The wishing chair
Sy / bourne - neither of you are actually shorter than me so you can't rule yourselves out that easily :lol: :lol: :lol:
:lol: :lol: yes guys!!!!!!
Glad you have ordered that book sadsy. I found it very informative and helpful
Louise,
will it make me try and be someone else?
I'm supposed to be being me, or aiming to.
I find out when it comes. Ordered another one too.
"How to pull birds, for blokes who don't want to try too hard" By G.Eeeezer.
Gets five stars on Amazon. :lol: 
It is a joke!
Oh well.
sy
:lol: Yes I did realise it was a joke, it sounded like those Batty Books, do you remember they used to list them in The Beano? things like "Broken Window by Eva Brick?
The book I suggested will not try to make you be anyone else, completely the opposite, it asks you to value yourself and what you really, really want and not to settle for anything (anyone?) that does not come up to scratch.
Louise!
not to settle for anything (anyone?) that does not come up to scratch.
Oh no, I'll end up on my own forever if I get so picky! 
I'm all ready for another 12 years with someone who fakes their partnership.
I don't need much.
sy
Join the club :D
:lol: 
"Broken Window by Eva Brick"
I love that!
sy
:lol:
"Broken Window by Eva Brick"
I love that!
sy
:lol:
No come on, guys, you both derserve someone wonderful :D
re Batty Books, has anyone got any more? No rude ones though!
"A Day At The Beach"
By C. Side
:lol: Very good! How about " Nosy neighbour" by Dora Jar ?
They're brilliant!
:lol: :lol:
Hi Bec
That's a fab list :D And it is not an impossible one to fulfil.
One this topic, guys, can I recommend a book called "Are you the one for me?" by Barbara de Angelis. I know I have mentioned this book before but I am a big fan. It really is a book to get you ready for a new relationship. Bec, I would recommend you get hold of a copy, much of what you have written has echoes in this book.
Hi Louise,
I ordered the book and its just arrived... it looks great, can't wait to get stuck in, thanks for the recommendation
Bec x
Hey there,
I have that book too. I'm only on page 10.
I tested my "Luuuurvve IQ" and scored -225.
There didn't seem to be a comment category for this?
Should I be worried? Is that quite good?
Bec, what was your score?
Abbraccio
sy
-225...
I'd hate to think what my score would be!! :D
OOOOOOH I am glad you are both reading the book! ;)
he he Sy - I think I managed to cobble together about +4 points but I was being quite generous - lol. I think its going to teach me that all my relationships have been destined to fail, a fact that is now patently clear. Any pointers for the future will be most welcome altho I imagine a lifetime of solitude beckoning! Altho guy that dumped me a couple of weeks ago seems to be trying to re-instate himself... I'm sure Barbara wouldn't approve tho so I will have to find some strength..
ps been at the wine tonight, oops ;)
heh heh Bec :lol:
Bec, 
yes, you take care of your heart!
You have the strength to choose the person you need.
объятие
sy
Thanks guys, am about to go to bed early to read some more of Barbara's wisdom!
By the way I like your iinternational week Sy
Bec x
:lol: woo-hoo, Bec has spotted the code!
Very clever!!!
Hi Bec
What a fantastic list! All those things are possible and quite normal. If we can offer all of the above why shouldn't we expect prospective partners to be able to also??
I have just popped over to Amazon and ordered the book too!!
hey there.
I can't read anymore of the book, for a bit. Made it to pg 12.
It's a guy thing, when I see the word "relationship" my eyes glaze over. Now if it was cars, how to choose the right car, I'd be there. Cars don't have mysterious feelings, or moody biology cycles, 4 year plans, sulk, ask you turn your music down, moan about toenails, complain about how towels are not folded nicely, have headaches or ...
...run-off with other better owners.
Am a bit down tonight.
sy
I got a bit upset with the book last night Sy! I think its because its telling me the truth and I know in the past I've been guilty of sticking my head in the sand or acting like a victim. Two years down the line I think I'm finally just about ready to stop! I've pretty much finished the book now (once I start a book I find it hard to put down) and can now see very clearly that my ex husband was a complete control freak. And I was looking for someone to look after me which is obviously how we got together cos to begin with he was able to make all the decisions etc. It tells me in the book tho that control freaks find babies and young children pretty much impossible to deal with because babies are, by definition, totally UNcontrollable. That makes so much sense. My ex totally lost the plot when my son was born and never recovered, he hated family life and didn't enjoy the dad stuff so he left. I can now see it wasn't really because of me, more that he couldn't control the situation anymore so didn't like it. It feels like a bit of a weight off my shoulders being able to make sense of it all.
