Comments for Always Marsha

Comment on Dear Friend Crush, by Rachel Smith

Rachel Smith — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:33:11 +0000

I am in the same kind of situation , I have known this guy since we were kids and by luck, I have never done anything too embarrassing in front of him. (that’s how it normally goes with me and other people in general.) To make it worse he is my best friend. I love him so much, and I would hate to ruin our friend ship. I want to be able to love him openly, and the rest stay like it is now. Right now it is as if we are siblings, I want it to be more than that. What should I do?

Comment on ProSmoke Day 2 by Cheryl

Cheryl — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:42:04 +0000

Hey Marsha,
I ran across your blog while googling info about ProSmoke and was wondering if you did infact quit the analogs. I’ve been toying around with the ecigs and have tried a few different ones but am not completely satisfied ie:short battery life; cartridges not lasting as long as advertised. Anyway I decided to order from ProSmoke and I hope it was a good decision cause I ordered quite a bit. I read a lot of good feedback regarding them so we shall see. I hope you were able to quit smoking and wish you Good health,and thank you for sharing your blog.

Comment on Dear How can I get these people out of my head????!!!, by Brittany

Brittany — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:24:48 +0000

If you agreed to help them with their children they should not be angry with you for not watching them longer, its their children and they should be responsible for watching them. They should not have accused you of stealing from them if they got angry about everything and you got tired of it and moved out. You did nothing wrong, and I would just think of things that made me happy, peaceful places, and things like that to keep your mind off these people.

Comment on Dear Feeling Invisible, by Brittany

Brittany — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 01:19:28 +0000

In my opinion, your boyfriend should tell his ex about you and not try to hide you from her. Even though she knows you all are together, he should still include you when she calls. If he loves you I dont think he should have ex girlfriends calling. I agree with Marsha I would not settle for number 2 with anyone.

Comment on Dear Feeling Invisible, by Ethan

Ethan — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 21:45:40 +0000

Hey

There’s this fantastic thing called “communication”. I’m sure maybe you’ve talked to him before, but if not (at least not to the extent in frankness you would like), don’t be afraid to! If you’re eventually going to be with this guy for the rest of your life, that’s an essential skill for developing a sweet, lifelong relationship with a spouse. It takes a lot of effort to cultivate those prized relationships.

I think that we as Americans tend to think that “Talking about Problems, Expressing Feelings Frankly” = “Hurting Someone Else’s Feelings and Offending.” I believe that if you are sensitive to his wants and needs, while not shying away from yours, you will be successful in talking with him. Something that I learned as a service missionary in Ukraine – “It’s impossible to offend those you love.” I don’t know to what extent that words, but if you talk with him with a aura of love and concern, it will go well.

Here it is November, who knows if you’re even with this guy. But I read this and I can relate. I went through something not too long ago. Good luck!

Comment on EMO OR NOT by AJ

AJ — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 01:01:35 +0000

Regardless of how long someone has known you, this Keith guy’s advice is solid. This friend Rebecca is also probably discovering herself and might be worried A) if you’re going to drift away from her in this process of change/self discovery, or, B) is a bit insecure and is worried that the people who supposedly make fun of YOU will in fact make fun of HER. Either way, the people we know or meet at this age in life are almost never in our lives as teens or adults. It is a brave, strong individual who embraces who they are or isn’t afraid to find out who they could become. And, maybe along your journey, reassure Rebecca that you are still her friend!

Comment on Dear Desperate Father, by AJ

AJ — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:44:55 +0000

21 is NOT a kid, that’s a young man, and that young adult is taking advantage of a teenage girl’s naivte and generosity. Dad is well within his right to kick that guy out of his home. That doesn’t mean he has to be hard-hearted, but he can’t view this guy as an innocent child asking help from his innocent child. It’s also naive of the father to assume this man’s relationship is innocuous. What adult in his right mind would be seeking help from a young girl? Something’s off here and Dad ought to be alerting the police to a potential threat to his family and daughter.

Comment on Dear Asking Too Much?, by AJ

AJ — Sat, 01 Oct 2011 00:40:30 +0000

Let’s be realistic here. The guy is a mooch and a classic manipulator. He’s living at this girl’s place for free, getting sex with no strings, and doesn’t lift a finger. He even manages to make this chick blame herself when she mentions she feels unappreciated. This guy knows how to play a generous personality. The guy is afraid of losing a free roof and a free roll in the hay. Girlie, kick him out, change the locks, and ask yourself why you let yourself get used and abused before you let another roommate walk through the door and do the same thing. Let this sociopath move on to the next willing victim.

Comment on My Selfish Significant Other by Lindy

Lindy — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 02:00:14 +0000

Regarding the tag episode, you signed your tags as if you were a couple, he did not. In the airline episode, again he acted as a “single”, separating himself from you for what—a free drink and a bigger seat. Both speak volumes. He does not think of the two of you as a couple. If you are doing all the laundry and all the cooking he’s got a pretty nice life. My guess is if you stop doing it, he’ll move on quickly. If you have to play games, and “show him”, it’s not real. Someone once said, don’t make someone a priority to you if you are only an afterthought to them!!!!

Comment on Mother in-law finally intrudes by Lindy

Lindy — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 01:29:39 +0000

Hi, In case you are still at odds about this, I’ll throw in my 2 cents worth. Like one of the other responses above, I think that the fact your mother-in-laws sleeps on the couch at home speaks volumes. Since a couch is her normal sleeping spot, I can only assume that either you or your partner showed her to the guest room on the first day. She then cooperated by sleeping there. Obviously, after that night she had explained her discomfort to your friend,since she stated your friend had given her permission to sleep on the couch. You seem to think this manipulative woman was trying to “win” or prove her dominance over you. So therefore you resort to claiming ownership to 1/2 the house. Did you get out the title to “prove” you can have your say? You were incredibly rude. The fact that your friend has gone weeks without speaking to you says volumes. She’s tied to her 1/2 of the real estate! If not she would be gone! Oh, and don’t assume your friend only “feels sorry for” her mother. There may be some love there too, you know! Jealous jealous jealous of a 74 year old woman. Shame on you!