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Monday, May 5, 2008 12:00 AM

I'm really a self-actualized being, but my family is all messed up

My wife drinks too much and my kid has emotional problems -- shouldn't I be in more despair about this?

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  • Monday, May 5, 2008 05:40 AM

    Not everybody who drinks is a drunk...

    despite what Cary seems to think. 3 beers in the evening, loaded once a week? A nine year old who throws temper tantrums? You're kidding! Get over it and get over yourself. These are not real problems. Your kid throws temper tantrums because they get him more attention from you. The cat is 15 years old, a good run and it shouldn't be a problem to see him/her off with the dignity a boon companion deserves. Hell, have a couple of beers in the evening with your wife after the kids go to bed and forget about bullshit like "self actualization". Relax, stop looking for problems and enjoy yourself.

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