UsedToBeHusky Member

Actually, that will make things far worse.

If traditional discipline is not working, then there is a greater psychological need at present. You can only address psychological need with MORE nurturing, not LESS. I would suggest establishing a protected "mommy and me" time to her bedtime routine. The two of you should not be disturbed during this time. Reassure her…

You probably won't like my advice, but I think a couple of therapy sessions with a child psychologist might help a lot here. Divorce can be devastating on a child. Being so close to you at night was a comfort for her. You have taken that comfort away. She has to learn to become independent. A psychologist can help her…

Oooh... mac and cheese. I haven't tried that.

For the most part, I agree with you. But the deed is done, and the unceremonious way that it went down makes it apparent that he really wasn't into her anymore. Really not a lot of point in rehashing whether or not he was lying. Even if she had a change of heart, dude just doesn't seem interested anymore anyway.

No idea about that area, but your boss is definitely sexually harassing you!

Not recently, but yeah.

He's a coward. I'm sorry he treated you that way. I still think you should have enjoyed your weekend and dealt with this next week. I hope you still have a good weekend anyway.

This. Here is the thing, OP. Your body acts completely separate of your desires. And just like any person, you really can't get what you want from your body if your body does not have what it needs. If you are putting your body under stress with these diets, then you are upping your cortisol. Cortisol is a hormone and…

You know... you really don't have to beat yourself up if you failed at trying extreme dieting. It doesn't make you a failure because you couldn't handle the stressful conditions that you subjected your body to. Stress can cause a release of cortisol and hinder your weight loss, plus cause other health issues. You don't…

OP would be better off just letting him approach her when he is ready to talk about whatever inner turmoil with his mother that is keeping him away from her. She just make some plans for her weekend and leave him be. Call him next Tuesday or Wednesday, maybe.

I would need to re-read the thread to be sure, but I don't think OP ever said that her BF still lives with his mother. Just that he had gotten into a fight with her and that he is upset about it. Honestly, you never know. Maybe she told him he was adopted or that she has no idea who his father really is. You don't really…

Look OP, you have a choice. Your weekend is now free regardless. Are you going to sit and stew on this all weekend or are you going to make the best of the free time that's been given to you? If you made a sacrifice to have this weekend free, don't let it get wasted. Stop worrying about your boyfriend and his behavior. You…

Honestly, what I would do (and my opinion really doesn't matter much), I would stop all communication with him. Make other plans for your weekend, and enjoy! If he cares, he will call you. In the meantime, just don't think about it. Call up a girlfriend and have a blast! Make a day trip to the beach if you can or some…

Unless you are asking me for money to pay for your dental work, I will allow you to brush all you like.

I should correct this. Next spring might be an underestimated timeline. It might actually be more like next summer. But I will get there eventually!

I like the way you think! We're waiting, Mikki!

I think Mikki should post 15,000 gifs in honor of my 15,000th post. :wink: What say the peanut gallery?

You just don't like competition!! :angry:

You are no. 137 for this hour, right? Seriously, we all get discouraged. You just have to keep your mind on your goal, and try not to let the setbacks drag you down. I've been at this for years, and I'm still thinking it's going to be another year or so to get to goal. But it's called dedication. I get discouraged. I get…

Amateur!

Cut the crusts, grab a rolling pin, and you can make it flat. And for only 80 calories a slice.

Well... I've come close anyway. I didn't worry much about what I ate. IIFYM for life! But, I did run into a stumbling block, and it turned out that I have insulin resistance. It forced me to change my macros, but I'm still losing weight and eating what I want. I'm just more careful about portions.

Thanks. It did have a profound effect on me. I didn't really understand death at the time, and by the time I did, I was devastated.

You know, I just can't relate to those that say they weren't lonely as a child. I was an only child until I was 9. I was lonely! But losing my father at a young age might have contributed to that. Also, I grew up to be completely independent. I don't really think an individual needs to be an only child to learn how to do…

Well... I have a unique situation. I have two half-sisters, one from each parent. My father's other daughter lives in another part of the country. Our father passed away when we were toddlers. We met for the first time when I was 12, and have only had personal contact a handful of times. She was more like a penpal than a…

My boss turns and looks away when he walks into my office.

Well... my periods are normal again. They were coming 2 weeks apart for several months when I started taking the Metformin. I haven't had any outrageous mood swings lately. Also, I've successfully lost 10 lbs since starting it. I've been on it for close to six months.

What are you talking about?!?! You do NOT have a ginormous stomach!

Why didn't I think of that? :grumble: