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meholl @meholl (510) • United States 12 Jan 12

My step-son (almost 19), who lives with his mother, in a different town, wants to come and see his girlfriend. That is fine with me, and him staying the night is fine as well. Here is the real problem. Step-son works full time...

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surfer222 is this the first time he want to borrow money from you and can you afford to help him this one time? If it is and you can afford to lend him, then i think you should lend him the money but with a warning... before you lend him the money you can say that this...

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meholl @meholl (510) • United States 12 Jan 12

My step-son (almost 19), who lives with his mother, in a different town, wants to come and see his girlfriend. That is fine with me, and him staying the night is fine as well. Here is the real problem. Step-son works full time...

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rebel_woman06 Well, if that is the case, then he has to postpone his visit to his girlfriend . He can just visit after he has gotten his salary. It's not an urgent matter for him to come at your own expense.

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meholl @meholl (510) • United States 12 Jan 12

My step-son (almost 19), who lives with his mother, in a different town, wants to come and see his girlfriend. That is fine with me, and him staying the night is fine as well. Here is the real problem. Step-son works full time...

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Kashmeresmycat Ummmm, sorry, I don't think you should be paying his gas to see his "girlfriend." Let his girlfriend pay it, especially when you have a family of 6 to worry about, and that has GOT to be expensive. It's ok sometimes to slip them $10 bucks or so, but with...

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meholl @meholl (510) • United States 12 Jan 12

My step-son (almost 19), who lives with his mother, in a different town, wants to come and see his girlfriend. That is fine with me, and him staying the night is fine as well. Here is the real problem. Step-son works full time...

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Kashmeresmycat I guess I would feel differently if this was not just for him to see his girlfriend. I understand if you need some extra cash for more important things, but just to see his girlfriend isn't a good enough excuse for me, especially when more than likely they'll...

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meholl @meholl (510) • United States 1 Nov 07

About 2 weeks ago he came up to me and told me that I was buying him a new coat for winter. I said, no, I am not. And he had the nerve to tell me I was rude. I turned around and told him that if I buy anyone anything, it is...

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oneidmnster I met my wife when I was 24.She was a couple of years older than me.She had a 12 yr.old son.He put us through hell.i wish i had some sage advice for you,but I don't.I guess the best thing I can say,is be patient.My stepson is 32 now and calls me Dad.I wish you...

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meholl @meholl (510) • United States 1 Nov 07

About 2 weeks ago he came up to me and told me that I was buying him a new coat for winter. I said, no, I am not. And he had the nerve to tell me I was rude. I turned around and told him that if I buy anyone anything, it is...

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overhere You have my utmost admiration! Step kids can be hard work as I am discovering - I think a successful step mom should automatically fulfill qualifications for a job with the Diplomatic Service. I wish I could offer sound tips and advice but not sure I have any....

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meholl @meholl (510) • United States 1 Nov 07

I have looked and looked, and I can't figure out to change my avatar to a picture. I have the perfect picture picked out for it. And how do you upload a photo for a discussion? I have been here for a while and just have not...

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lilaclady Go to "edit your preferences " on the left and upload the avatar link, ..good luck, I had to ask that question a few times mysef at the start...

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meholl @meholl (510) • United States 31 Oct 07

Does your child take medications for ADHD? What do they take? Are you happy with how the medication controls the symptoms, or do you still have problems with the ADHD? I have an 11 yr old that takes Adderall. I am happy most of...

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THKOhio My 17 year old daughter is on medication for her ADHD. She takes Adderall XR, and has for several years. We are very happy with the way it works for her. She used to take Ritalin, and that didn't work quite as well for her.

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meholl @meholl (510) • United States 31 Oct 07

Does your child take medications for ADHD? What do they take? Are you happy with how the medication controls the symptoms, or do you still have problems with the ADHD? I have an 11 yr old that takes Adderall. I am happy most of...

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lilybug No meds for sleeping. He does not want to go to bed at night and does not want to wake up in the morning. He usually gets around 9 hours of sleep every night.

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meholl @meholl (510) • United States 1 Nov 07

As kids we had a house that sat right in the middle of a kids paradise. We had a meadow, a barn, chicken coop, large yard on one side, a great sled hill on the other. And behind the sled hill, there was just a great area to play....

