I've read on the web, but I would love to hear personal experiences from someone who has experienced or seen this in real life. There are definitely parts that I have trouble seeing. I can't really see it as a true "love" relationship yet. It seems to me more of an arranged marriage, but arranged by the participants. Can a relationship really change to that? Or does a relationship have to start that way? Feel free to PM me if you want to share privately. ETA: This is more a question of one party converting to a non-attachment religion like Buddhism, and what happens to that marriage, than any comment on arranged marriages. That was probably a bad example on my part. I just meant that some of those don't end up as love marriages, but just marriages of convenience, with the parties living their own lives, caring for their kids, but somewhat indifferent to each other.

Maybe? I also think women do the most work in a marriage: the relationship work, the housework, the parenting work, the practical work. Men mostly benefit from that. So once there is no promise of children, women balance the love of a relationship with all the work. I think men just see the love and support of the relationship with no downside.

I had true love and it turns out it wasn't real. I never want to go through heartbreak again. I'm not saying I won't remarry out of convenience, but I'd never let myself fall in love again.

I vote for a restraining order. If someone I worked with attacked me, I would pursue that. I would expect the same protection for a child in their workplace. I think they usually take a pattern of threats, but I'd start the process, because I'm sure he's going to continue to be a target if only verbal assault.

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I have a hard time watching anything in a language I don't understand. I have hearing issues, so I use a combination of subtitles and lipreading to watch TV. My small fluency in lipreading and speed reading make it where I don't have to stare at the subtitles the whole time. If the movie is dubbed, what I do hear doesn't sync with the lipreading. If it is subtitled, what I read doesn't sync with the lipreading. Both make my brain crazy. So the only foreign things I've been able to enjoy are dubbed ones that aren't dependent on visuals. I listen at a high volume or with headphones, do other work, and just listen.

I did not shine in my interview today, so I think you better make other plans ? I would still miss my touchpad, no matter what I was doing!

I get it. I have an interview today and one of my fears for a job is that I will be required to use Windows!!! I need a job too badly to let that be a deciding factor, but it is one I really, really hope I don't have to face! (Many of these jobs deal with secure data, so bring your own device isn't always possible. I love my MacBook Pro, so I'm not willing to part with it, but if I get an awesome job and enough to upgrade, you'll be first on the list!

With some devices, you can download shows now. It's designed so you can watch a few when you have poor or no internet. I've used it on the plane. Could you just download a few that are OK and turn off the internet when you have to be elsewhere (shower/nap)?

I want to make one other comment about the use of Tasers, but it's a bit off topic because it has to do with large adults not children. I've watched so many of these videos. When someone is tased it causes neuromuscular spasms. These spasms cause the victims to thrash, thus hitting, kicking, and "assaulting" the officers. They also make it appear the victim is resisting arrest. Add that to the fact that they have been shocked into a primal fight-or-flight and likely are confused, panicked, and don't comprehend orders, you have a scenario leading to "justified" lethal force. The shock itself doesn't kill them, but sets in motion events that lead to their death, at worst. At best a simple charge of evading police (running away), turns into a litany of violent charges that send them to prison for decades.

Yes! No matter what the legal definition, tasers are potentially deadly. Morally, that needs to be weighed in the consideration of every use. Shoplifting? Potentially deadly force not justified! Running away? Potentially deadly force not justified! If the 11yo has a knife AND is threatening to kill herself, then, yes, I could see a police officer making the decision to use a taser, because of the risk-benefits equation. I say police officer, not security guard. I want to believe the best of cops (despite the decisively bad examples). They are (should be) trained to not go with their instincts, but think quickly about their response. That quick risk assessment should be part of their toolbox just like the taser and gun. I think people with training, who are skilled with making those decisions, should be the only "enforcement professionals" allowed to carry tasers or guns. (I guess I would want all armed security people to be either off-duty LEOs or people who have trained as LEOs and continue that training...NOT people who have just been trained by TASER, the company!) I've been reading the medical articles and autopsy reports (1500 people have died after being tasered in the US and Canada, 150 deaths have been (officially) attributed to the taser attack, so the information is out there. Plenty more have been revived and hospitalized.) I simply can't see EVER using a Taser unless the other result is clearly potentially fatal for someone.

