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Suzy

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Posted: 11-09-03 15:09pm

Lol manda panda, you are such a funny chic. I laughed so much at your last post because I could actually visualise your eye twitching while you were getting worked up. Lol, i'm still laughing. Niceguy i'm not sure why you actually come here asking for advise on what to do, since you are going to continue cheating on your wife, I don't think any amount of advise from anyone else is going to make much difference. To make matters worse you still make love to your wife, knowing that you are in love with someone else. Goodness do you have a concience at all ? I'm sorry but i'm with manda on this, marriage should be taken a little more seriously, and it doesn't take much effort to exert a bit of self control. Lord knows my hubby and I have had plenty of chances to stray, but what is the point in jumping everything that walks ? I just don't understand why you would want to betray your wife in the worst possible way, just to indulge in a little sellfish pleasure.
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manda panda

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a Novella For Niceguy
Posted: 11-09-03 15:16pm

Niceguy,
okay, I calmed down a little by going over to the nutrition forum and talking about vegetarianism. Now I want to thank you for your kind words and commendation on my lifestyle choice. I appreciate it when people respect my decision to maintain my virginal status until my marriage. I feel that it takes character, self-control, and self-respect to resist the temptation to give into lust. I'm not an absolute prude here, but I feel that I honor god, myself, and my future spouse by doing so. Please understand that this is why I feel so passionately about your situation. I don't know all the details of your marriage, and that's not really my business. But you said in an earlier posting that your wife has never been unfaithful and has been a good wife to you. You are so very fortunate. Over half of all marriages in the u.S. End in divorce. You've lasted 10 years. And maybe they weren't always the best years of your life, but you stuck with it. That's great! You and your wife really have something together. Security, comfort, and, up until this point, trust. That is indescribably valuable, and I think you know that. My parents have not always had a smooth marriage. Trust me, they probably hated each other for stretches of time, but they honored their vow for 33 years, were faithful to each other, and they're actually pretty good now. I've always respected them for that. They told me that marriage, like most relationships, goes through cycles. Sometimes it's great, and sometimes, to put it bluntly, it sucks. But you stick with it and eventually it comes back around to good times again. Nobody said it would be like a movie and nobody said it would always be easy...Anybody that does is a liar. I think I remember you saying in an earlier posting that you were very happy when you first got married. I imagine through life and jobs and a mortgage and kids and car payments, you can easily take things for granted and even forget why you first fell in love with your spouse. You should try to remember. I would think that requires a lot of communication. I beg your forgiveness for this seemingly judgemental comment, but you seem to spend a lot of time online talking to others. (you've mentioned other internet friends besides the other woman.) how about spending some time talking to your wife? You seem to be content with feeling like you're "stuck" in your marriage. How does sitting in front of the computer telling others about it and then going so far as to develop romantic feelings for another woman (married no less!) you met while on the computer fix your marriage?! That is the important thing. I am so apologetic if that sounds hurtful, but is it quite possibly true? And just because you feel that you aren't really in love with your wife anymore doesn't mean that what you're feeling for this other woman is love...Not true love at least. To be quite frank, you don't know her. You are both in similar situations in life and can identify with each other. You only see the parts of her that she wants you to see, and vice versa. Exchanged pictures, e-mails, and phone sex a real relationship does not make. Mutual committment to see each other through good times and bad, respecting each other, supporting her through childbirth, nursing each other through the flu, and really making love, not just sex, does make a real relationship. People always say that the first year of marriage is the hardest. One of my older friends told me, "try ten years, then we'll talk!" you've got 10 years under your belt and you're so willing to give up on it? Hogwash! Cheaters never prosper and neither do quitters. C'mon...Give it a go. But I can promise you that it will never get any better if you keep dividing your loyalty between your mistress and your wife. Get rid of the internet woman! She will cry. Woman do that. I know that; I am one. She is jealous when you are with your wife, yet she has absolutely no right to be jealous because she is infringing upon something that is not her own. (personally I think that you want her to be jealous which is why you tell her such things, but that is an entirely different subject that I just don't have the energy for right now.) c'mon, give your marriage a chance. You owe, yes owe, your wife that.
I hope that I haven't offended you too terribly. Please forgive any incorrect assumptions I have perpetrated against you. I actually do care a lot. I will climb off my soap box now and extend my best wishes to you once again.
Manda panda
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Mommy_2_b

