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    Username Initial Game

    Username : Peach An animal: Possum A boys name: pedro A girls name: Penelope An occupation: Pilot A colour: Periwinkle Something you wear: Parka A drink: Pomegranate juice A type of food: Porcupine balls Something found in the bathroom: Perfume A city: Pamplona A country: Poland A reason to be...
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    Relationship It's Been 10 Days

    I've always thought I was patient, but when it comes to him, I want things to happen now! It's tough! Glad it isn't just you @CharlotteB , makes his disappearence a bit easier to handle, I assume. My veteran is having a not so great week (I posted about his warning a few days ago) and he was...
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    Relationship Support Seeking Advice About A Combat Veteran I Am Interested In Who Isolates

    Everyone is different, of course, but for my relationship, the short answer is that he is scared. He moves slower than molasses. Because of the PTSD and simply because he has been with several abusive women, he doesn't look back on his past partners in a fond light. He doesn't want to find...
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    Tattoos Anyone?

    I have a UFO surrounded by stars and two planets on my right ankle. Five weeks ago, I started designing a new one...then I quit my job three weeks ago, so it's on hold.:sorry: It's two sheep either snuggling or standing nose to nose. There is a game called Clouds And Sheep, that is where I got...
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    What Tv Show Makes You Feel Good?

    The Mindy Project Corner Gas The Office - US The Middle Parks And Recreation Orange Is The New Black Dexter Homeland Stargate SG1 The X Files Face Off - syfy competition Cold Justice The Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt Misfits - UK The Inbetweeners - UK Some of those shows have repeat value like none...
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    Relationship It's Been 10 Days

    @CharlotteB Yep, that one was a hard one for me, too. We had an issue come up, he shut down and pushed me away, I worked my ass off to fix things and talk some sense into him, but all the while it was going in one ear and out the other. And I felt like I was digging myself into a bigger and...
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    Relationship What Do You Do When...

    My relationship is long distance, so unfortunately I can't do anything physical for him. The last time he was in a funk and we were on the rocks for a while, I sent him a small gift to butter him up and that definitely had a positive effect. I have to rely more on email. I don't bombard him, but...
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    Relationship It's Been 10 Days

    @Glara I'm sorry to hear about the situation you're in. Very tough spot. I don't know what advice to give you. On one hand, yes, it does sound like you'd be better off letting him go and looking elsewhere for the companionship and love you need, but I know that feels impossible when you're so...
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    Thomas Cooke Vacations

    #9 reminds me of my vet. He gifted me with an egg slicer. Ahh, the gifts guys come up with. LMAO! But hey, at least he tries... and I have used it. :rolleyes:
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    Thomas Cooke Vacations

    THESE ARE ACTUAL COMPLAINTS RECEIVED BY "THOMAS COOK VACATIONS" FROM DISSATISFIED CUSTOMERS: 1. "On my holiday to Goa in India, I was disgusted to find that almost every restaurant served curry. I don't like spicy food." 2. "They should not allow topless sunbathing on the beach. It was very...
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    Relationship It's Been 10 Days

    @Thunderstorm I love everything you said up there! If there is any chance in hell, you just figured it out how to give it your best shot. Good for you. It won't be easy, but you've got to roll with those punches and give him the credit he deserves.:tup: Oh! And I absolutely understand your...
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    Relationship It's Been 10 Days

    @Ccspec I would imagine you two haven't had time to really get into the meat of his PTSD, controlled doesn't mean this won't happen sometimes. I would say to write him a short email asking what's up. Assume he's isolating and ask him to contact you when he's feeling better. Who knows what could...
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    Relationship It's Been 10 Days

    @Ccspec Does he have PTSD or something similar? You have no idea why he blocked you?
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    Relationship It's Been 10 Days

    Mine is also long distance...he's across a flippin ocean! Only spent 2 weeks with him in person, but they were the best 2 weeks of my life! Maybe one day I'll give up, seems like most of us have to make that decision one day, but I sure am not ready yet. I've got a lot of miles left in me. We...
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    Relationship It's Been 10 Days

    Oh God, yes! Agreed! I'm so sorry, Darlin. I feel your pain. I've seen so many others all over this board who have said the exact same things and I am one of them. It doesn't make it any easier when our guys disappear. We have all shed soooo many tears over them! And yet, we all keep coming...
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    Relationship The Positive Aspects Of Loving Someone With Ptsd

    My guy is very detail oriented and has an amazing memory, which I think is probably because of the hypervigilance (which doesn't sound nearly as amped up as poor @Sweetpea76 's vet), it makes him a fantastic story teller! It's like you're there. In a more practical sense, he can walk me through...
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    Relationship Thanks For The Warning, Honey!

    @Purplemunchkin I'm sorry to hear about your troubles, but glad it eventually worked out. Better late than never, but that certainly doesn't take away the stress they've caused in the interim. My guy has said several times that each time he gets yet another form from the MOD, he becomes more...
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    Cultural Question For The Brits

    Haha Thanks everyone, I appreciate your opinions! Don't worry, no offense taken about anything. :) Sounds like, yep, mostly cultural. Perhaps we're both just on the extreme sides of our respective countries thoughts on being nosey. We get through things easily, I just find it all very...
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    Relationship Thanks For The Warning, Honey!

    Yes @Sweetpea76 , unfortunately the MOD is as ridiculous and unhelpful as the VA. They nit-pick over pensions, they're too busy with paperwork to actually help anyone, and they offer subpar treatment, if they don't just turn you away first, that is. He went to his military doctors when the PTSD...
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    Relationship Thanks For The Warning, Honey!

    @Thunderstorm The moon emoji is sooo sweet! Sometimes things like that, private jokes and the things you come up with as a couple, can melt your heart more than even hearing the words "I love you." Our thing is sheep. My guy is Welsh and he told me long ago about the unflattering nickname...
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    Cultural Question For The Brits

    My vet is Welsh and over the years we've run into the issue of privacy a few times. I was raised in the South and am generally a pretty open book. As for him, specifically, absolutely nothing about me is off limits - fire away - though he rarely does. He knows a ton of my secrets, but that's...
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    Relationship Thanks For The Warning, Honey!

    Awwww! It's like they're adorable little boys and you just want to eat them up!:joyful:
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    United Kingdom Eu Debate - In Or Out?

    I know my vet has talked about this before (he's Welsh), but I honestly can't remember what he said or which side he came down on. I think he was complaining about the EU...but complaining is kinda his thing. LOL! Anyway, I clearly zoned out when he was talking which seems to support @rainy_daze...
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    Relationship Thanks For The Warning, Honey!

    My vet wrote me an email today, he sounded pretty good, but it came with a warning...he got yet another "book" of medical forms from the Ministry Of Defense to fill out regarding his pension. He's been fighting with them for at least a year and a half and it stresses him out so much and...
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    Feel Like A Terrible Human Being

    You did the right thing, don't beat yourself up over it. You told your boss what was going on and s/he made the decision to fire this guy. Maybe there were prior complaints you don't know about. Sounds like maybe he wasn't a "bad" guy, but it is very inappropriate to hit on a coworker and...
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