Posts by Thomas Howard93

I honestly don't know. I feel like I'm either going to die or lose my mind in this country at this rate—it's just unbelievable.

Honestly, I’ve been totally blindsided before, but I don't even follow what you're asking.

I find myself smiling more often throughout the day. I also tend to conclude more frequently that I just don't like people and that suicide is the best way out. It’s all relative, though, so there's no need to get too caught up in those feelings.

amberraven9 said:The hardest part for me is knowing she’s home most of the time. We rarely go out without her. When I'm working or away for a few days, I get this nagging sense of guilt. It feels wrong to be out having fun while she's just sitting there alone. I don't think she's thrilled about it either. I can tell she's bored, but it’s like she lacks the drive to change things. It isn't laziness. It's more like resignation. Years of a high-stress career and just a hard life have taken their toll. I think that's why she's stuck like this.

This doesn't make any sense. It’s her choice whether she wants to go out or stay in; you aren't to blame here. Maybe if you stopped hovering over her, she might actually realize she needs to deal with things herself. Right now, there's no reason for her to change since someone else is stepping in to handle everything—assuming this is even something she cares about fixing.

Yeah. ☕

You guys are being boring, go hang out upstairs somewhere.

lonegardener said:Like I said, it’s a total lottery. You either get lucky or you don't. I highly doubt you can manufacture a friendship through some calculated strategy or forced effort. If you do, it isn't a friendship; it's more like a business partnership. You should check out the Tennessee Williams novella, *Suddenly Last Summer* by Stone. I think you might enjoy it... and it's a quick read, maybe around 60 pages or so.

Hmm. Nothing makes sense to me either, yet I never feel bored. Though, perhaps we define "boredom" differently.

😍 See? It's obvious to me that what you said above was a provocation, yet I still can't resist responding. Well, shoot.

But tell me—how exactly did you conclude that I am "perfect just the way I am"? Because if you truly perceive me that way, then you've managed to read me better in a moment than I have in all these years. In that case, I have no choice but to tip my hat to you. 🙏

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Chris Cooper5 said:Just a quick heads-up, please try not to get into any heated arguments on my thread. I’m really just looking for some constructive conversation here.☕

Yeah, totally.

I wasn't speaking in general terms; I was just saying that I'm perfectly fine with myself.

lonegardener said:Yeah, you're describing a really tricky situation here. It truly is, and personally, I don't have some magic recipe to "overcome" it—something that's guaranteed to work. I often get the feeling it just comes down to pure luck, or maybe just a lack of interest.

To be honest, I’d say the only real difference between us is that I never actually get bored. I can't remember a single time in my life when I felt that way. Even if I wasn't doing anything particularly important. For instance, even being here on this forum isn't boring at all; if anything, it's the opposite. I'd go as far as to say that "boredom" is a state of being that I don't really understand. 😕

Alright then, why are you always so perfect yet so gloomy?🤷

I'm actually really curious to know which college you're attending... 😳

Go find some happiness somewhere else.☕

He's going to end up hanging himself 🤷

Whoa, take it easy... no need to get all worked up right away. 🍿

Hold on a second. You're going to get a little bit worked up over some minor details and suddenly we're labeling it a personality disorder? Give me a break. ☕

It’s some kind of stabilizer, or something like that.

Check out this guy: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4vuKOz3kus

Are you actually going to tell me you have bulimia?

Sure, I’ll admit it—I’m definitely a bit on the heavier side at heart. ☕

I think they were actually referring to HPV here...