Also I can tell I've grown emotionally as I don't want someone to 'look after me' anymore so hopefully I will attract a different type of man next time round...
Hang onto the book Sy, maybe its just too early for you to be analysing your situation too greatly, you might find it useful a bit further down the line... for now I would recommend eating chocolate, lots of sleep and bicycle rides along with anything else that helps you relax a tiny bit from all your stress.
Take care
Bec x
Hello Bec,
yes you are right. Behind my teasing, I am too scared to read any further in the book. 
I'm not ready.
I'm more scared now, there must be section on controlling partners, maybe that's me! I've asked and asked, everyone says no I'm not, but I'm not so sure.
Bec, you are so fab. You've been very kind to me. I have no food in house that hasn't gone green and fluffy, so I may cycle to tescos tomorrow.
You have found insight in the book, which is cool. We all wonder WHY? when our worlds fall apart.
Huuug for you.
sy xx
Hi Bec
Glad the book was so helpful. it is one of my all-time favourites :D Are you going to make that wish-list then?
Hello sadsy
The book might be better further down the line, as bec says. or you might just decide to stick to cars ;) As for the controlling thing, I know that it really upset you when Louise was saying that. It does not mean that it was true! so don't be scared. Sorry to hear you have been having a rotten time. Did you get your bike ride?
I can't wait to read this marvellous book!
Sadsy if when reading the book it makes you think 'oh my god' I am really controlling, that can only be a good thing eh? Like Bec said it made her realise that she had acted like a victim and this realisation has meant that she can make changes. If you are controlling, then this book gives you the chance to change your ways. No one thing is any worse than the other. Its about finding out who we really are and what our patterns are and making those changes and having a more fulfilling life.
PLEASE NOTE: I am not saying you are controlling at all, but you have questioned it in a few posts here and maybe you are seeing something about yourself you have not yet realised. (Or maybe it is just something that your ex said and it has made you really soul search yourself). We all learn to control situations in our own way, it is human nature. I guess as adults we have to learn whether it is an effective or nice way of being.
Sy please do not think I am having a go and I hope that you are having a better day and can receive what I say objectively and not personally. How is your day anyway? Did you go out on your bike last night?
Hello Anna and Louise,
no, had a very down evening. Did not go out, to ride or badminton. I accept I will have down times, as I know they do not last. Partly I was hiding from job agency. Fear of both rejection and of acceptance, so no win really. Was cross with myself.
I only got to page 12 of book, just in case I read something awful that was me. 
I haven't got to a controlling bit. I just fear there is and I will recognise and hate myself.
I have 2 foot high pile of paperwork. Am very behind, and clock is ticking.
Took quite a lot out of me to go to London and spar with head of business development, head of HR and senior business development. Very tired. I'm a gentle soul and not cut out for big business.
Also, am trying to start a relationship too. I'm very inexperienced and messing up. Bit down about it.
I have my dead stepfather's blackberry and suspicious of one entry on address list. I should let it go. Mum say I can have phone, struggled to get it to work. Taken all morning. Am avoiding what I should be doing.
Changed tablets to mornings now.
Sorry people. Lots of things on my mind.
One good thing, agency say they sent 2 people and they preferred me. Company is still interviewing.
sy
Hi Sy
Please don't apologise. You are having a down day, and we've all had our share of them. You are such a kind person, and I think you are being too hard on yourself at the moment. Sounds like good news on the job front. Will keep my fingers crossed for you. Understandable about worrying about new relationship. Just relax, be yourself and most importantly enjoy!!!!!
Take care 
Alison
x :)
Thank you Alisoncam,
you have been very kind to me.
I did email agency, and I have to go back for a "live test" next week, OMG!
Not worrying about it now, is far off next week.
On a search for a mortgage statement, I know I have one somewhere...only another 200 sheets of paper and 50 unopened envelopes to look through. Also I think the car insurance has run out, where is that envelope? Rustle, rustle, rummage - lol.
Oh no the phone is ringing and I can't find it under all the papers. Heeelp!
Hug for you Alisoncam.
sy
Hi Sy
Being on pc this afternoon has certainly taken my mind off things. You have made me smile with your posts, mad, mad, crazy guy. Hope you find your papers, phone, and don't forget the shopping!!!!! Congrats by the way
Sending hugs to you too.