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Posted: 11-10-03 02:24am

Dear nice guy,

i really dont know what to say, well how to word this but i'll try. Most internet relationships do not work out to begin with. It may seem like a great idea now but once you a) give up your marraige, b) devistate your children c) ruin the "family"life. It may not seem like such a great idea. And those 3 things that I named off, will obviously happen. You need to realize how much great stuff you have rite now and how much it would hurt everyone if you gave it all up. Im sorry if I sound mean but I just dont think you really want this and I honestly dont agree with it sorry. ~melissa
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nikki_caro

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Posted: 11-10-03 02:39am

Niceguy

what are you doing? You are ruining things with your wife. This lady is imaginary and she is married too! You should really end this!
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niceguy

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Posted: 11-10-03 04:15am

Wowie!!! Now I got all these girls yelling at me! Heh heh
i think you guys might be all correct about this. It would ruin a lot of things.
And I have not "cheated" on anyone yet. Its just cyber stuff and phone line.

But you dont know the whole situation. I was a virgin when I got married (yes manda panda we have this in common !) like all normal guys I had my share of craziness and dreaming about so and so, but I never had sex with anybody (except maybe for some self-inflicted pleasure Smile )
then I got married in a real hurry in a matter of weeks. It was nice at first and I was happy. Then the kids started pouring out. I dont know if I was ready to be a dad but I had to face it. Even now I am a horrible dad. I dont care about the kids. I do love them but I dont do anything for them. I (with god's help) provide the food on the table and I provide plenty.
I have had arguments with the wife over thousands of trivial things.
Her attitude is not the type of attitude I wanted to see in my wife. I wanted someone extremely pleasant and one who is always in control and never loses her temper. Unfortunately her not getting along with my side of the family did not help. There is lack of communication and there is nothing that can be done about that. The communication gap is because of the personality differences. I feel she does not deserve someone of my intellect. I am sorry to sound like some kind of aristocrat, but its what I feel. She is well educated, but I feel I am better and there is no compatibility there.
This internet girl is smart and fun to talk to. Last night we had a fight.
After I told her I got some friendly messages on this board, she misunderstood and thought I was getting close to someone on this board.
I should not have mentioned this board but I tend to have a big mouth sometimes. And now she feels threatened that I might get close to someone who lives closer to me! I called her up and pleaded but she was really upset. But I know if I dont talk to her or chat today, she will come begging me to take her back. Its always like this. I have tried to leave her 3 times so far but we came back stronger. She tried to leave me once when my wife found out about all the stuff going on, but I made her stay.

I am starting to realise something. Maybe I am too nice to girls. Maybe I should even change my name to crapguy or toughguy or cruelguy.

Thx for everbodys help! Appreciate it!
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Mommy_2_b

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Posted: 11-10-03 07:51am

Keep ur name ur a great guy just in a tough spot rite now :d
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manda panda

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Sigh
Posted: 11-10-03 12:44pm

Niceguy,
i feel real sadness. Yes, you are correct; you are too nice to women. You seek out relationships with women, platonic or not, and share so much that you become close to them. It's understandable. I mean, look how interested everybody on this forum is in each other's lives. We all really care or we wouldn't be here. But I think the challenge, especially if you're married, is to remain distanced enough that you don't develop romantic feelings. You obviously like the company of women. That's why you participate in a lot of forums featuring issues that draw women. (i know, you respond to men's health stuff too. Don't get mad. It's just an observation and you are more than welcome in any forum.) plus you mentioned previously that you love women in general. Bad combination.

I am tempted to keep trying to help in this situation, but I think that you will do what you want to do regardless of whatever good advice you receive. This is where human nature comes into play. We ask for advice even though we pretty much know what we want to do, that way we feel as though we really looked at all the options ahead of time. We can then feel justified in our decisions.
Also, maybe I should bow out now before you tell "her" that a woman on this forum (who also lives in ny) actually does care. Wouldn't want to risk a jealous explosion.
Excuse my momentary cattiness, but I really don't understand insanely jealous people. If a relationship is built on trust there is no room for jealousy.
And a final thought for you, whether you want to accept it or not. I think a lot of women on here would consider what you're doing cheating. Maybe not actual physical adultery, but emotional adultery. That probably hurts every bit as much. If my husband told me, "i will share my thoughts, dreams, and aspirations with another woman. I won't tell you that I love you, but I will tell another woman that I love her and spend time emotionally bonding with her. But don't worry, i'll only have intercourse with you.", i'd feel a huge betrayal.
In spite of all this I still wish the best for you and will be concerned with your issues.
Manda panda
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Suzy

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Posted: 11-10-03 18:38pm

Well said manda !!
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niceguy

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Manda Panda
Posted: 11-11-03 00:43am

