with 24/7/365 on-call status.
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Originally Posted by Learn2Live
So true Lillamy. Good insight. I think maybe I will just change tactics and become a chef. Then, when I see someone I want to caretake, I can just give them pork chops with mashed potatoes and gravy and my job is DONE.
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Your post reminded me of this quote from 'Co-Dependent No More'. Add addiction and it really knocks the wheels off the bus.
You have said very little about your wife (which is appropriate) but I get this vibe from your posting history. It was a vibe my xah and I shared as well and it was incredibly painful and often confusing. If I'm way off base, just disregard!
I hope you can gather some quiet moments to be able to sit with yourself and your thoughts. You have the tools you need to find your center and that is where you'll find your strength. You do not have to fix or address anything today. You can nurture and strengthen yourself, there is time. As always, focus on you and the next right thing will follow.
Two codependants in a relationship can really play havock with each other. Consider two people-pleasers in a relationship with each other. No consider two people-pleasers in a relationship with each other when they both want out of the relationship. They will, as Earnie Larsen says, do horrible things. They'll nearly destroy each other and themselves before one will stop rescuing and say, "I want out."
I hope you can gather some quiet moments to be able to sit with yourself and your thoughts. You have the tools you need to find your center and that is where you'll find your strength. You do not have to fix or address anything today. You can nurture and strengthen yourself, there is time. As always, focus on you and the next right thing will follow.
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Not women bashing at all... quite the opposite...
...it was mean to be ironic and could apply as well to some men here, just not in as insanely large of a number. I absolutely love, love, love women, and nothing would make me happier for them not to be as I described in this post. Many aren't, but oh so many are... in my opinion at least.
It was a a plea for women not to be like that, starting with my 16 year old daughter.
Cyranoak
It was a a plea for women not to be like that, starting with my 16 year old daughter.
Cyranoak
Originally Posted by wellnowwhat
What's with the women bashing? (was someone else yesterday)
Helps you how? Helps me how?
I haven't read all your story, but you are here, on the friends & family site, too! It's where anyone is supposed to feel free and safe to tell their story and work through their issues. To share, and learn, and share again. I imagine you used it for this too?
Sorry about your wife's relapse. So very sad.
Wishing you both the best.
Helps you how? Helps me how?
I haven't read all your story, but you are here, on the friends & family site, too! It's where anyone is supposed to feel free and safe to tell their story and work through their issues. To share, and learn, and share again. I imagine you used it for this too?
Sorry about your wife's relapse. So very sad.
Wishing you both the best.
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Originally Posted by Cyranoak
Hell, maybe I'll be able to stay home, blame others for my problems, deflect criticism back on my woman, and feel sorry for myself while they pay all the bills.
Cyranoak
Hang in there Cyranoak. I feel the pain in your post.
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