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Bala I was born and brought up in Sri lanka where I spent my schooldays and boyhood .It is an emerald paradise.I was in a hill country with lush greenery.It is like a little Scotland.the name of my school is Highlands.The days were wonderful and and I spent them...

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meholl @meholl (510) • United States 31 Oct 07

I was talking to my sister the other day, and it struck me that what I was telling her about my relationship with my husband was my definition of true love. We all have our own definition of true love. My hubby and I have been...

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ethereal_flower wow, that is so good to hear that you are pretty in love with each other and that you really spend time and do stuff for each other. i think that true love is also a decision made by a couple to stay strong and steadfast and to stay loyal and loving to each...

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meholl @meholl (510) • United States 31 Oct 07

I was talking to my sister the other day, and it struck me that what I was telling her about my relationship with my husband was my definition of true love. We all have our own definition of true love. My hubby and I have been...

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ashlynn321 I think its one of those things that you just know. I love my husband more than anything, and i knew after a week he was who i wanted to spend the rest of my life with. True love is when you want to be with that person 24/7 and you just cant picture your life...

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meholl @meholl (510) • United States 31 Oct 07

I was talking to my sister the other day, and it struck me that what I was telling her about my relationship with my husband was my definition of true love. We all have our own definition of true love. My hubby and I have been...

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Bala True love gets generated from the mutual admiration.Admiration for the way your partner speaks,write,eats and does things.And when you find that you both have a same taste in almost everything it makes you irrestible to one another.And the next is...

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meholl @meholl (510) • United States 31 Oct 07

I was talking to my sister the other day, and it struck me that what I was telling her about my relationship with my husband was my definition of true love. We all have our own definition of true love. My hubby and I have been...

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girish2043 My true Love IS something Tht I actaully LOVe...Much more tHAn God's Imagination...... SHe's Still There where I left Her behind ....

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meholl @meholl (510) • United States 31 Oct 07

I was talking to my sister the other day, and it struck me that what I was telling her about my relationship with my husband was my definition of true love. We all have our own definition of true love. My hubby and I have been...

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Nlearning I havn't been married yet,but i believe my bf is my true love.I have accepted him after his pursuing one year,during this time i mentioned his patience,love and care.With the time goes,i relized that he plays a important roles in my life,and there are more...

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Dr. Ann @drannhh (15219) • United States 1 Nov 07

I can usually work at the computer without paying any attention to hubby's TV, but I just heard something that brought me to attention. Iowa has decided that pumpkins are decorations and not food. I've got to tell you, that made...

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hillock pumpkin tax? who's stupid enough to think about it? they are just trying to have an excuse to make more money so they could put more money in their pockets!

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Dr. Ann @drannhh (15219) • United States 1 Nov 07

I can usually work at the computer without paying any attention to hubby's TV, but I just heard something that brought me to attention. Iowa has decided that pumpkins are decorations and not food. I've got to tell you, that made...

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Dr. Ann I think they will spend more more printing the forms than they will collect in the tax, and yes, this seems like a matter of principle to me. Arrrghh.

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Dr. Ann @drannhh (15219) • United States 1 Nov 07

I can usually work at the computer without paying any attention to hubby's TV, but I just heard something that brought me to attention. Iowa has decided that pumpkins are decorations and not food. I've got to tell you, that made...

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Dr. Ann It absolutely boggles the mind.

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Dr. Ann @drannhh (15219) • United States 1 Nov 07

I can usually work at the computer without paying any attention to hubby's TV, but I just heard something that brought me to attention. Iowa has decided that pumpkins are decorations and not food. I've got to tell you, that made...

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lilaclady Fancy taking the time to even put this up for just a one day event...its things like that, that they should lose their seats a bit of humbug there I think...

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Dr. Ann @drannhh (15219) • United States 1 Nov 07

I can usually work at the computer without paying any attention to hubby's TV, but I just heard something that brought me to attention. Iowa has decided that pumpkins are decorations and not food. I've got to tell you, that made...

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Dr. Ann Thank you, I needed one of those! Especially all the way from Australia. Cripers, I'm embarrassed for the whole continent here! It is a relatively small thing, but so symbolic, if you get my drift.

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