tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161067251191887469.post4724082042400359889..comments2024-01-04T23:14:07.378-05:00Comments on Chunks of Reality: Another Journey Down the Desolate PathChunks of Realityhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05550378591715392039noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161067251191887469.post-36173478959449916112008-11-10T23:01:00.000-05:002008-11-10T23:01:00.000-05:00Dr. Rutledge - You have no idea how unexpected you...Dr. Rutledge - You have no idea how unexpected your comment was and how it affected me. I've been going through some rough times lately and your out-of-the-blue comment made my day!<BR/><BR/>I e-mailed you expressing interest this past Sunday. I look forward to hearing from you at your convenience.<BR/><BR/>Thanks once again!Chunks of Realityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05550378591715392039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161067251191887469.post-27905663343651232432008-11-10T22:59:00.000-05:002008-11-10T22:59:00.000-05:00Bon Don - It's wonderful that you have done that a...Bon Don - It's wonderful that you have done that and also wonderful that your husband helps you during those times. I am going to try what you and John are advising and I certainly hope that it works.<BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for stopping by. I'll be stopping by your blog soon. :)Chunks of Realityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05550378591715392039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161067251191887469.post-7103243450785544792008-11-10T22:58:00.000-05:002008-11-10T22:58:00.000-05:00Linda - Oh, to have your wisdom would be heavenly....Linda - Oh, to have your wisdom would be heavenly. Yes, you are right and I never thought about it that way. I just want him to accept me. You are right, he will never understand (or maybe he doesn't want to, I don't know because he experiences some pretty dark times himself) but if he JUST accepted me. It would make all of the difference.<BR/><BR/>When the ship is sailing on a good day I will express that to him. Hopefully it will make a difference.<BR/><BR/>Thank you, my dear! *hugs*Chunks of Realityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05550378591715392039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161067251191887469.post-55246860122003389322008-11-10T22:56:00.000-05:002008-11-10T22:56:00.000-05:00Girlblue - Thanks a bunch. :) *hugs*John - As usua...Girlblue - Thanks a bunch. :) *hugs*<BR/><BR/>John - As usual I love your honesty. Thanks for dropping a line. :) Your advice is very helpful and I have never told him that I'm feeling depressed when I feel it hitting and asked to help out. I think it's because I don't want him to know that I'm going down the spiral because of his reactions in the past and don't want to dredge up any more negative emotions.<BR/><BR/>I am going to try it though and let you know how it goes. Thanks so much...maybe it will do the trick.Chunks of Realityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05550378591715392039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161067251191887469.post-10989738518831284172008-11-07T13:51:00.000-05:002008-11-07T13:51:00.000-05:00Hi,I'm an academic physician (formerly at Harvard ...Hi,<BR/>I'm an academic physician (formerly at Harvard and Stanford) who found your blog while looking for the best health writers. I think your writing is great! I would like to feature you in the Mental Health Community on <A HREF="www.wellsphere.com" REL="nofollow">Wellsphere</A>, a top 10 health website that has well over 2 million visitors monthly. <BR/><BR/>If you would like to learn more, just drop me an email to Dr.Rutledge@wellsphere.comDr.Rutledgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07378666836803624468noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161067251191887469.post-27201802774830815312008-11-06T23:05:00.000-05:002008-11-06T23:05:00.000-05:00I agree with John. When I get anxious or down I te...I agree with John. When I get anxious or down I tell my hubby, I need more attention, hugs, random affection and kind words pronto! It seems to work...Bon Donhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12178535331269133985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161067251191887469.post-43754046045136539412008-11-06T00:00:00.000-05:002008-11-06T00:00:00.000-05:00Perhaps it is best if he just accepts you rather t...Perhaps it is best if he just accepts you rather than try to understand you. Sometimes men find it hard to understand women - I mean, the differences between the two are fairly diverse. Men and women think differently and I guess (as John was saying) you have to work within that scope. <BR/><BR/>My husband often says to me "It must be difficult living inside your head at times". So, his acceptance of my ups and downs is all I really need and expect.<BR/><BR/>Only I understand myself. And that took years to get to.lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05392205573326695683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161067251191887469.post-7863944479470849332008-11-05T22:01:00.000-05:002008-11-05T22:01:00.000-05:00Sorry to hear you're having a tough time of it.Pro...Sorry to hear you're having a tough time of it.<BR/><BR/>Probably worth mentioning that men can be painfully dumb. I say that as a man, and as such, I'm painfully dumb about a great many things. <BR/><BR/>I've learned to acept it. Comes with the testicles.<BR/><BR/>More to the point, the phrase "just be there for me" seems simple enough - five words, one syllable each - but I haven't a clue what that means, and my guess is your husband doesn't either.<BR/><BR/>Might help if you considered his innate masculine stupidity and spelled it out a bit more for him: tell him what you need, in terms of direct, simple tasks.<BR/><BR/>"Honey, I'm feeling rotten today. Can you take care of dinner?" is something a man can understand. He'll know exactly what to do, and will probably do it. But he'll never guess on his own.<BR/><BR/>Of course, it could well be that you've tried that tactic and it didn't work. Or maybe you're blogging to express your frustration, and aren't looking for advice. <BR/><BR/>I understand women do that sometimes, but being a man, I still can't figure out exactly when.<BR/><BR/>Sorry about that. Testicles, dontcha know.John Finnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15147873230700076776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-161067251191887469.post-44183385458228494172008-11-05T19:40:00.000-05:002008-11-05T19:40:00.000-05:00Could only offer you my love and hugs, stay strong...Could only offer you my love and hugs, stay strong sweetieGirlBluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08375968122212076375noreply@blogger.com