briarose

@briarose (124)

United States • Age 55

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Just Can't Take it Again!

Bytemi @Bytemi (1553) • United States 11 Aug 09

OK, I admit I may have lost it a little this morning. I feel terrible for screaming at my 5 year old daughter, but I just had enough. I was done. Every morning it is the same old same thing. I try and brush her hair and she...

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briarose Gosh, I understand those days when you just can't take it and start yelling and saying things you normally wouldn't and then you are sick about it. They really don't understand that it is an accumulation of frustration day after day and they do take it to...

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how long have you been with your partner?

qinqin1202 @qinqin1202 (376) • China 9 Oct 07

how long have you been with your current partner? do you love each other? do you quarrel with each other? what are you quarreling for? is it normal to have the following feeling: i hate her, i dont want be with her any more. have...

love

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briarose My husband and I have known each other 10 years. I don't think it would be normal if there weren't any quarrels. He is amazing and I love him dearly but yes some things just get on your nerves. I have never even considered life without him, we are in this for...

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Friends or relatives?

biggerb @biggerb (2024) • India 9 Oct 07

Are you more closer to you friends or your relatives?Whom do you think will be of more help when you face a crisis?Why?

friends

realtives

who will help

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briarose I used to think I was closer to my brothers and sisters. However after some sad events I realise it is truly my friends who are there for me with unending support. I was raised to believe family first and I hope my children will have that kind of relationship....

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Terrorist threat to overtake our schools.

happythoughts @happythoughts (4109) • United States 9 Oct 07

The terrorists try to hit us where it hurts the most. The hit the financial heart of the United States to hurt the Americans the worst. When that didnt cripple us they came up with a new plan. They are planning to target our...

terrorism

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briarose I couldn't even fathom this. My children are not in school yet but for anyone to hurt children is just the most horrendous thing. That is why I really can't stand that they use their religion as the reason of their "crusade". What God would condone hurting...

9 Oct 07

When will you plan to get married?Or how old are you when you got married?

QQFool @QQFool (33) • China 26 Sep 07

In china,girls should be 20 or older while boys should be 22 or older when they want to have a marriage. What about it in oversea countries?Are there any rules or laws in your country?

merry

wedding

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briarose I got married when I was 32 and now have two little girls. I met my husband when I was 28. In some states here if you have parental consent you can get married at 14. I feel this is extremely young. I always thought I'd marry at 21 but never met the right guy....

26 Sep 07

38 Year old Female with 25 year old male

rhondalee1969 @rhondalee1969 (6) • United States 25 Sep 07

I am currently in a relationship with a younger man, who is 25, he wants to get married, but I am so afraid because I am older, I don't look my age, but my concern is that when I do start to look it is he going to leave me and...

younger men

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briarose My husband is about 6 years younger than me and I believe acts very mature and responsible. I do not have to take control of the relationship and lead with a firm hand like the previous poster stated. We take equal responsibilities in the relationship. We have...

25 Sep 07

Food that taste better the next day!

terrych @terrych (1227) • United States 22 Sep 07

There are some foods that taste better to me the next day after you made them, like lasagna to me taste better after you reheated, same with empanadas, beans, lentils... What do you think? Well it does not work for rice... I...

food

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briarose I have to agree I deefinitely spaghetti and lasagna the next day yum. My husband likes his chinese food the next day. You are right about the rice though - it drys out to much:)

22 Sep 07

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Who makes you laugh the most?

megumiart @megumiart (3771) • United States 21 Sep 07

A friend? A family member? A comedian? My sister and I like to lipsync to songs and make each other laugh until we cry. :]]

laughing

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briarose I absolutely love to laugh and hands down the person that makes me laugh the most is a man I used to work with. Til this day I can still think of some of the things he said and be in tears! That is the only thing I miss from work. We still e-mail back and...

22 Sep 07

Talk about a smart kid...

Feona1962 @Feona1962 (7526) • United States 22 Sep 07

My 3-year-old grandson looks at the clock and says, "It is almost midnight." He is something else...I was like, holy moly, you are one smart kid...It is approximately 11:30 pm....

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briarose That is smart for a three year old! And I am glad that someone else has kids up as late as I do:) Enjoy your grandson!

22 Sep 07

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Whom do you love most , your Mum or Dad ?

juniorance @juniorance (250) • India 22 Sep 07

Hi friends Whom do you love most , your mum or dad. I've heard that if the parents have one son and one daughter [ or more] , that the dad loves daughter more and mum loves son more. Similarly the son is attached to mum more and...

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briarose I loved my mom and dad very much but I had a much closer relationship with my mom. My mom had nine children four girls and five boys and I can honestly say I think she loved them all deeply but was closest with three of us girls because we lived so close to...

