Gloria

Stefan has pointed out that it is best to mate with a woman who has matured and refrained from having multiple, if any, sexual partners, longer. The best way to accomplish this is for young woman to focus on studies and hopefully build up a dowry. Unfortunately, culture has greatly blurred the end game for both sexes, that being the traditional family. Seek a mate who complements you so together you can build a family that is most whole. Just my thoughts. I personally did not have any interest in having children until much later, around 30. Just because she says no in her twenties, while she is still maturing, doesn't mean the answer will be no at 30.

Matthew, the word "mistake" jumped out at you, it did not have the same provocative effect on me. I find it more productive to seek out solutions to concerns, rather than dissect the language used to present such a concern; or certainly that was my initial reaction in this case. Ultimately, if the word "mistake" was used, more support should have been offered to question it from a technical perspective. You are correct in that finding (or so I "think" rather than "feel" you are correct) As to your comments insisting that someone who lacks detail or evident support for a statement or hypothesis is a "dick", is somewhat amusing. Following your logic, do you proclaim that all persons presenting a question or concern for which they cannot resolve themselves is a "Dick?" Doesn't that undermine all use of diagnostic or legal discovery ,troubleshooting, scientific method, etc.?

Thanks for the kind reply Matthew. It is fun to build on skills together.

Good Morning Gentlemen, I wish to suggest to Matthew that the comment made by RoseCodex has value in spite of being vague in your opinion. If someone says they smell smoke, it is valid, it spite of them not being able to articulate the source of the smoke or fire. All that simply means is further investigation is required. Repeating the same question over and over is unproductive and may actually discourage RoseCodex from alerting people the next time he "smells smoke." Typically, text papers written for either technical or persuasive means offer solid references when quotes are made or technical "givens" are sited. A lot of technically minded people are trained to discount that which has not been proven using this method. When the presenter , Kathryn, spoke about how the number was obtained, it possibly would have seemed more thorough and therefore more convincing and less vague, had she simply held up a card with the actual mathematical equation written on it. Bringing this out now is Monday night quarter back type review. She did a great job. For next time she will do better to consider the input brought forth in this discussion. It is constructive feedback. I really appreciate her going to the trouble to make such a great video. Have a great day! Gloria

This is a very interesting community, thanks for including me. I have always liked to engage people in discussion. I like a friendly exchange of ideas for the purposes of learning myself and to share my own experiences. My interests are varied and sincere.

Hi John, We( my husband and I) spent years searching..tried different churches including Catholic. We gave up. As our children have aged, they make friends and we have gotten to know the parents of these friends. Its not bad in terms of the occasional burger and beer. Finding that perfect other family whom you would trust alone with your kids...discuss politics openly...explore interests and inspire growth ...good luck There are so many variables. Put your wife and kids first and keep a couple buddies from when you were younger for the once a month chat about whatever..you may get lucky at club for whatever you are in to..guns, sports, music, etc. Misery loves company ...i prefer space

Mark to market (as I understood) it was huge because it incorrectly valued real estate on the books at the bank. It was something other and purchase price/ realized value/ or fair market value. Well Fargo bought a 120+\- M property at auction from itself for $100. If transactions such as this become trendy will there be significant errosion in bank inventory and thus bank value i.e. bank stock value ...i.e. Dow avg. Etc. Etc.

We (my husband and I) are telling our sons and daughters that it is better to be alone than to be in a toxic relationship. There are people who have this attitude...whats yours is mine and whats mine is mine. I do hear it more from women. They work to support their Coach bag needs while he pays the mortgage. When things fall apart she wants half the house, bags retained no value. Some guys are bad too. Each situation must be looked at independently.

Truth

Sad. It made me wonder if we took the wrong fork in the road when it came to marriage. We brought the Gay community under the umbrella of marriage but what we possibly should have done is bring everyone else out of marriage and onto partnership agreements. Figure it out before you go in. It's not perfect...things do change during the course of a relationship but certainly some greater balance can be put in place.