Stress!

[Cooper]

Growing up I was told that the 3 most stressful situations in life were dealing with death, divorce, and moving. As we grow older and with the changing times, I wonder what we would consider today to be the most stressful situations we face.

[+ Lucky]

Speaking only for myself, dealing with the AIDS epidemic while living in San Francisco was a horribly stressful challenge. That and other situations told me how stressful it can be to see someone you love endure a very serious illness.

 

I've moved many times and didn't think it compared to the above. I have been with my partner 27 years, so no divorce (yet!)

 

But I agree that death of a loved one can be a stressful time. I've witnessed many of those.

 

In all of these situations, I have been blessed with great friends who helped me through the tough times.

[+ Lucky]

And, on a lighter note, some of today's stressful situations:

 

Can't get a cellphone signal

Maid forgets turndown service

Recorded customer service

Airline stays on tarmac all night!

Can't get it up, and the guy's hot!

[+ purplekow]

The death of a partner is by far the most stressful and long lasting and life altering experience. Labor day weekend will mark the 10th anniversary of my wife's death and my eyes fill at the thought. Watching my parents age and pass was also stressful. Watching the man in the mirror age is no picnic.

 

As for the every day stresses:

Seeing a response to NCM to one of my posts is fairly stressful

Opening my eyes in the morning and figuring out which body part is going to hurt is stressful

Jersey Shore Summer Traffic has certainly reduced my life expectancy by about a decade

Loneliness and isolation that is the killer. What is the most stressful about living alone is having to do it all yourself and not having the energy to do it. I miss sitting at my desk and having someone unexpectedly walk in with a cup of tea that I didn't know I wanted and a couple of cookies which I always want.

[MsGuy]

I miss sitting at my desk and having someone unexpectedly walk in with a cup of tea that I didn't know I wanted and a couple of cookies which I always want.

 

Don't have any tea. Will coffee be ok?

http://http//images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.nerve.com/CS/blogs/modernmaterialist/2009/02/iced-pumpkin-cookies-recipe-11-30-2006.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.nerve.com/CS/blogs/modernmaterialist/archive/tags/cookies/default.aspx&usg=__Q_kSa5-1IMLEnss_vE-mc6olu44=&h=400&w=400&sz=35&hl=en&start=16&sig2=kMv5iehxHBMt69DPqRo0vA&tbnid=X_yRpRUwymgQAM:&tbnh=124&tbnw=124&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dcookies%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den%26safe%3Doff&ei=Y06ESqvLGobzmQe7w424Bg

 

EDIT: If only I could properly work the image button, you would have a steaming cup of coffee & two iced oatmeal-raisin cookies. Well, the wish is as good as the deed, right? Or is it a case of wishes and fishes?

[+ Oliver]

I relate

 

The death of a partner is by far the most stressful and long lasting and life altering experience. Labor day weekend will mark the 10th anniversary of my wife's death and my eyes fill at the thought. ... I miss sitting at my desk and having someone unexpectedly walk in with a cup of tea that I didn't know I wanted and a couple of cookies which I always want.

 

PK - I relate - it was ten years at the end of June for me. She totally spoiled me. And she was my best friend.

[+ purplekow]

Figured it was a picture of coffee Thanks for the thought

[Lookin]

PK, MsGuy would like you to have these.

 

http://www.nerve.com/CS/blogs/modernmaterialist/2009/02/iced-pumpkin-cookies-recipe-11-30-2006.jpg

[MsGuy]

Thanx Looking. If I ever figure out this image thing, I'm going to hunt down the cutest hunk on the net and post his picture just for you.

[JoshAB]

Thanx Looking. If I ever figure out this image thing, I'm going to hunt down the cutest hunk on the net and post his picture just for you.

 

Just hit "QUOTE" button on someone that's done posted an image...then you'll see how they did it...

 

J.

[MsGuy]

PK, MsGuy would like you to have these.

 

http://www.nerve.com/CS/blogs/modernmaterialist/2009/02/iced-pumpkin-cookies-recipe-11-30-2006.jpg

 

Ok, let's see what I get.

[+ purplekow]

You I would love another cup of coffee and some cookies but I just went out to buy a suit for an upcoming wedding and well, let us just say, if Goodyear needs some cheap advertising space that doesnt fly, the can contact me.

[MsGuy]

PK: Sorry to tempt you by reposting the snack pix (BTW, Lookin's enlarged foto sent me out to my local coffee shop for a $2 plus cookie :o. In the small version, I hadn't noticed all those pecans bits sprinkled on top).

 

JoshAB: When I left click on the foto, I get a menu and if I click on properties it shows me the foto's address, but I can't seem to copy the address into the Insert Image button's work box. What am I doing wrong? The best I've managed so far is a tiny box with a red X, which I assume to be the internet gods way of saying "Get stuffed, Newbie!"

[Guest TBinCHI]

Back to the original topic, now...

 

My divorce lasted almost 5 years and, yes, it severely damaged my physical, psychological and financial health. As the divorce just finished, I finally can start my recovery. The death of my parents and a close friend was equally as devastating, but I am well along in the recovery process. Moving is a piece of cake; but moving because of a financial crisis and foreclosure, as some we know are facing, I'm sure is devastating as well. The human spirit is resilient, especially when combined with supportive friends. Despite all the negatives, I still consider myself a very fortunate man.

