Ah yes. Psychologists, Therapists, and "Family Relationship
Managers". All a useless, waste of time. Keep the old fashioned values
and ideals and you'll even beat them at their own (head)games. ;)
- Bernd
At 03:59 PM 04/25/2000 -0400, you wrote:
>Hate to burst your bubble, but a friend of mine *IS* a psychologist with
>degrees galore and she says that Jason and I seem to be an exception to a
>lot of the "so called rules". Because instead of fighting, we talk and
>compromise. What's the point of yelling, screaming, temper tantrums, or
>throwing things? Been there done that, didn't work, just made me sick. I
>prefer the rational and mature approach and it works great for us. We have
>disagreements, but no screaming matches. We agree to disagree and go on. I
>don't have to like everything, but I don't have to blow my cool either. He
>knows when I'm in a bad mood and I know when is, and we give each other
>space.
>
>No flame intended, but those on the list that know us, can attest that we
>simply just get along. We're too much alike. It would be like arguing with
>myself? The most we'd disagree over is which car show to go to :) Speaking
>of..... anyone going to the Spring Fling in Bramalea Ontario? There are two
>again this year on the same day.... which one are we going to Bob Tom?
>
>Norah
>current: '98 Dakota Sport black 4x4 CC V8/5.2L/Auto
>current: '95 Dakota Sport white 4x4 Reg Cab V6/3.9L/5spd
>RIP: '95 Dakota Sport black 4x2 CC V6/3.9L/Auto
>previous: '93 Dakota blue 4x2 CC V6/3.9L/Auto
>
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Ron Kource
> > Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 1:11 PM
> > To: dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > Subject: DML: RE: WOMEN!!
> >
> >
> >
> > HAVEN'T HAD A FIGHT IN 3 1/2 YEARS!!!!! MY GOD!!! But
> > seriuosly...Dont flame
> > me but I have an 99 Chevy S-10, yes I know, I Know....anyways, I
> > also have a
> > girlfriend of 2 1/2 years. When we first started dating the truck
> > I had was
> > my pride and joy show winner, custom paint job, kick A$$ stereo,
> > the whole
> > shootin match...she absoulutely hated car shows and being drug to
> > them. But
> > with my infinate wisdom (Im only 20 and was 18/19 at the time) I
> > pulled the
> > old "If you loved me youd go to the car shows with me"
> > routine...it worked
> > like a charm UNTIL she started seeing what exactly goes on at
> > some car shows
> > (guys ya know the Bikini contests and the umm well...lack of Bikini
> > contests). Although.. I have trained her well, she now goes to the shows
> > without complaint and even when we are at the shows she
> > comments,"God I wish
> > you would have kept your old truck!" Needless to say it has
> > become a "hobby"
> > for the both of us to enjoy and we just got done doing some aftermarket
> > stuff to her 2000 Intrepid (quick car stock, and even quicker
> > now..). As far
> > as the no fighting..sorry to say this but Pyshcologists have
> > proven that a
> > relationship with no fighting typically doesnt last...Hey but there are
> > exceptions!!
> >
> > Ron Kource
> > Sterling Heights, MI
> > Dak Content: Future Dak CC Owner (hmm what engine to get??)
> > >
> > >Date: Tue, 25 Apr 2000 10:48:59 -0400
> > >From: "Norah Bleazard" <nbleazard@home.com>
> > >Subject: DML: RE: WOMEN!!
> > >
> > >I love my truck, but I love my husband more and I know that
> > Jason feels the
> > >same way. The truck won't be there to comfort me when I'm sad, hold me,
> > >love me back and be there in my old age. Yes.. my truck is very
> > important,
> > >but I'd give it all up and more for the love of my life.
> > >
> > >The problems that I keep seeing with many relationships is that
> > there is no
> > >commonality. Jason and I like doing the same things and working on our
> > >trucks... so there is no feelings of being left out, neglected, unwanted,
> > >and irrelevant. When couples get together and don't have common
> > interests,
> > >what is there, other than sex, to share, do, or talk about?
> > Relationships
> > >need a solid foundation to build on or the house will, most definitely,
> > >COLLAPSE.
> > >
> > >I know this may sound nauseating but it's a fact... Jason is my husband,
> > >lover, confidant, soul mate, and most importantly.... MY VERY
> > BEST FRIEND!
> > >And we've never had a fight since we met (3 1/2 years), we talk about
> > >things, sacrifice equally, and compromise. :)
> > >
> > >Just my personal opinion.
> > >
> > >Dak content: our Daks love each other as well :)
> > >
> > >Norah (happy as happy can be)
> > >current: '98 Dakota Sport black 4x4 CC V8/5.2L/Auto
> > >current: '95 Dakota Sport white 4x4 Reg Cab V6/3.9L/5spd
> > >RIP: '95 Dakota Sport black 4x2 CC V6/3.9L/Auto
> > >previous: '93 Dakota blue 4x2 CC V6/3.9L/Auto
> > >
> > >
> > > > -----Original Message-----
> > > > From: owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net
> > > > [mailto:owner-dakota-truck@buffnet.net]On Behalf Of Kevin Lee
> > > > Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2000 7:22 AM
> > > > To: Dakota Trucks
> > > > Subject: DML: WOMEN!!
> > > >
> > > >
> > > > Are there any ladies out there that don't make men choose between
> > > > there truck and them? My Fiance is giving me a hard time b/c she
> > > > claims that I spend more time with my truck than I do with her.
> > > > Pretty soon I think I am going to have to make a choice. Well I
> > > > paid more for the truck and it doesn't nag at me either!!
> > > > Anyone else out there like this? What do you do to deal?
> > > >
> > > > Kevin
> > > > Black 98 Dak Sport
> > > >
> > >
> > >------------------------------
> > >
> > >End of DML Digest V4 #1923
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> > >
> >
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