Fool me once, shame on you ...

I had to look back and see what the hell Fenian Bastard did that was so witty and was going to ask what he was taking to warrant two outstanding posts in one week.

Thankfully, the earth returned to its correct rotation and it was Football Bat and not Fenian Bastard this time...

 

Yeah, guess I should have clarified.

Awesome Football_Bat...simply awesome!

 

The whole "still be friends" thing is hilarious to me. I know of one young lady with questionable morals who still remains friendly with her former fucktoy...much to the puzzlement of her dunderheaded fiancee, who doesn't seem to think this sort of a thing could be a problem. Can you say "car crash?"


This is more directed toward girrlhack's thoughts, but in the end, making overtures to someone who is bad for you, or is bad period, leaves you at fault. I think the people we choose to be with say a lot about us. I don't buy the whole "I know I shouldn't still be talking to soandso, but.." Not by a mile. I've been accused more than a few times of having a heart the size of an acorn when it comes to past relations, but it keeps me safe and well-adjusted. If you know someone is bad news, then cut them off and deal with it. It can be done. The whole "Oh, gee, I shouldn't be doing this," thing is all so much melodrama.

We all make mistakes...we all think we know people, find out we never had a clue, and get hurt in the process. That, unfortunately, can't be avoided. Walking over the same path, however, very often can. If you've had a rough go with someone who has a tad bit of baggage - a recently divorced sex addict with a kid, for example - and you find yourself willfully ignoring some obvious warning signals...well, I hate to sound cold, but who's fault is it?

 

Kaylee: Can I borrow your acorn-sized heart for a few months? Believe me saying and doing are two different things. Knowing and doing are two different things. <shrug>

 

Someone once said that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again while expecting a different result.

You can't complain about the hot sand burning your bare feet when your beach sandals are in your backpack.

 

Knowing New York hotel rooms, it was probably a broom closet on the fourth floor.

 

Wow. That is one of her favorite quotes.

 

Now that Calvin's problem has been solved, I wanted to note that the girl who chose to see Coldplay in Portland rather than spend a night with Chuck Klosterman made a very, very smart choice.

And I fucking hate Coldplay.

 

Staying friend is bad...period. Always.

I remember a buddy of mine in college dated a girl who continued to stay in contact with her ex. My buddy was crazy in love with this girl and she seemed to reciprocate it for a while. But he was uncomfortable about the ex.

Idiot that I am, I asked him if he trusted her. He said he did. I told him I just didn't see how he could tell her who to be friends with (again, I admit I was an idiot).

They end up breaking up. Sad, but shit happens. I had become friends with her as well, so one day I head back to my dorm with the idea of calling her and seeing how she is. Before I get the chance, my buddy calls and he's on his way over.

Turns out that two days after the breakup, she moved in with the ex. Needless to say, I never spoke to her again and I felt like complete shit for giving her the benefit of the doubt.

And ladies, please don't be offended. Reverse the female and male parts in this story and the same thing could easily happen.

 

RUN, FORREST, RUN

 

What is about people (me) who can receive all this great advice ... and still be a freaking idiot?

 

I can't pinpoint why, but that is just fantastic for so many reasons.