Diversgodown 0 #26 December 13, 2005 QuoteQuoteThis can't really be the ultimate accusation, considering how often we get it Men are typically jealous of other men. Women are jealous of anything that is not them. This may include most or all of the following (and more): Your jumping Your gear Your computer Your iPod Your car Your stereo Your game console of choice Your friends Your job Your favorite new toy Your pets ... Man, I could list things for hours I've personally heard the accusation about all of the above at one time or another. And the reason for that is she isn't on that list at all. I fully expect a guy to love his base or skydiving rig more than me. That's not a problem. But people take care of the things they care about, and when a person plays second-fiddle to everything, especially if it appears to be a sudden turnaround (later in the relationship, after the thrill is gone), then it's going to turn into a problem. Me, I pursue a lot of solitary activities, and when I'm in the middle of one of them, I want to be left alone. So I understand a certain amount of self-centeredness. But if the message that you consistently give to another person is "I don't have time for you; this is more important than you" and "this" is something different every time, eventually that person will get the message and go away. It's not about jealousy. It's about the reality that certain men present to the living, breathing people in their lives. It doesn't take all that much effort to show someone you care about them. If you can master that skill, you'll have plenty of time and love to lavish on the inanimate objects in your life. rl (yawn) ***Glory Favors the Bold*** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #27 December 13, 2005 Quote[I]The Ultimate Accusation[/I]. [I]“Honey, I think you love your gear more than you love me.”[/I] I got my first rig as a result of just such an ultimate accusation. A new jumper who had been off student status for a few months, became engaged to marry. She was a real beauty too. But she gave him the ultimate ultimatum: "Honey, I worry to death about you getting hurt skydiving, and I'll only marry you if you give it up." It was a tough choice, but he loved her, and he agreed to do it. So I got to buy his rig, cheap. It was an olive drab Security Crossbow, with a 1957 military surplus round reserve, and a red, white and blue Paracommander. And it only weighed 40 lbs! Woohoo! I start jumping often, and enjoy the heck out of my first parachute rig. Six months later, guess who shows up again at the DZ? Yep, it's Mr. formerly-engaged-to-be-married. The relationship didn't work out, and he finally realized that a true love would accept you the way you are, and not make ultimatums for you to change into something else, and give up something you love to do. And he wanted his rig back... (No, he didn't get it.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #28 December 13, 2005 Quotea true love would accept you the way you are, and not make ultimatums for you to change into something else, and give up something you love to do. A good definition of unselfish love. And I have that in my life. Not only that, but my dog can wash the dishes. Unfortunately, he can't cook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #29 December 14, 2005 QuoteQuote"Your rig is the old you..." That is voice of pure evil. It is equivalent to saying, "You don't need your balls anymore." I'm going to have nightmares just thinking about it. Folks, this guy needs our help. Walt Three years down the road, he's sold the Mustang and traded it for a mini-van. Then, the pathetic part... ...he's sitting at a stoplight... gunning the motor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
popsjumper 2 #30 December 14, 2005 Walt, I swear this is a true story...about my brother... He dated a beautiful young lady for the longest time adn she was the nicest person you could ever hope to meet. She fully supported all his fun stuff - hangliding, motorcycles, etc, the whole time they dated and everytihing was so good that he asked her to marry him. The got married in a little church on Lookout Mtn with a small group of friends in attendance. The preacher finalizes everything, they kiss and we all walk out. On the way out the door she says to him... "You're married to me now, boy...Things are going to change." Turns out she wasn't joking...It took him 4 months to get the divorce finalized. My reality and yours are quite different. I think we're all Bozos on this bus. Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flaaier 0 #31 December 18, 2005 .... and then people tell me not to blame the sport ... OCD is what I call it ... after getting dump for the sport and all its "trimmings" ... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 7 #32 December 18, 2005 QuoteYour rig is the old you..." *** Oh come on! That's an EASY one... "But honey...the 'old' me is who you fell in love with!" "The things I've done...the stuff I have...it's all little pieces of the overall ME you care so much about!" I need these things to stay whole..to maintain my identity..to be ABLE to live up to the things you saw in me so long ago...." Sure I could give up my Rig...my Harley... the porn collection, little black book..even my ole hound dog 'stains'.... But then I wouldn't be 1/2 the guy you care so much about.....Baby, it's for "US" that I hang onto these trinkets of my past! And hey sweetie...speaking of keeping the things that...you know... brought us together.... Whatever happen to that tight little ass you once had?! (I am a GOD at this relationship stuff!) ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monkycndo 0 #33 December 18, 2005 QuoteDon't forget the remote control that get's fondled more than us! Now if only you pushed your girls buttons as much as the remote's Hey now. That hurts. Bev, I might be one of the few guys that does not guard the remote. I much prefer handing over the remote and then pushing the right buttons to make her forget what is even on the television. Besides, I have no idea how the damb TIVO remote works.50 donations so far. Give it a try. You know you want to spank it Jump an Infinity Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waltappel 1 #34 December 18, 2005 QuoteAnd hey sweetie...speaking of keeping the things that...you know... brought us together.... Whatever happen to that tight little ass you once had?! (I am a GOD at this relationship stuff!) You ARE a GOD at relationship stuff!! I humbly bow to you. Walt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #35 December 18, 2005 QuoteWhatever happen to that tight little ass you once had? Once had? It's always still there, just 6 inches lower. Early 20s - wearing a thong bikini to show it off. Late 20s - wearing low rider jeans that show that thong. Mid 30s - a pair of shorts and a t-shirt to move your gaze elsewhere. Mid 40s - baggy pants and lots of jewelry to look at. (Is it warm in here or is it my imagination ? ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #36 December 19, 2005 QuoteQuoteWhatever happen to that tight little ass you once had? Once had? It's always still there, just 6 inches lower. Thanks a lot!! (Wiping off monitor) "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