Hi manda, I agree with you 100%. I think you truly understand me now.
And I officially give you the title of nicegirl Smile

and hey, I didnt even realise that you were in new york but now that you mentioned it, I am coming after you!!!! (heh heh just kidding. )

in the end, I am not really a bad guy. In fact, my character is pretty flawless. Im just a little love sick I guess and I will get over it sooner or later.
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sarahauntie

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Hey Niceguy!
Posted: 11-11-03 03:20am

Dear niceguy,

i'm glad that my earlier advice was somewhat useful. Seems like lots of stuff has happened since last I posted. Whoa! Talk about some input! Well, I hope that you've figured some things out, but you sound like a love-sick school boy! Wink hey, nothings wrong with crushes, just remember that the feelings that they produce are usually short lived! I hope that you work everything out! Just keep your cool, and everything will be fine. Cool

sarah

p.S. Way to go on giving mandapanda the title of nicegirl, she definately deserves it!
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niceguy

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Sarah
Posted: 11-11-03 06:24am

I decided to drop the auntie from your nick finally, am sure you wont mind Smile your advice has been invaluable I tell ya. Yes, I am a love sick puppy.
Been like this since kindergarten when I looked at a girl in my class all day long instead of pay attention to the teacher...But you know something, im all talk and no action. Its all emotional, nothing physical (except with the wife of course). Take care!
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niceguy

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Manda Panda
Posted: 11-11-03 07:01am

There were some things in your last post that were lingering on my mind and I decided to come back and clarify...

First off, have I really posted that much stuff on the women's board? Well if I did I am sorry. But its not like I was feeling a little itchy and thought to myself "hey lets go down into that room yonder full of cute girls and see if I can squeeze a couple of round ones" . I was only trying to help. I just saw the latest posts and saw all these girls going crazy masturbating. I was just trying to help them by telling them not to tire themselves out overdoing the fingering stuff. And I thought with my experience in these things that I might be able to steer them in the right direction. But people thought I was being nosy and trying to stop them from having their fun.
Well, its not like that. What the h*ell do I care. Let them all bruise their little clit* and have fun like theres no tomorrow.

As far as me telling my internet gf about anyone here, I didnt mention anyone specific but she got worried cos most girls are at least in the us and not so far away as her and she felt threatened.
I am not trying to hit up on any girl here. Keep that in mind. This forum is about helping each other and thats all I am trying to do..
So no need to bow out my love, I am not coming after you and you can feel safe with me.

Lastly, you felt that jealousy is not justified when you trust a person. I agree with you but what can you do, its human instinct. To give u an example, there was this girl in the uk and we were friends. She was 18 and wanted my company to chat etc. I had made it very clear there was no future for us and she knew that. But when I mentioned my other friend, she was jealous and started saying nonsense about the other girl. I asked her why she felt jealous and she said she was jealous about all of her internet friends.

I think the whole crux of the matter is that people here feel threatened by my close talk. But I just cant help it. Its just the way I am. Friendly with everyone and loving and caring. There's a guy works in an all nite store nearby and I go buy cigarettes late at night. I didnt go up there for 2 days and when I finally did, he was so happy to see me, saying he missed me. So you see, its not just girls, but even guys that like me (of course I aint u-know-what Smile ) im just a happy go lucky kind of guy.

If I offended anyone I am deeply sorry. I am going to work on my attitude. I have to stop showing affection and stop talking and getting close to people. I am going to start by posting as little as I can on this board and then I am going to try and shut down my internet friendships.
I need to start spending more time with my work and stop wasting time on the internet.

You take care and god bless u all.
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manda panda

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Niceguy
Posted: 11-12-03 20:00pm

Niceguy,
i'd like to think that I do understand you. We may be more alike than you know. I enjoy bonding with people, much like you. I have the habit of getting emotionally involved with other people's lives, especially their problems. (i mean, i've had all I can do to not track you down and talk to you in person!!) I also am a very happy, friendly, affectionate person in word and deed. That's why I am very not threatened by your close talk. In fact, that's why I enjoy your posts so much. It's not just words you spit out, it's really your personal thoughts. I know you are offering help and I never meant to imply that I thought you were here to be nosy or to hit on girls. I'm really sorry if that's the way it sounded. I was just bringing up something I noticed and using it to show you that I think I understand why you behave the way you do at times. And maybe to give you something to think about. I don't think you've ever offended anyone on this board. You always seem quite gracious.

