Actually I think that's kidnapping.

I agree. A person who is upfront and honest with you will show you the negative side of themselves as well as the positive, and they won't sparkle all the time. It's just the old adage that if something (or someone) is too good to be true, it probably is.

If your husband has shoved you and grabbed you, you have been physically abused, even if it was only once. Be aware that abuse tends to escalate when the relationship ends. Make sure you have a plan for your safety by the time he receives the divorce papers. If you call your local domestic violence program they can…

Abuse is not loss of control, it's about control.

Remember, your life is more important than any of your possessions. I would call the hotline first, they can usually connect you to your local program and someone can help you make a plan to leave safely. Several others have posted contact information but I'm putting it here too. The most important things to take are…

I once worked overnight shift at a factory on a maintenance/sanitation crew. There were about fifteen men and three to four women (people came and went). We used to have potluck dinners every now and then until several of the men complained that they were tired of asking their wives to make dishes (their wives were…

Human beings over the age of 12 should know trash needs to be taken out, the fridge needs to be cleaned occasionally and stuff needs to be cleaned out. It should not be his co-workers' job to talk to him.

Agreed. I was all ready to head over to Amazon to pre-order and sadly decided against it, because, although I suspect I would love anything by Harper Lee, if she didn't want it published I will respect her by not buying it. Also, perhaps the reason she didn't want it published is that she decided it would diminish and…

Yes. Marital rape has been against the law here in Oklahoma for years but is almost never prosecuted, even when it's reported. The law is there but too many people still hold the "How can it be rape if it's your wife" mindset.

I learned years ago that the words "Calm down" really mean "Shut the fuck up because I am not interested in anything you might have to say." I guess shushing means the same thing.

It's also interesting how people who don't respect "lowly" servers are always the same ones who expect perfect service.

I love my cats and my dog, but I would no more trot them out on the dog show or cat show circuit than I would force my toddler (if I had one) to compete in beauty pageants. These things are not fun for animals or children.

That absolutely sucks, I hope you are getting the help and support you need and deserve from other people in your life.

Me too. I don't think I've ever ordered anything from them that didn't live up to expectations. But then, I'm and old who lives in jeans and sweaters.

I lost my virginity to fistful of WARM STAY-PUFT MARSHMALLOWS.

Yes, I grew up in a military family so we moved regularly, and I remember feeling like I was the only person who didn't know the unwritten rules. It was horrible until, like you, I realized that those people don't even get to make the rules. It was miserable at the time but I think living through that actually helped…

Uh, yeah, they get disciplined for taking an Uber but not for destroying someone's property?

I don't think logic is their strong point.

If I had to ride a bus home from a mixer, I would stand a fair chance of throwing up even if I only had one drink. There is such a thing as motion sickness. And why the hell are they forbidden to use Uber? I went to a two year community college and know fuck all about sororities.

Oh, I think authorities suffer from passive-aggression (or make use of it). The manager who "never receives" your email, or the supervisor who "forgets" to mention your contribution to a project to higher-ups are examples. I would also include the cops who take longer than necessary to respond to a 911 call because…