Alison
x :)
Alisoncam,
too tired to cycle to shopping. Going to stay in and get fat on giant, half eaten packet of crisps the children left behind last week. 
Had soup and some slices of bread (that some bacteria had rejected colonising).
I'm not keen on this job thing, second round is further testing, sigh. 
Can't I sit in a corner somewhere and push buttons?
FOOD
What recipe is there that uses these ingredients?
marmalade
mushrooms
2 week old salad (brown)
muller choccy ball yoghurt
3 eggs
2 slices of bread
garlic bulb
3 month old chocolate bar (keeping as a momento of when I had a partner and family)
hug for you
sy
Going to try and text that loony woman soon, LOL.
Is it OK if I suggest it may be "WOMEN'S THINGS"?
I saw 40" tv today for £470 in sale.
I WANT IT!
You know what I bought instead?
A baking tray.
very sadsy x
Very sensible! It now means you can fill your belly with delicious healthy food for you and your children, rather than become couch potato and get square eyes!!!
Well done you! And it didn't make a too bigger dent in your pocket!
Anna,
I confess! I confess!
Booo hooo, yes, yes it was me, I did go to Richer Sounds and buy 40" LCD TV! Sob.
I couldn't help it. It's "men's things". Big toys.
Actually it's my mum's fault, she say she buy it for me! When I refuse, she get cross!
it is sitting in box opposite. Calling to me.
Ashamed. Sy
Hi sadsy, three hail mary's then.............
Dont let it sit there and stare at you anymore, you get it out and play with it!
After all that you have been through the last few months you deserve a new toy, enjoy setting it up!
Did you get a stand with it, or do you have a surface big enough for it?
Eeeeerm. Annnaaaaaa....?
Did you get a stand with it, or do you have a surface big enough for it?
Well, er, I didn't think of that. All I thought was, BIG TV - dribble :shock:
I don't have anything big enough to put it on, gulp. I have a "floor"?
Oh I need a woman to go with me to do these things. They much more sensible. Off to play with my baking tray. Which will go rusty in the dishwasher like all the others.
Huuug for you
sy
:lol: :lol:
Its the little things eh?
Enjoy your tray!
I got one on the wall in the living room. I have a surround system too.
I sit in the kitchen though and never watch it... Why? I hear you ask.
I saved up for a big load washing machine and dryer. Then I heard of family fund and applied for a grant, as my son has special needs, and most days I have to wash bedding. I kept saving while I waited to hear.
Got a grant. Hurrah! Had to use a bit of savings to get the machines I wanted.
My eldest boy was going through his crisis at the time, and he was honestly so sad and angry with life, and kept moidering on about teles - his best friend who had moved into a big house now had one (far bigger - 48" or something like that!), while we were doing the opposite. So, went to Pets at Home with my daughter for guinea pig food, looked at Curry's went in and bought the tele, wall thing, surround sound and insurance. I asked if they would 'do a Dom', but they didn't. However, they gave me a very good package, and I had the money. So I bought it. We walked into Curry's at 7.45pm. Lovely sales men :D
That was a Wednesday, or there abouts. My son dislocated his knee on the Friday...
... Then the alternator went on the Renault. It cost more than the ruddy tele and stuff did. I wept. The Renualt had had the new engine in 8 months earlier.
So that's why I don't often watch the big tele, and watch the little portable in the kitchen instead.
Enjoy the tele Sy. You all will, I'm sure.
help Sparklinglime,
I don't understand why you don't watch the big TV!
Bad associations?
I need to swap to my spare brain cell.
It's still in it's box*. Sigh.
Huuuug for you Sparkling.
*But what a box!
Yes, bad association.... :D
Ok, I have a wish list.
Someone who will treat me in the way that I know I deserve to be treated.
Who doesnt treat me like I'm stupid.
Who listens to my opinion.
Who will hold my hand in public.
Who isnt afraid to say to his mates "She's with me!"
Oh, I'd also like a 50" TV and a blu ray player. Thank you.
Excellent list. :)
I think we'll all be fighting over that bloke Vickstick!! I want him too :lol:
I want him too,
he's so good it could turn a guy's head! 
Plus I'm anybody's for a 50" TV...
sy
:D :D :D
WHY HAVE YOU NOT DONE THIS YET SY???
WAS YOU THAT PUT THREAD ON HERE!
YOU THOUGHT YOU HAD GOT AWAY WITH IT?
Pansy

That's a good list Bec. :D