introduction

[rick_day]

Although a member for several months, I feel the introduction is in order

Comments

[pancetta]

See, I actually like having a male perspective here. And, I don't mind differing opinions. BUT, what makes you think that your advice is at all better than anyone else's when you have three marriages under your belt?

[rick_day]

Because stumbling and failure are part of the process of learning and maturing.
sometimes, you can not learn the hard things in life until you fail.

And to show I am not perfect. I'm just..somewhat wiser in some areas.

[pancetta]

Good point.

[littlestarletta]

ummm.

[voyageofdreams]

yes my first response was "Ummm, ok"

This is a weird post

[rick_day]

does watching others color outside the lines make you uncomfortable?

(smiles)

[dragonrider7]

*sits back with the popcorn to watch the fun*

[voyageofdreams]

LOL

[rick_day]

Agreed. Popcorn adds much to the discussion :)

[perfectinpart]

oooh. popcorn is needed here. :)

[couchtiger]

I usually like (and agree with) your honest input. But there's a difference between saying a man is acting like a jerk, and saying that he IS a jerk. I don't think it's emasculating or confining to ask people not to make character judgements like that, and other than those sorts of judgements I don't think you ought to censor yourself or feel emasculated to provide an opinion.

It's helpful to hear the other point of view so I do sometimes wish there were more men in the community.

[alive49]

I agree with this. People don't always behave the same way all day, every day, so it's not fair to label someone as a jerk or whatnot.

[bubblytoes28]

so you've been married THREE TIMES and you want us to go to you for marital advice? How does that even begin to make sense?

[bungchiwow]

Yes, and I'm sure each time he thought, "this one will last to the end..." But this one's different! :p

[rick_day]

thank you for telling me how I think :).

Typical.....

[bungchiwow]

Just returning the favor ;)