Posts by William Thompson10

Honestly, I’d give Freyya a shot; I don't see any reason why not. I have this gut feeling that she’d be quite fair. 🤔

Kate Fox58 said:Oh, come on. Don't be silly. ☕

He actually went to about six of their shows. 🤔

Kate Fox58 said:Oh, you poor things. ☕

I don't really follow all this anymore.
I still remember the days when everyone was cheering for San Diego and Lake Tahoe.
Back then, I was just a little kid, really didn't know any better.
Later on, I found myself tuning in mostly because of Sergei and Mariah
Carey.

Honestly, this whole thing feels like a truly shameful... spectacle.
I'm not even sure there's a better way to put it.

You can't really take me on like that when it comes to The Supremes. 🙄

S is signing up. 🎉

Alexander Adams94 said:If I actually had the time and if people were actually picking me, I’d be that guy. I'd be a phenomenal designer.

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amberviper70 said:BOLD: Exactly.
That's how level-headed, rational people look at things.

The only real issue would be if the breakup was still super recent.
I'd still have my eyes on my 😁ex.

But honestly, I wonder when that feeling will finally fade.🤔

Of course, it stings a little. But eventually, you'll look back and be glad it happened for their sake as much as yours.
Recovery isn't one-size-fits-all; some breakups take longer than others. But you really have to sit with those emotions and try to view everything from a neutral perspective. Ultimately, everything has to click into place within yourself. I hope that makes sense. 🤔
Thinking back to a past split of mine, what actually helped me move on was realizing she had already moved on with someone else. Once you see that reality, the door finally closes, and you can actually start walking forward.

amberviper70 said:I was head over heels for Peter.
But then Peter just walked out on me.
Now I'm just drifting through life, nursing my sorrows with a drink or two and trying to stay sane.
My friend is the one helping me get through it.

Then some other guy wanders by and suddenly I'm falling in love all over again.🙂.

Is it finally time to hold Peter accountable for his betrayal and tell my friend she's officially forbidden from even looking at my ex?
Or am I stuck with Peter until the end of time(even though he clearly wasn't mine to begin with)?

Yes, it’s definitely time. Honestly, you shouldn't even have to ask...

amberviper70 said:How long does it take for an ex to become "less" of an ex?
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I’ve been wondering lately—how many years actually need to pass before an ex feels a little less like someone from your past and more like just another person?

Honestly, I don't really see the issue here. Just because I’m not okay with it doesn't mean they can't be. I shouldn't have to act as some kind of moral gatekeeper for their lives.
Of course, seeing something like that would definitely shake me up a bit, especially since we were together not too long ago, but I refuse to let emotions cloud my judgment or dictate how I process things.

quietbadger11 said:I went through a divorce about four years ago, and since then, my ex-wife and I have managed to stay on really good terms. We still head out on summer vacations together, and we actually go shopping together every now and then since she doesn't have a car.
I do all of this primarily so our little guy feels secure, and I can see how much it helps him to know that Mom and Dad are still on friendly terms.
Still, at the end of the day, he can clearly see that we aren't living under the same roof anymore, and we both know that isn't ideal for a child.
It’s only natural that a mother and father should raise their child together, isn't it?
But I just try to be present for him as much as possible, and I truly hope he grows up to be a well-adjusted, kind person.

😍

Quote: Mother of Pearl

feralmoose32 said:I honestly don't see the issue here...
If it were my ex, I’d probably let them stay for free—I mean, really—but they just won't 🤷

I’m just sitting here, patiently waiting for someone to actually weigh in. Still waiting on that first comment to drop. 🍿

Drew Ross2 said:Exactly.
Spending time together like you described—talking, listening, playing, exploring, or just being ridiculous together.
It’s often difficult; I get home from work completely drained, and then there's dinner to cook and cleaning to do, yet the kids still demand their time.
They want my undivided attention when showing me their drawings, they want my input on their little projects, they want interaction—they want 150% of me. 😁
Some days I tell myself, "Okay, today gets a mark against my parenting record." Those are the days when I'm just exhausted, and even if I'm physically there, I'm mentally checked out. I'm sitting next to them, but I lack my usual energy.
I suspect they feel it, but I guess you can't avoid having those kinds of days.
Still, when I look at the big picture, I think the successes tend to outweigh the failures.
No parent is perfect—and if there are any, I certainly am not one of them. There isn't some manual on how to raise a child to become a happy, fulfilled adult.
I've made mistakes along the way, and I'll probably make more, but I do reflect on my parenting quite often. I weigh my wins against my losses and try to figure out how to avoid repeating the same errors.
Only time will tell what my biggest mistakes will be, but I hope—really hope—that despite the stumbles, they grow up to be happy, capable people with the right tools to navigate the jungle of life.
They'll always have my support and love, so I suppose, in the end, it all works out. 😳

*Regarding the needs of a mother or father, I think after the first year, they need both equally. That first year is a bit different—the baby needs the mother most during that specific window.

Exactly—mom, and just mom.

I don't want to sound like I'm bragging or being self-righteous about it. It’s more about those heavy moments when I see my son’s sadness, for instance, because his dad couldn't make it out for a bike ride due to exhaustion. He was really looking forward to us all riding together. That's just one small example from a long list. Honestly, I feel like I'm failing at every turn, constantly feeling like I'm falling short as a parent.
The biggest waves of judgment and criticism usually hit when I mention that I went to the coast with my ex-wife. 😁.
I can already see the backlash starting here, too.

In my opinion, the single biggest mistake a parent can make is failing to spend quality time with their child. There really isn't any excuse for that. You have to talk to them constantly—really engage—and truly listen when they bring their problems to you.

I see so many divorced fathers who just don't seem to grasp that being physically and emotionally present whenever possible is what actually matters. A child might act like they’re fine on the surface, but deep down, they’re struggling. They end up just settling for whatever scraps of attention they can get. Some of these parents act like they're providing everything, but in reality, they barely see their kids even twice a month.

When they're little, all they really need is warmth and affection. We shouldn't leave them feeling isolated or forced to fight for a parent's attention from the moment they take their first steps. During those early years, a mother's presence and care are absolutely vital.

I just can't.

And I’m still undecided on that one...

I might just end up showing up myself... I'll give you a heads-up later today.