I think it probably was just that he was there. In some places, assaulting someone else in the presence of the child is considered endangering the welfare of the child. In other words, it is not good for the child to see Dad hit someone. On the other hand, they have no fear that he will hurt his child, so they aren't pushing for removal. (It may be that they somewhat doubt the woman's claim, but have to make the charges.) The bar is high for removal of children. You can do something wrong/illegal as a parent (like not use a car seat once), get charged, but not have your kids taken away.

Absolutely Not!! You have to be an incredibly good driver in Atlanta just to defensively keep from being hit by one of our awful ones. Depending on the details and direction you live, you may be able to park at a Marta station in the 'burbs and come into the city that way...message me if you want to share more. For other situations, I'd still say no until she does something to change. She is not too old for driving lessons. She needs to spend the money and go through an intensive program with someone who can correct her bad habits (whatever they are) and teach her new skills. It's not good for anyone that she is on the road...someday one of those things she hits will be a person.

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All I can think of is Huey, Dewey, and Louie! I know they are all boys, but could you do Daisy-like bows on a couple?

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My neighbor manages this with a MLM company. Her posts never bother me at all, and I'm trying to tease out why. She posts about her life and friends, and her life includes this company. So she'll post a congrats and tag when someone wins a trip or award, but never says you can do this, too. She'll post a sale, but just like she would a flash sale at amazon. I'd recommend doing the business page and keeping it active with multiple posts a week of Disney tips. Then a couple of times a month, share something on your personal account from your business page. For example, if you are visiting Disney to scope out things, post a picture of the you and the new attraction on the business site and then share it to your personal site. Also, if you book for any of your friends, ask if they can thank/tag you on one of their vacation pictures and let you share it to your personal page.

I have had GSDs and I'm worried that it is breed-specific and going to be almost impossible to train out. They are so protective of those they identify as family. This dog has identify you as her person, and convincing her not to protect you from those come between may be impossible. My guess is it will only get worse. From personal experience, I will say you never really get over having one of your dogs trying to kill the other. Ours recovered, yours won't. And I guarantee, if it happens, instinct will not let you resist intervening, and you will be injured, too. Your dh is committed to saving this dog and that's great! Decide how much you are willing to spend on training, put all of your efforts into finding a home and promise them $X amount of training. Consider your current situation an unpleasant foster situation that will have a end and try to make it as pleasant as you can for all the furkids involved. (Honestly, I don't know any rescues that would even put the three dogs in such a state. They want the foster to be comfortable and have a chance to relax and learn.) As much as he loves and cares for the new doggie, your home is not the best place for her. Good Luck!

This is so cool! A friend of mine is in this Playstation Original (who knew PS did TV??) pilot. If they get enough views and votes, they will be able to create the series. https://www.playstation.com/en-us/network/playstation-video/emerging-filmmakers/hyperreal If you like sci-fi or indie shows, take a look and vote ?

If he likes humor and satire, I loved NPCs by Drew Hayes and the Rincewind books by Terry Pratchett, the first being The Colour of Magic. The former directly reference the game, the latter is always an adventure gone wrong, but obliquely refers to the rolling of dice as fate.

I need an air mattress for visitors, probably a twin since I have the sheets from the dorm and very little space for the bed. I want something super comfortable with a built-in pump that can be stored in a small space. I'd love it if I could buy local, since I could really use it Wednesday, but Amazon is OK, too.

I say it's his money and his choice. The only limits I would put on a minor are safety, legality and maybe family values/house rules. I think those would not be an issue with shoes, unless they are something weird that would ruin his feet/posture or if you live in an area where a $200 pair of shoes might put your life/health at risk.

Kathy Bowman has some great videos, some of them are on YouTube. And it sounds insane, but if you get (or make) an opportunity to visit a city with a PT, make an appointment. Just one session with someone who can more clearly direct you what muscles to use and HOW to do the exercises will make a huge difference.

I just finished this on Hulu. I was expecting another fluff procedural, but this had meat! Maybe it's just because I am going through a LOT right now, but I identified with so many facets and issues of the different characters. I cried through the final episode. Did anyone else like it, or am I just super sappy and emotionally fragile right now?

This makes it worth it to me! Usually a few hs friends will have a joint sale at someone's house. It becomes a potluck/playgroup. Selling to people when they drop by is just an aside. Often we are selling cheap. By the end the "Free" pile is very large, and most everything is hauled to a local charity at the close.