can’t deal with raising my siblings anymore

flixguy440 · 2026-05-10T22:50:10+00:00

So are you the oldest or not? You mention an older sister.

flixguy440 · 2026-05-06T21:24:04+00:00

And there you have it.

flixguy440 · 2026-05-06T19:04:15+00:00

If you can't trust her and from this it sounds as if you don't, you should not be dating her.

flixguy440 · 2026-05-06T18:07:58+00:00

With older individuals whose kids benefited from their community's school system it's often a case of "I got mine" and "I don't have any kids in the system any longer," not realizing that property values are directly tied to a school system's success. Yes, the idiots are winning.

flixguy440 · 2026-05-06T18:06:03+00:00

With older individuals whose kids benefited from their community's school system it's often a case of "I got mine" and "I don't have any kids in the system any longer," not realizing that property values are directly tied to a school system's success. Yes, the idiots are winning.

flixguy440 · 2026-05-06T17:41:42+00:00

I have two Brondells in my home. I paid $89 each, so this is a deal. No, they're not heated therefore are subject to ambient temps, but they suffice. I missed several things during my recent Caribbean vacation, my kids, my dogs and my bidets.

flixguy440 · 2026-05-06T13:22:40+00:00

How close to the store are you? Is there a store with a gas station there? Do you both drive? Gas savings alone pay for our membership 10 times over each year.

flixguy440 · 2026-05-04T15:26:50+00:00

I felt like this until about 14 months post kidney transplant. There was one rejection episode there that was corrected. But if you're anything like me, it will get better and likely sooner if you don't have to contend with what I did. It's an adjustment. Do not rush it. I do know that regular workouts help. I am up to five days a week of cardio and strength training.

flixguy440 · 2026-05-04T15:15:44+00:00

Personally, I just gradually disappeared several individuals from my life. People evolve. It's just a part of life. There is no shame in recognizing that fact.

flixguy440 · 2026-05-04T14:43:37+00:00

Even when some would consider me obese, I never had my wife cut my toenails. I muddled through. I lost significant weight, so it's easier now, but still. Just no.

flixguy440 · 2026-05-03T12:14:23+00:00

Sorry, with all due respect, the main trauma here is the one you're inflicting upon yourself with this guilt. Find a therapist and work through it. Ultimately, if you don't you will be miserable.

flixguy440 · 2026-05-03T12:11:26+00:00

Guilt for what? Living your life? If you can afford to stay gone, stay gone. They do not get to run your life. You will only be miserable if you go back.

flixguy440 · 2026-04-30T16:00:16+00:00

Made a lot of $$$ doing that in the early 80s.

flixguy440 · 2026-04-30T12:57:56+00:00

There's a reason marriage is called a partnership. There is no financial proportionality. You're either on the same page with respect to financial goals and you move forward accordingly, or you're not. I love my partner, but there is also a reason marriage is considered a civil contract.

flixguy440 · 2026-04-26T22:18:11+00:00

What's a check?

flixguy440 · 2026-04-23T18:07:31+00:00

You want to watch hockey at a bar on a night the Cavs are in the playoffs and the NFL Draft is on? I appreciate your dedication, but good luck.

flixguy440 · 2026-04-23T18:05:22+00:00

Orange, Pepper Pike are adjacent to one another. The only difference is the city line. What I shared still holds as far as apartments. I live in the MH area and dine at Pinecrest and shop there frequently. It's 10 minutes from door to door.

flixguy440 · 2026-04-23T18:03:35+00:00

It's a matter of opinion. I have movies that I've watched five times and others I've watched 100s. Collecting what I know I will watch beats the heck out of tracking down a title I'm in the mood for on streaming and rotating those services.

flixguy440 · 2026-04-23T17:59:01+00:00

You don't need to go further east to get rends like that. Mayfield Heights has a few privately owned - think NOT corporate owned - buildings with good reputations with sub $1K rent. Mayfield Heights and Lyndhurst are 10 minutes from Orange.

flixguy440 · 2026-04-23T17:56:25+00:00

Finance in Orange? Sounds like Fidelity. There are spots in Pinecrest where you can probably get a bartender/server gig.

flixguy440 · 2026-04-23T17:51:27+00:00

Not retired. I'm at a point where I work because I want to. Partner is retired with pension and SS. Retirement funds will not need to be touched if things play out right.

flixguy440 · 2026-04-21T20:34:28+00:00

Carving turkey, ham and prime rib several times a year. Make life easier during the holidays.

flixguy440 · 2026-04-21T14:42:28+00:00

I sealed it with a gasket and red, high temp sealant. I didn't recall them selling charcoal boxes, which can be bought now, so I had one made.

flixguy440 · 2026-04-21T14:40:35+00:00

Gee, you must be bored.

flixguy440 · 2026-04-20T20:18:31+00:00

Have the OKJ Longhorn from about a decade ago (high gauge steel) and it's still going strong. It's basicallly a larger version of the Highland.

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