@CoalMineCanary: I know how you feel. I love my guy and I have nothing against falling in love, but oh how I need my alone time! Fortunately, we both think spending time in opposite ends of the house is normal- epecially since we do sit at the table and have dinner together beforehand. :)

@whynotshesaid: That's exactly how I feel. I think it's ridiculous for her to try to speak about the experiences of divorced women. Clearly she has an idealized view of marriage- I guess in her mind marriage is always a good thing and it doesn't occur to her that a marriage can also potentially be the worst thing…

First of all, after my divorce, I was no longer in contact with my divorce lawyer. Therefore I would be skeptical of the idea that a divorce lawyer has a lot of insight into what happens to people after their divorce is finalized.

Regarding jealousy- I was with an ex who claimed (and as far as I can tell, was) 100% free of jealousy. I had tons of guy friends and it was never a problem even though at times we had a long distance relationship. I also never cheated on my ex.

@bitchyolympian: I agree. I thought she made a very good point about the "monster" behavior. If he's a monster, then he can't help himself or behave like a person. Recognizing himself as a deeply flawed *person* is a more difficult and more important step.

@PhDelish misses 10, dislikes 11: That's what the second line umbrellas are for. It's raining cats and fetuses down here. :P

@honkytonk: I thought that was Juan's!

@yinyang: Personally, I take the folic acid. I'm 28 too. I don't want a baby yet but I'm at a place in my life where I would keep it if I became pregnant and folic acid is SO important to prevent spina bifida. Plus it's a lot easier than never drinking ever in case I'm unknowingly pregnant. And B-vitamins make you…

@yvanehtnioj: Haha when I have a pregnancy scare my need for a glass of wine is what eventually makes me decided to go buy a test. (And as a bonus, pick up some wine on the way home.)

@jezebelian: I actually recently read a study linking bullying to future mental and physical illness. I'm not trying to argue whether or not Phoebe's condition was pre-existing, but I would like to point out that being bullied can drive you down the path to mental illness.

@shellsbells: Yeah my parents were of the opinion that the bullying shouldn't matter to me b/c those kids were assholes and who care's what assholes think. They didn't understand that I had no power to free myself from dealing with those people every day and were completely unwilling to free me, even though they…

@gargle: Thanks so much! I read and wrote a lot too to get through my loneliness.

@amyreads: Thanks. Happily, in college and the years after, I have been lucky enough to make some wonderful friends. I'm also friends with several of girls from the Elementary school I went to.

@jenny_dreadful: I agree. I think that bullies should not be allowed to do things that would have serious consequences in adult life just b/c they are in school. If someone threw a drink bottle at you at work, they would have serious repercussions in your workplace and perhaps legally as well. Why isn't that the case…

I actually harbor a lot of anger towards my parents b/c of my middle school and high school experience. I liked my elementary school, but for some reason, my parents thought that I sh0uld switch schools for middle school and high school. (I think they thought I needed a more challenging curriculum, but I don't think…

@sybann: I was definitely the "old soul" type kid and I was severely bullied.

@NellGwyn: Are your partner and I related? :P

I caught part of this show last night. I definitely hated Barry but I thought Charisse was pretty awesome. :)

@Zombie Ms. Skittles: My teabagger (aka dad) is stockpiling food for when the economy collapses. He also seems to think that airplane bottles of vodka will become a good commodity to use in the bartering system that will result from the economic collapse. At least my relatives are interesting.

Now we know where Mr. Hanky goes after Christmas is over.