You will be missed if you stop posting here. Your opinion is valued as much as anybody else's. While I think it might be wise to close down some of your internet friendships (one in particular), I don't think you should stop showing affection, talking, or getting close to people...Maybe just try to do those things more with members of your own household. You said you're a horrible father (which I highly doubt), so now is your opportunity to turn that around. You obviously have a good personality which is why people like the guy at the night store are drawn to you. Pass that on to your kids and show them you love them like crazy, don't just work more.

Thank you so much for the new title! You're very kind. I was afraid that I would've offended you by being so assertive in my advice and opinions. Remember, though, I wouldn't say it if I didn't care.

I hope we hear more from you in the future. You're going through some tough times. If we don't hear from you again, I wish you all the best with your wife and I hope you do the right thing with your internet relationship.
Please take care.
Manda panda
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niceguy

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Manda Panda
Posted: 11-12-03 21:15pm

Manda, I never said I am not ever coming back to the forum. Just that I am trying to cut down. And listen, I never meant u when I said about being nosy and being interested in the girls on the women's board. . Just to make it absolutely clear to you and get this in your sweet little head that you have .N.E.V.E.R. Offended me in any way or hurt me or said anything to p*ss me off. You only brought forth the facts and I was responding to them. As far as I know there was only .O.N.E. Person that did hurt/offend me and I dont even care about that anymore.

And u know u have paid me a few compliments now with saying I have a way with words and my personal thoughts etc. Well, let me get even by telling u that u r not any less urself in words and thoughts. In fact u write very well and am sure u r a very fun and bubbly person to be with.

Listen, you take care of yourself. Devote more time to yourself. Be a little more selfish instead of always helping others. Have a wonderful time ahead.

Take care now....
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Mommy_2_b

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Posted: 11-13-03 17:35pm

Wow you guys write novels in here Confused Haha as long as ur gettin the advice though...... ~melissa
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sarahauntie

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Agreement All Around
Posted: 11-13-03 22:24pm

To all:

to mellisa--i agree with you about the novels thing! Has anyone ever heard of personal message? Wink

to manda--can I just say that I love your post! I also like when people get personal. I come to this site because it isn't like going to a doctor's office where everything is so impersonal. I wish you lived near-by so that we could become better friends. I know I sound like an after school special, but you sound like a friend I would like to have!

To niceguy--you are really confusing! There are sometimes when I wish I had a guy like you, then others, you sound like my worst nightmare! But most of the time you do stay true to your name. Like manda, I like that your posts are so personal, and I don't think you've your overstepped the line. You've never offended me! Feel free to put any words of wisdome on any of my post.(that's not a euphamisim! :d )

sarah Cool
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manda panda

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Sorry!
Posted: 11-13-03 22:40pm

Yeah, I know. If you get me going on something i'm passionate about I could go on forever probably! I'm sorry! Actually, niceguy and I are having a contest to decide who can sound the most profound. (kidding, kidding!) i'll try to not wax philosophical quite so much everybody. And yes, I have started private messaging as I recently realized nobody else needs to hear my blabbing!

Thanks sarah..I return your sentiments. (hey, how's your sister?)

best wishes to everyone. Take care

manda panda
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niceguy

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Posted: 11-13-03 23:00pm

Hey guys (or rather girls), I am truly sorry for posting such long novels myself in here. The way I talk and talk I really should have been a girl.
But when I go in the shower or stand in front of the mirror or get under the sheets, I realize its not so Smile
anyway, as I said I am really trying to cut down so nobody will have to go through pages and pages of my posts. A few words to each of ya:

manda panda: how about lunch some day since u wanna help me so much!
Sarah : you are too kind. More than likely im your worst nightmare.
But I am trying to change myself.
Mommy_2_b: you should try writing a novella yourself. Lets c what kind of
literary skills you got! Im sure you wont disappoint.
Nikki_caro: don't you ever say or do anything wrong???

Nigeguy: just shut the hell up man!
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Mommy_2_b

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Posted: 11-14-03 07:00am

Hahaha no time for a novel today sorry! To psyched for the wedding tomorrow and to worried about jessika, austin and cheyenne maybe while we're driving throuhg some boring old part of the country on our honeymoon I will though Smile ~much love melissa
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niceguy

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Posted: 11-15-03 01:36am

Hey mommy_2_b congrats! Its prolly too late and you left already, but good luck with everything. Its an exciting time in your life and hope it turns out really well for ya.... Make sure your guy eats plenty of olives and drinks lot of milk!

If you drive through pennsylvania, come stay with us. Ive got a sound proof room for you two Smile

best of luck!
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