Kailey

I was so cute in my early twenties, hoping to be married by 26 and start having children soon after. I am actually glad that I am not married now, in a way, and I am glad I'm not a mom yet, because I now know I wasn't ready to be a mom at that age. Watching my sister become a mom definitely put it all in perspective and I love being an auntie!

Yes, I want to know. No, it wouldn't be okay if he didn't answer or brushed it aside.

"Given that women are fertile only a few days per cycle [and men are fertile every single day], it's ironic that they're the ones who risk the vast array of side effects and physical ramifications of birth control." Toni Weschler, MPH Taking Charge of Your Fertility

It's hard to lose a parent, I lost my dad last year . I don't know exactly what that means about your education, but try not to look at it as if there is nothing you can do, try to figure out a way around it. I have realized lately that life just really sucks sometimes, it's hard and very few people live a "fairytale" existence with little hardship. So, try your best to be happy just being single, work on what you feel will make you better, and if you ever feel ready, try and date another woman or two. Or, maybe you will find you like being single. Hope you feel better.

Fascinating. I don't think sex is evil (unless it's in an abusive situation, of course). I also don't think the sexual "activities" of the parents have any bearing on how the child turns out, that could only happen if they were exposed first hand growing up, but not just from the conception.

Well, thanks, I was just trying to point out how ridiculous and superficial this can be.

or....Girls, when you see a man, to get an indication of what he will look like in the future, do you look at his father? Have you ever seen a man turn into his father? If your future father in law is *gag me with a stick* would you think you hit the jackpot?....ugh, what a load!

All of these are so good and it seems there is a theme here-oh well .

A handsome face, smiling at me, with eyes that speak. Five o'clock shadow or clean shaven.

Take care of yourself .

Wow, don't let all the bad men color the way you look at the good ones. I think most guys are good, especially the ones that participate in these forums. I know really bad stuff can happen to some women, I mean, I love true crime shows and Criminal Minds, but still. Obviously, if you live alone you have to be a lot more careful, but I still don't get just ignoring a guy. I don't think that's cool at all, to just leave someone hanging. I think if you're scared to say, "Thanks, that's really sweet, but I don't feel the same way," then it's weird and rude, unless you've been through an experience with one of the bad ones. Also, while reading this a quote came to mind, "I drive a Dodge Stratus!" You all are intense No offense, it's just funny- http://youtu.be/9YD_1ObUrhE

Thanks ! I know there will always be conflict, but I was thinking more of an "I can't stand the sight of you right now and I must get away" feeling. I don't know, it just seems more understandable and okay for that kind of feeling to arise in a family relationship. It seems like it would be a really awful feeling to have with your spouse.

Just really fed up or even disgusted, so much so that you had to walk away for a while? For any reason at all, there are many reasons it could happen. And, do you think it's a bad thing, or just part of a normal relationship. Kind of felt that way about a family member recently and was wondering what if... Thanks

Thanks so much Vince and ChristianMan-I appreciate your prayers -

In regards to what Christian Man said: I just want to make it clear that whenever I am done going through this, I will still believe in God, but depending on what happens, I might need to reevaluate who God is. I don't want to, I want to believe so badly that he does care enough about each and every one of us to work individually in our lives to-show himself when we need him to. I have had some of the most amazing experiences going through this. But I have doubts, because I am human with a set of experiences unique to me, and I know God knows this, so I just let him know when I pray that I am sorry. At the same time, I don't feel I trouble him much, so if he hasn't been "delivering" so to speak, then it's not going to be okay with me and I'm not going to be able to just brush it aside. Because I asked for him to show me HIS will for my life, even if it didn't match what I wanted, and from my point of view that seems like a tiny request for him to fulfill.