The Khan family make Trump look like Baby Huey.

I think what’s happening is that there are such strong messages coming at us from all sides - from society/the media/advertising - that we all have to achieve something great and make our mark, be youthful and never age, and live an impressive lifestyle (FOMO), that it overwhelms those susceptible to insecurity.

The biggest lie is that the staff are happy to be there.

Where’s Zippy?

My ex used to ask me, “Are you the devil?”

We need a new ceremony for this type of situation. A ritual that involves a voodoo doll, an effigy, and social media.

Testify!

It’s a classic narc move. They literally have no idea why others get frustrated or angry with them, even though they provoke by their actions, words, and inaction (like silent treatments). It’s beyond infuriating. As always, a woman who stands up for herself or has the gall to raise her voice is “crazy”, but whatever…

That sucks. I totally understand. Just bring other people there, too, and know that things change - places are remodeled, ownership changes hands, places close and new ones open. And nature evolves, too. New memories will overlap the old ones. 2 years is a while, but it’s not as long as it seems. He will fade away..

Yes. And you’re in a tough position - if you broke up with a regular boyfriend (i.e., one who was only with you and not married to someone else) - friends and family sympathize, and you feel supported, if sad.

Maybe connect with CK one more time and ask her to delete the photos - she may already have done so.

I feel you. I’ve lived in LA for several years and I’m from NY/lived in the city for a year in my 20's. It was brutal back then, so many homeless and the city was so dirty. Of course, LA is rough, too - either seedy or you become overwhelmed by all the glitz/glamour/fame that’s out of reach. Your family is there, so…

Stated so beautifully. Glad you’re with a good guy now.

That happened to a friend of mine. The wife was exceedingly cruel to her, understandably. And the guy has never once seen his child (who’s now 8). She moved away, has a new guy, and will probably be fine. But I cannot imagine what that must be like.

“You don’t know where that penis has been, and you never will.” - this needs to be a popular saying, bumper sticker, meme, t-shirt, songify this song, and motto for women everywhere.

Yes. Change everything. Now. And don’t share this info with future boyfriends unless you have their info, too.

Wow. Damn.

Oh, damn, I wish I could do a clean cut. I have a 7-year old with my narc ex, and he lives back in the place we first “nested”, 10 minutes from the apartment I’m in now - the one I had to kick him out of, but can’t afford to move out of myself. In other words, I’m stuck in the same town for the next 10+ years...and he…

Oh hon, some of us have had 5, 10, 15...even 20+ years with a man like that.