"Ok, I'll expand my reasoning a bit, and clarify that I'm only going based on what's been said and I'm taking it face value. I'm assuming that he's being honest and not blowing things out of proportion. For example when…"
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Problems by not running my dishwasher?
Started this discussion. Last reply by Rebekah Mar 6, 2012. 1 Reply 0 Likes
I tried to google this but couldn't find anything so I figured I'd ask here. I had trouble with water backing up in my kitchen sink at my apartment last night. Not a huge deal. I left a note for…Continue
Proper way to open a door that opens away from you for a woman
Started this discussion. Last reply by Benjamin Aug 15, 2011. 11 Replies 0 Likes
I was walking out of my office with a woman the other day, and we were walking out through doors that opened away from us. Is there a proper way to open and hold the door in this situation?I ended up…Continue
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Mike D. replied to J. R. Manard's discussion Problems with the Potential In-Laws"Honestly? Cut your losses and dump the girl. It's only a matter of time.
One thing that you need to understand is that when you marry someone you're marrying into their family. If they have family that's trash…"
Mike D. replied to Chrissie O'Bryan's discussion What do guys want???"Every guy is different so the best thing you can do is be yourself. Be the best person you can be. What does that look like for you? What makes you happy? Don't worry about superficial things like hair length. Any guy…"
Mike D. replied to Justin Cook's discussion Video Games Hobby Or Waste Of Time."I think it's no more of a waste of time than watching TV. A little in moderation is good if it's something you enjoy doing. We can't be going and doing all the time. Too much of it becomes a drain."
Mike D. replied to Ash Mathew's discussion How do you successfully manage your multi facated life?"Priorities and a good time management system. I prefer Getting Things Done as my system. Some love it, others hate it. Check it out and give it a shot.
How many hours do you reasonably expect it would take to do everything…"
Mike D. replied to Will Whitson's discussion Starting an exercise routine"For me I had to suck it up for the first few weeks. After that my body was pretty well adjusted to getting up earlier and so it was able to go to bed earlier. Wake up an hour earlier long enough and your body will be ready to go to bed an hour…"
Mike D. replied to Mikhail Galmukovich's discussion Have been looking for a palce to contribute"Cool story, bro."
Mike D. replied to Mike's discussion Getting Organized"+1 for GTD.
I think you have to try things out and see what works for you. Pick up a copy of GTD, read through it, and commit to it for 90 days. If you like it that's great. Not everyone likes it though so if you're finding it doesn't…"
Mike D. replied to Rick Shelton's discussion Wife's question about weight lifting."All the time. I started to do obstacle course races last year. I love it, I've done a handful since then, and have a big one coming up next month. She doesn't get it and thinks I'm nuts. Then again maybe I am."
Mike D. replied to WinterGuy's discussion How to start off from scratch and from where?"Having a setback is usually how people make progress. It's what makes them realize their plan wasn't working. It doesn't matter how you realize your values are flawed as long as you make a change. It would be much…"
Mike D. replied to WinterGuy's discussion How to start off from scratch and from where?"I suggest you start by reading John Maxwell's book "Failing Forward." You'll learn that everyone fails and you'll learn how to deal with it and what to take from it. There is always someone better than you, and…"
Mike D. replied to Chris C.'s discussion How to develop a positive attitude?"+1
There's a big difference between the statements Rebekah uses as an example and saying something like "that won't work." Even if you're thinking it won't work approach it from direction Rebekah mentioned.
Sometimes…"
Mike D. replied to thedifference's discussion How do you deal with emotional manipulation?"I don't put up with that sort of thing. If he does this all the time he's a bad friend. If it was unusual I would have a conversation with him to ask him what's going on but if he always tries to manipulate you don't put up with…"
Mike D. replied to Rick Fini's discussion Negative Self-talk"Try replacing it with positive self talk. Find things you're good at and remind yourself of that.
Learn to find out if you can control things or not. Not smart enough? Pick up a book. Not strong enough?…"
Mike D. replied to Justin Cook's discussion Are guys becomeing weaker"Three guys died in the Aurora shooting protecting their girlfriends. They sound tough to me.
http://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/the_victims_boyfriends_saved_their_lAZ3ZF4nbDsTyPkeAAkZsM"
Mike D. replied to Victor E. Franklin's discussion Getting engaged"I remember shopping for my wife's ring and she doesn't like yellow gold so I was out for silver as well. I couldn't even find a place that did a silver ring. It was all white gold and platinum. Platinum was very…"
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"Would people buy books where I talk about my own existance?"
JonEdanger replied to Herb Munson's discussion The Primacy and Existence of God in the group The Great Debate"The latter is a great example of the former."
Samuel replied to Liam's discussion Moving towards my first muscle up"I can ask why you want to be able to do high reps of pull-ups? If your trying to build strength you might be better to try doing "L-sit" pull ups where you hold your legs horizontal and do pull ups that way. It makes them much harder!
(Of…"
Samuel replied to Liam's discussion Moving towards my first muscle up"I have a set of bodylastics (http://www.bodylastics.com/) I use at home which are excellent, but when I was at the gym I just used whatever ones they had lying around.
I just found that with the negative I wasn't actually working the transition…"
Jacob Salber replied to Chris Hamm's discussion Who Wears a Watch Anymore?"I have worn a watch for so long now that its neither part of my dress or a mere time keeper, it is a part of ME. I feel very odd if I dont have the old Timex strapped on. Plus, Its easier just to glance down and check the time instead of having…"
Joseph Dean Phillips replied to Joseph Dean Phillips's discussion New Poems"Here is a poem that I found a little while ago, very fitting for Father's day. It was written by someone that I know quite well.
The Working FatherBy Bjorn Faknam
He wakes afresh each new morn,With body clean and hair short shorn.Then goes to…"
Joseph Dean Phillips posted a discussionNew Poems
A Poem by some one that I knowTake nothing lightlyBy Bjorn FaknamTake nothing lightly. No vain promise give. Hold your honor tightly, In the one life we live.Do not throw trust away, Whether in you or from you. Live up to it today, In everything you do.Look with respect. Follow honor to the letter. Use the courtesy you expect. Nay, treat them better.No matter what gifts you were given, You are never above yourself. By whatever cause you are driven, Put yourself on the back shelf.Those around…See More
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