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:hug: Sorry he's being like that. :sorry: There must be something in the air! Several of our guys seems to be in even more of a mood than usual this past week or two. I haven't complained about Tater cause so far he is playing nice, but that business with ATOS is getting to him in a big way. I...

My heart breaks for you. I sure hope it all works out soon. :hug:

SERENITY NOW!!!

This is a little off topic, but I'm curious - Do you know what state she lives in? If she is Southern, that would explain her side - that's just what we do. Everyone is Sweetie. Still, I would agree, if he can call her sweetie, he sure as hell better have some cutesy names for you! Tater...

@The Albatross Thank you. I don't call him names too terribly often, but I will do my best to be aware of his reactions to make sure he isn't growing tired or insulted by them. So far so good. He laughs and argues about if an adult can be a brat...he seems to think it's suitable only for kids...

To add to this, I am a visual person. I learn/remember best when I can write things down and see them, I like lists. I've been over weight since my teen years and just recently found the proper motivation to lose weight...and no it isn't for my health, which should probably be the reason. LOL...

I think it can be okay, depends on who is doing the grabbing/slapping and what the relationship is. When I was a kid, I'd get a playful slap on the rear from parents or siblings and I'd do it back. Actually, we still do it as adults, rarely, but it does happen. However, if it was a stranger or...

@Wastinglight said they call each other retards in jest. That is an important distinction. Context is everything. Tater and I call each other names. Actually, now that I think about it, I do much more than he does. But they're terms of endearment and playful; brat, retard, snot, little shit...

Packing cubes. LOL! I start with the whiskey and giant box of Goldfish, then throw everything else in where ever.:D Think you're going to have a chat and lay down the law?

I completely understand you on this, I would make him take it down, too. I wonder if that's just a guy thing? They are rather dense sometimes.:p

:eek: LOL Can't win for losing!

@scout86 just hit close to what I was going to say. Tater and I haven't had many blow-ups, but there have been a time or two where he was an ass and, yeah, he needed to apologize. I have no problem apologizing...in fact I probably say it too many times (for the same event), but he does...

So he's still into the Landmark thing even after he read the book?

And some people are naturally just opposed to crying in front of anyone else or showing that they're sad/overwhelmed, etc. regardelss of having been a soldier or PTSD. I was at my wits end last week and broke down in front of my mom. She later jokingly called me unaffectionate because she had...

I have no advice, just wantde to say I'm glad you were able to have a night out...even if the ending with your man wasn't great. I've had a bug to go dancing for the past few weeks. I need to bust a move! Unfortunately, the clubs in Atlanta DO scare me. LOL:wideeyed:

Hi! :) I'm sorry you're going through that. Difficult doesn't even begin to describe the situation, I'm sure. Sounds absolutely heartbreaking. I hope you can find some relief soon and that he can begin to better manage his symptoms.

Welcome!:)

That sounds perfect. You have given him tons or care, concern, and space. What more could he ask for. I hope you're able to stick to the plan, it's so hard to stop yourself from reaching out again. I have a very hard time with that.:banghead:

I just changed mine a couple of days ago. Both have featured my veteran, because he's the reason I'm on this board...and cause I think he's a cutie patootie! :laugh: <<< So this avatar is my Tater and his favorite AES (Arms and Explosives Search) dog, George. You probably can't tell because of...

I'm so sorry everything turned out this way. Sounds like you've made the best decision.

Whoa...:poop: Hopefully it's just the rumor mill churning out some crap.

Hi Bridget! I missed your introduction before, so welcome. Sorry it is under unpleasant circumstances...but that's what brings most of us here anyway. It sounds like you're doing as well as you can in this situation. I admire your ability to think rationally instead of freaking out like a lot...

Oh no, I'm so sorry! Perhaps my example of the drill sergeant was inaccurate, I didn't mean to imply that he actually yells at you all the time, just that different people utilize and respond to different types of motivation. You have every right to talk things out here, it doesn't make you a...

Tater does tell me what he's feeling, but he is a dude so he's not as specific as us ladies would be anyway. He doesn't do it often, just when things are starting to take a turn for the worse, so when he does it's usually negative. Sometimes he tells me in actual words like depressed, anxious...

I hadn't heard that term before, but after looking it up, I would have to agree with you. I think it's a concept that everyone is familiar with. Think of all the fail videos, funny home video shows, computer pranks (like having someone play a game on the screen and then the scary figure pops up...