22 Sep 07

dengue

wild_flow_r @wild_flow_r (304) • Philippines 22 Sep 07

dengue is again in our country. and sadly it hit among my neighbors and neighboring towns. this time it hit my nephew. my 10 mos nephew. i suggest that everyone should do their part in this dengue thing to prevent harm against...

dengue

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briarose Wildflower so sorry to hear of this is your nephew okay? We do not have it here but I do fear it as I sit here and scratch numerous bites and pray my children to have to suffer an illness from it. I hope your nephew recovers quickly. Rose

22 Sep 07

Red Robin Restaurant

mbrown81 @mbrown81 (114) • United States 22 Sep 07

We just had our dinner at Red Robin. Oh my gosh! their burger is just so big I wasn't able to finish it, but anyway, I try to eat that later. It was so good too and the drinks is bottomless... You like Red Robin?

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briarose Red Robin is one of my husbands favorites. We haven't been there in a while though. One thing he loves is the bottemless fries which really isn't good for you but they taste good. If you think the burgers are big take someone there for their birthday - you...

22 Sep 07

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What nationalities are you?

bargaingirl @bargaingirl (844) • United States 22 Sep 07

I am an American but my background is Italian, German, and a little bit of Irish and French.

people

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briarose I am American and my ancestory is Irish and a wee bit of Polish:) My husband is Norwegian and a little bit of Irish.

22 Sep 07

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wife

wild_flow_r @wild_flow_r (304) • Philippines 16 Sep 07

i have the greatest husband in the whole wide world and i am a very lucky girl to have him in my life. he is very thoughtful, loving, patient, sweet and most of all he doesn't cheat or play with other girls like other men do with...

wife

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briarose I feel the same way about my husband and he is an incredible dad. I feel very fortunate that he came into my life. I will agree with one of the posters here that the most important thing I work hard at is not to take advantage of his thoughtful and giving...

22 Sep 07

Leaving or being left behind.

jillhill @jillhill (37354) • United States 21 Sep 07

When a relationship comes to an end do you think it's harder to leave..or to be the one left behind. I think both are very hard but being the one left behind as someone walks away I think is harder. Has this happened to you? Which...

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briarose Being left behind. The person leaving the relationship is doing so because they are ready to move on. The person left behind is often in shock or denial and most times doesn't understand why. That is why so many people say they need closure. They need to...

22 Sep 07

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Ladies...How would you feel?

ebusaf @ebusaf (329) • United States 22 Sep 07

How would you feel if your man called you a BI#$H during an arguement? Would you be angry, or is it just another word?

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briarose I would be shocked, he is not like. So if that did happen I would know something is terribly wrong. I would not tolerate it though because it is a total lack of respect for me and our relationship and is very immature. I would tell him that until he could...

22 Sep 07

Potluck Wedding?

Jshean20 @Jshean20 (14348) • Canada 22 Sep 07

I remember hearing about a friend who attended a wedding where the dinner was potluck, I had never heard of that before until then. Have you heard of this? Is it tacky or a good idea? Would you do it?

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briarose I am sorry if this is a repost my interenet is acting up. I was invited to one once. The women was a Quaker and that is how they celebrate. I thougt it was a beautiful idea and a real sense of close community and friendship. The amish also celebrate this...

22 Sep 07

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my husband

asgtswife04 @asgtswife04 (2475) • United States 21 Sep 07

so, i just talked to my husband and he just informed me that starting next month he will be doing something more dangerous than what he is doing now. he wanted my approval, and knowing how my husband it, i told him that i...

army wife

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briarose Hugs, You were right to support him because if you held him back none of you would be happy. It just must be very difficult and is really a measure of true love because you are sacrificing your own happiness to support him. But know that by supporting him you...

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Lost for words

kayrod2 @kayrod2 (1304) • Australia 22 Sep 07

A friend of mine is going through a really hard time at the moment. Her little girl has been admitted to hospital urgently, as her white bloodcells are high and her body isnt fighting off infection. She is only 2 1/2. They thought...

children

lost for words

prayers

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briarose I think you just did something wonderful by posting this because now there are more prayers coming her way. You are doing all you can and I assure you it is very appreciated. She will be in my prayers and please keep us updated. hugs Rose

22 Sep 07

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Procrastination

luintaurien @luintaurien (972) • United States 22 Sep 07

Do you tend to procrastinate or do you immediately do any chore that needs to be done? Are there certain things that you tend to procrastinate on while others you are more willing to do? I have a 20 page paper due for a class....

habits

life

procrastination

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briarose Procrastination should be my middle name. I am trying to kick the habit though because life is soooo much easier when I accomplish things. I tend to be better if I can just start a project in the morning and set a goal for myself and not take a break until I...

22 Sep 07