[MsGuy]

http://tbn1.google.com/images?q=tbn:4qFBLzalervukM:http://careersindia.net/puppy.jpg

 

Sorry, just ignore this. I'm trying out stuff to see what works. Still no picture but I suppose a link beats a red X. Don't click on it unless you're twisted.

[Guest greatness]

hmm

 

It happens to me all the time. I don't know but I only can fuck someone I truly love. lol

 

 

Can't get it up, and the guy's hot!

[Guest zipperzone]

I always heard that the 3 most stressful things were, divorce, changing residences and changing jobs - and if they all occurred at the same time it could be stroke city.

 

In today's dicey financial climate, I would add job loss to the list as it is uncertain when the next one will present itself.

[Guest greatness]

It's tough

 

I don't have gay friends around me. I sometimes wonder whether they even really exist. Statistically one out of ten is supposedly gay but everybody around me seems to be straight or act straight??? Anyways, I thought about getting married to a girl just to fit in. Once my friends get married I feel distanced. What we talk about and we do together all change. That is the most stressful thing having no family of my own these days. Another stressful thing is my ex. I can understand that being rejected can be hurtful and unacceptable but it doesn't give one a right to trash me to my friends. After that I decided not to date anyone and just hire escorts. If I had someone to hug and kiss at the end of a day, I would be happy.

 

My divorce lasted almost 5 years and, yes, it severely damaged my physical, psychological and financial health. As the divorce just finished, I finally can start my recovery. The death of my parents and a close friend was equally as devastating, but I am well along in the recovery process. Moving is a piece of cake; but moving because of a financial crisis and foreclosure, as some we know are facing, I'm sure is devastating as well. The human spirit is resilient, especially when combined with supportive friends. Despite all the negatives, I still consider myself a very fortunate man.

[Guest RianB]

And, on a lighter note, some of today's stressful situations:

 

Can't get a cellphone signal

Maid forgets turndown service

Recorded customer service

Airline stays on tarmac all night!

Can't get it up, and the guy's hot!

 

Thats not funny...all those are HORRIBLE! Have you ever spent the night in an airport, or in the middle of f-ing nowhere with no signal, its DEVASTATING!

[seaboy4hire]

PK, MsGuy would like you to have these.

 

 

Lookin is always thoughtful & one of the nicest I've met. Lucky congrats on 27 yrs. You'll have let me in on the secret. I've got 11 1/2 yrs under my belt & still tryin to figure it out. As far as stressful things hmmm my one big stress was having to hard reset my old phone & losing everything till I was able to resync it. Luckily that doesn't happen anymore

 

Hugs,

Greg

[JoshAB]

JoshAB: When I left click on the foto, I get a menu and if I click on properties it shows me the foto's address, but I can't seem to copy the address into the Insert Image button's work box. What am I doing wrong? The best I've managed so far is a tiny box with a red X, which I assume to be the internet gods way of saying "Get stuffed, Newbie!"

 

I guess I meant just look at the code when you hit the quote button. Right click on the image you want to post and then paste the location (the http://www.yadayada.com/img.jpg) in between this code.

 

[/img]

 

GL man. I can't post exactly how it looks, because then it would just post the pic...not the example. If you hit 'quote' button on someone that's posted an image, you can see the code they used.

[MsGuy]

Hey it worked! Now if I can just remember http://tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:rrt2BqUyWhwmkM:http://curiousanimals.net/wp-content/uploads/2008/03/cute-puppy.jpgexactly what I did!

"Tell me you remembered to buy coffee."

 

http://www.freakingnews.com/pictures/8000/Cute-Puppy--8469.jpg

"C'mon, pal, you know you want me."

 

Josh, yay you! Many thanks. One of those things where you thump yourself in the head after you finally get it.

[Guest zipperzone]

I don't have gay friends around me. I sometimes wonder whether they even really exist. Statistically one out of ten is supposedly gay but everybody around me seems to be straight or act straight??? Anyways, I thought about getting married to a girl just to fit in. Once my friends get married I feel distanced. What we talk about and we do together all change. That is the most stressful thing having no family of my own these days. Another stressful thing is my ex. I can understand that being rejected can be hurtful and unacceptable but it doesn't give one a right to trash me to my friends. After that I decided not to date anyone and just hire escorts. If I had someone to hug and kiss at the end of a day, I would be happy.

 

This is not intended to be flippant. Do you have a dog? If not, I'd suggest you get one. Although not a replacement for a human that loves you, they do go a long way towards making you feel not so alone.

[Guest zipperzone]

Thats not funny...all those are HORRIBLE! Have you ever spent the night in an airport, or in the middle of f-ing nowhere with no signal, its DEVASTATING!

 

What would be truly devastating would be having to spent a whole night in an airport with you - signal or no signal.

[Guest greatness]

thanks

 

I have a kitty. He is so cute. It is true that my kitty makes me happy. However, I feel so bad when I have to leave him behind when I leave for work. He must be bored to death.

 

This is not intended to be flippant. Do you have a dog? If not, I'd suggest you get one. Although not a replacement for a human that loves you, they do go a long way towards making you feel not so alone.