erika r

Just curious. My friends and I have differing opinions.

My friend has been seeing a younger man for a few months. At first it was supposed to be about sex, but then they started to hang out, go to movies, etc. He tells her it's just about sex and he doesnt want a relationship, but then stays at her house at least once night a week, texts/calls her every day, spends time with her w/o having sex, plays with her daughter, etc. The little girl has been around him so much she called him dad once. They don't see anyone else, and he will often be affectionate (putting his arm around her, holding her hand, kissing her goodbye and stuff like that). Though he tells her he has to fight his feelings and cant fall in love with her, I think he is. I told her its either a relationship or he doesnt know proper "booty call" etiquette. She is falling for him and doesnt know what to do. She doesnt want to get her heart broken, but cant ignore the fact that she thinks he is in love with her too. What do you guys think? I think he is in love with her, but thats my opinion.

I have asked him to repeatedly. He has not seen the house in a year and they only thing he could find wrong last December was a hole that my dog had dug in the back yard. I showed him where the carpet was pulling up by the kitchen (high traffic area). It wasnt a big deal to him. Now, he told me that the house needs to be in good living condition when I move out and must be 100% perfect. He doesnt believe in normal wear and tear. I have already repainted the whole house, powerwashed the house and driveway and scrubbed the house from top to bottom. I bought all new mini blinds and have taken pics to prove it is perfect. What do I do? I am afraid he wont send me my deposit. I have called and left messages and he wont even return my calls.

I never heard of the singer until recently and its always in writing. Just wondering how you say her name? Does it sound like Kellus, Kelly's, etc? Whatever it is, it looks like her mom didnt know how to spell it right.

If you were seeing a woman and was intimate with her, what would make you hang out with your last ex girlfriend who was in love with you, and still wants to have sex with you? He claims he doesnt do anything with her but it sure sounds really fishy to me.

The media is making a big deal out of it. But what is the difference between that and the black voters who wont vote for McCain or vote for Obama just because he is black? Why isnt that an issue?

My husband and kids like to watch it. For once, I wish someone would just kick the crap out of those biting, mean yappy little dogs. Example: When a lady opens the door and the 10 lb terror attacks the visitor, someone needs to kick it across the yard and show it who is boss. Then they need to slap the owner for being stupid and letting a dog act that way to begin with.

We have a boat that we rarely use, but owe $13,000 on. My husband's friend said he wants it and will take over the pmts, but doesnt want to go through a bank. I think that is ridiculous and I said no. We cant give someone the boat and have it still be in our name with our insurance. That is tooooo risky. I even called that bank and they said my hubby was insane because if something happened, we'd be liable. How do I make him see this? He thinks it's fine because its his friend. I think he is nuts!!!!

Our nephew is an only child. He is 10 years old, spoiled and mean, yet my in-laws favor him over my kids and it really hurts our feelings. They were around him a lot when he was young. They lived next door and we never lived nearby because we are military. Now the in-laws moved to Florida a few miles from us, yet our kids never get invited to spend the night or do anything special with them except for once or twice a year when the nephew is visiting. My kids have asked why and I try to explain that grandma just likes him better. I dont know any other answer. Since he is an only child, they let him get away with whatever he wants, including being rude to me and the kids. He has a smart mouth and she just igornes it. My kids are to the point where they dont even want to play with him because he is so pushy and self centered. How can I get my mother-in-law to see how he really is since she is blinded? How do I explain that I think she is unfair to my kids? HELP ME!!!!!!

Was it up until the day you delivered, or did the sex taper off the farther along you became?

Not too long ago I watched him say he doesn't believe in wearing a flag pin on his lapel. Now that people are mad and thinking he is unpatriotic, he changed his mind. I think he's jsut trying to make people happy and he isnt really patriotic like a person running for president should be. What do you think?

I am 30 weeks and the baby dropped. My 2 other kids dropped early, but I don't remember feeling this bad. I have horrible pain like I am splitting in half when I walk or bend down and theres constant pressure down there. Has anyone else experienced this? Did you go into premature labor?

Is it a normal "guy thing" to need a new truck or car every year? We have been married close to 11 years and probably had about 10 cars/trucks in that time. He thinks that just because he get a raise, that automatically means a new vehicle. The payments keep going up and up and I think it is ridiculous. I wish he could be satisfied with something for a few years so we wouldnt keep losing money by trading it in. Our 2 car payments plus the boat (yes we have one of those, too) is about $1300 a month. He says I am the one with the problem. I, however, would like to put more money away and have money left at the end of every pay period. I don't buy stuff other than food and clothes/shoes for the kids. We are having a baby in a few months (our other kids are 7 and 9) and I cant even afford to buy it anything yet. Please help me figure out what to do. I am trying to think logically about money and he never does.

My dept at work is treated unfairly and not getting the madatory breaks we are supposed to get. After being yelled at for going to the bathroom, I called in a complaint to the headquarters. My co-workers think I will get fired for complaining. I don't see how that is possible since the company is the one doing wrong. What do you think?

He has gotten me one birthday cake in 10 years (I do something for him every year) and he never remembers our anniversary or even Valentine's Day. I don't ask for much, just to feel loved an appreciated sometimes. He says he loves me, and I dont want big gifts, just a little something to show me he cares. I'd take a flower picked along the road.....

I just don't understand how they can stand there and pretend to support their husbands. Is it all an act?

I am a republican.

I'd hang everyone on death row just to prove a point. If we show criminals that we mean business, then there will be less crime.