Has anybody noticed when a woman is widowed, she doesn't run out, marry just about anybody, and give away all her money? But older men seem to do it all the time. If old men didn't think with their dick non-stop, they wouldn't end up in these situations. Poor LW - this won't happen to his dad again, probably, now that he is broke. But it will fall to the LW to care for his father.

..it seems to me that the instant someone says they want to do something sexually, it must be done, they must have it, they've got to do it no matter who they hurt or how high the cost is! I wonder what is wrong with your husband that he feels oompelled to drag you into this scene regardless of your feelings about it. And there is something wrong with your thoughtless, insensitive husband, not you. Doesn't he have ANY control over himself and his desires? You move because of his job, deal with his stepdaughter - and how he gets these ideas and by golly he's got to do it no matter what.

No wonder the US is so messed up. Sex is god.

And I bet he is acting out these interests in real life. You might want to protect yourself, your assets, your body from STDs, etc. Too bad for your baby that the kids father is a nut.

..."But a lot of other things about kids have changed. Their health is one of them. Today, almost one in four kids is obese, putting them at risk for, among other things, diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The epidemic of obesity is serious enough that we're predicting that this current generation won't live as long their parents and grandparents. That's incredible if you think about it."

You don't CATCH obesity. It isn't a cold, for Pete's sake!

Sheesh.

Beautiful. Thank you Garrison.

CNN did a "Heroes" piece about a woman who started a school in - the Phillipines? - somewhere near there. It is to help children who would otherwise spend their entire live picking through mounds of garbage to try to live. Please look up the CNN Heroes bios and consider helping this, or some other, wonderful person.

Money can't buy happiness, but if you use it well, it sure can relieve a lot of misery.

Islam is sick, the culture is sick. and our children and dying for it. Go figure.

...I just don't get it. So many people would love to have a job flying - so many people are being laid off everywhere...it's horrible you saw the 9/11 attack, but, geez, grow some balls/ovaries and get over this!

"we get the partners we deserve..." Just a tad smug, aren't you? I guess that goes for the women in abusive relationships, the women who just don't learn the right skills or have the insight into themselves to get decent partners, etc.

I've known women like you before. I hope your man messes around with you someday, see if you are so smug then.

Some people have raised good points. But, what do you when you are going on vacation? As one of the millions of Americans who is worried about her job, what I do is figure out the cost. Can I afford to fly? What does it cost to drive? I am environmentally concious, but, if I cannot afford one of the options, and I can the other, then the choice is made.

This reminds me of an eco-geek I met at a political event a couple of years back. I mentioned that my commute at that time was awful, and he said, "Well! Just move closer!" This was one of those people who ride their reclining bike to their job with no benefits...but don't mind sucking off the government tit when they need emergency health care, etc. I was stuck on a contract I was unable to change at that time....

LW, it's going to be tough telling your GF, if that's what you decide to do. You already have a mortgage, and long term relationship. But now that this addiction is impacting you financially, sounds like it is time to tell. My ex-husband was always broke because had an addition to porn. Hundreds of gynacological pictures, beautifully framed (WTF what up with THAT?). Locked cabinets full of the stuff. He graduated to buying extremely expensive, designer Barbie dolls - he kept with the porn collection.

People can go crazy with anything....

To survive in corporate hell, and I've made it so far nearly 20 years, to have to learn when to go along, and your position. Someone smart told me when I started my career, "At the end of every pay period, they owe you nothing, and you owe you nothing." Work is not, and never is, family. The open door policy is crap, that is never, ever, the case with senior management. You can question authority, when you are in a position of authority - and then only your level and under. Admin assistants, personal assistants, sorry, you just have to bend over.

It sounds like you have burned a few bridges, and made some nasty enemies. You will probably find yourself laid off soon. Learn from this, and decide if you want to stay incorporate hell or not, there are pluses and minuses.

What I don't get is the high price for a doll that purposedly is wholesome, value oriented, etc. It is just insane to spend 100 bucks or so for a doll, for Pete's sake. When my goddaughter wanted one, I made a project out of it. I bought a knockoff, which was the same quality, same type, probably made in the same Chinese prison factory, then we made beautiful clothing, doll furniture, etc. for it. It was great for our relationship, and taught her some craftsmanship skills in sewing and construction.