I think what makes it so perfect for pimpage to The Others is that it deflates any sort of axe murderer, craxy, perv thing they might throw at you. Plus, as you say, it addresses something that is a cultural shift in a funny, smart way.

My question about Robin's couple is, why the hell doesn't she like his friends? That's a big red flag in a relationship, to me.

Assuming the friends aren't constantly trying to get the husband to go out to strip clubs or go binge-drinking until plastered, it's a big red flag for me too. I can see maybe having a personality conflict with an individual friend and not wanting him around in one's home, but blanket objection to a group of the hubby's friends meeting once in a while says major controlling behavior to me. Particularly if it's cutting short an agreed-upon event.

On the personal spending front, if I include eating out (lunch take-out as well as dinners) I guess I could crack $500 a month. But if that's not the case, my mind goes immediately to gambling or frequently buying rounds at bars—neither of which is that healthy if one is a family man. And the inequity is really eyebrow-raising unless he earns 4 times her salary

Skipping to post that, according to the Buffista Calendar, today is Paul's (PMM's DH) birthday.

Happy birthday, Paul! With lots of wishes for a great day and a wonderful year!

Re: Spousal friends. I could never imagine doing that, either. Actually, that's not true. There have a been a few times when a gaming session has gone into the wee willy winkie hours of the morining that I've thought about going out there and saying, "BOOOOOM! Gian meteor strikes planet. Everyone's dead. Go home." but I never have. I usually just go to bed. It has always bothered me more when Joe is out gaming until 3 am.

Re: Money. Joe and I don't have "allowances" for each other, though we have entertained the idea because it works well for toher couples that we know. For the longest time, I was in charge of the budgeting and bill paying and then one day, I got sick and tired of always knowing how much money we (didn't) have and gave it all to him. Turns out, we never had any money cause I was spending it. Once things get settled back for us, he'll go back to taking care of stuff. And hopefully that will be easier for him this time around because we get free auto bill pay with out checking account.

Re: plastic surgery. For the longest time, I always wanted my nose and chin job. Then I saw a chin job done and no thanks. Ouch. And if I just do my nose, my face will look unbalanced. Now, I would like to - after I finish sprogging - have a tummy tuck and have my boobies put back where they belong.

FWIW, I think your nose is very pretty -- it's not standard prettiness, which is rather a narrow range for women's looks presently, but it's attractive and fits your face, you know?

I saw an old Patton Oswalt comedy half hour from 1997 on HBO tonight.

OMG, I love that special (I think I still have it on VHS somewhere). There's some riotously offensive stuff in that (I'm thinking in particular of how watching COPS can make you feel better about your life, even if you're currently getting ass-raped by an eight-dicked walrus ). Not quite up there with David Cross' Stephen Hawking impersonation, but close.

What Theo said. I'd be very sad if Aimee got a face reduction!

t blushes at Theo and amych, scuffs dirt with toes

Thank you.

Confidential to amych: the Golden retriever aka Father Dougan is staying. I'm surprised; my boss is pretty upset.

Aimee! Don't change your profile!!

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