That’s precisely what went down (he didn’t tell her, we talked about it in private). Me too— like I said to someone else, I don’t think she “needs” a partner but I just feel like she’s unhappy and hope she finds happiness in whatever form. Thanks. It took me over a year to actually break down and “feel” the loss and…

Before I say anything else, I love your username.

And I’m really glad to hear that. I don’t think anyone particularly needs a partner to have a fulfilling life, but I get the impression that she does want someone around. She was very used to my being around (I mean, who wouldn’t... they were married for 37 years and…

Coney Island isn’t THAT bad. We went back to NY to visit family in September and we walked around Luna Park (formerly Astroland) ... and we had a lot of fun. I can’t speak for the beach itself, but the boardwalk is crowded but nice. The rides are decent. And I totally won a giant blue Nemo.

Man. I miss NY1. I used to wake up to it every morning.

Oh ffs. My grandmother adored this guy. I wish I could send this article to her.

There is no outlet (even if I’m open to it). I’ve asked if she wants to talk... asked what I could do. Reassured her that I’m there for her. But that’s not the type of person she is. My brother and I have never even discussed her moving on because we both think it’s an awkward thing to bring up when she’s guarded to…

That is almost exactly our situation. I am supportive of either route she takes but I just hope she finds some way to get out of her funk. She’s not the type to do therapy, won’t ask for a prescription, she’ll just take it and try to fill her day with work and sleep. It’s heartbreaking.

My dad passed away in 2011 and was sick for several years before. The toll it took on my mom was evident even before he passed. My brother and I are in very different boats in regards to dating. She has said in passing she doesn’t ever want to be in another relationship — and if that’s her stance, so be it. But i had…

And there goes my afternoon. (Thank you, this is awesome.)

LMAO I didn’t notice this said adult swim for like a minute and was thinking it was actually serious. This is amazing.

Seriously, right?

Fuck. I'm not a goth but I'm so there.

I don’t remember which happened first because it was roughly the same time — but in early 6th grade, a classmate mocked me for eating a banana and made some very gross accusations. I was also at a family function where a very distant, older male relative hugged me and my brother remarked “Why are you smelling her…

I just started watching her show this week and I am floored. She is amazing.

I will admit that I own a few adorable dresses from Modcloth — but 90% of my wardrobe (as a 30 year old woman, mind you) is band shirts and jeans. I really should have no opinion of fashion, because I’m all for comfort. But I could not wrap my mind around anyone thinking they could seriously pull off prints like that.…

:) For a select few people on this earth (and my brother) I like to go all-out. Like dramatic, movie-reaction happiness inducing. I’ve managed it a few times. This was definitely one of those times.

You’d think that, but probably not. It’s like that with every industry. Like, in all my life, I’ve been to ONE store where the salesgirl was able to show me what kind of jeans would fit best on me. ONE store in 30 years.

My mom used to take me gem-mining when I was a kid. My husband really wanted me to have something…

Though it’s not outside the realm of possibility, I doubt it. He was only friendly to the Italian families in the neighborhood— and at that time it was transitioning to a Chinese neighborhood. But hey, you never know. I hope not, he was older than her father. *cringes*

Oh man. Thank you for that. I did not “get” the appeal at all. I told my husband “They just look like bad tablecloths or the adult version of Lisa Frank stickers you can wear...”

I really hope this isn’t the wedding ring that lady’s dog shit out.