"Anyone who isn't us is an enemy."

what is entitled idiot who truly makes me afraid for the next generation?

Also, anyone who has ever spent any amount of time in China knows that the monetary part of the Middle Kingdom's geometrically-burgeoning economy is actually just the tip of the iceberg. Surprisingly often, the real transaction takes place in the realm of 关系, guanxi, the subtly nuanced network of relationships…

You're being extremely rude.

Lack of empathy/respect is killing our society.

Sure to be smashing success. Would it allow eggses, or only nice fish?

You said it! I hope your health improves.

We're you being Gollum just now?

Great piece!

Yes, I think everything you say makes sense. It's not at all hard to understand your perspective. The caretaker role sucks giant boulders on so many levels. I am unbelievably lucky to have such a wonderful, giving partner. May I never, ever take him for granted!

Yup, I'm serious. I never said my judgment was fair. Without a doubt, I'm biased in the patient's favor. My own history makes it impossible for me to be impartial.

How right you are!

I hope you do too. Hey, it happened for me, long after I'd given up. In the meantime, take good care of yourself.

Been there, honey! I really hope your life improves on all fronts. You know, it might. Mine did. OK, maybe not my health, but other stuff, including a wonderful, loving, giving husband, LONG after I'd given up.

Well, yeah. He definitely had his share of dickishness. But, you know, he's just a guy. Certainly no prince, but no supervillain either. Though I was both devastated and furious at the time, I later came to see his behavior as pitiful. It must really suck to be faced with a major test of character and then fail it so…

What a kind thing to say! Thank you.

Agreed.

Oh, honey, been there! I know exactly what you mean. I hope things look up for you!

You're right, we're only speculating that he might be hurt by his wife's behavior. We don't actually know how he feels. We've only heard her side of the story. What she has to say about her husband's feelings does seem ambivalent to me. At any rate, it doesn't lessen my suspicions. But either way, I'm not judging him…

Holy. Shit. Are we clones?