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For those that do: please stop referring to your ex-wife. I have no interest in the state of your relationship and I am fed up of reading snide comments about ex-wives. Have some respect; go and talk with a therapist if you feel angry, this is a pen turning board.

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Again I have to ask, who decided that we need a casual conversation police person? Most of us that talk about ex-wives do so in a very light-hearted way, but even if we don't each person has a choice as to whether or not they read a post. As long as casual conversation is not political, religious, sexual or criminal, the casual conversation forum was created to allow members to gain some insight into the person. I don't think that's a bad thing.
 
Originally posted by rlharding

For those that do: please stop referring to your ex-wife. I have no interest in the state of your relationship and I am fed up of reading snide comments about ex-wives. Have some respect; go and talk with a therapist if you feel angry, this is a pen turning board.

End of rant.
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I'm sorry they offend you Ruth. Personally, I don't mind the ex-wife references one way or the other. Although this is a penturning forum, I'd hate to see us start some sort of requirement that the only posts we make be in reference to penturning.

BTW, my wife and I have been married 37 years. From time to time somebody will ask her how we have stayed married for so long. Her usual reply ...... "We never both wanted divorced at the same time."
;)
 
Originally posted by DCBluesman

Again I have to ask, who decided that we need a casual conversation police person? Most of us that talk about ex-wives do so in a very light-hearted way, but even if we don't each person has a choice as to whether or not they read a post. As long as casual conversation is not political, religious, sexual or criminal, the casual conversation forum was created to allow members to gain some insight into the person. I don't think that's a bad thing.
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And ... I'll second Lou's comments. I always take his ex-wife comments as light-hearted banter. I hardly think he's in need of a therapist. Besides, not only is penturning cheaper than therapy ... for many of us it's therapeutic in itself.
 
Ruth, I'm also sorry you feel offended. I'm an X twice over and none of these comments bother me in the least. We are part of a penturning community that is probably 97% men and I know in the CC forum, there are going to be references to Xs. I may have done it once or twice myself. Please don't get upset, just don't read the post.
 
For those who do not know Linda is my Ex. Unlike Doc, we just happened to agree one time too many at the same time. But we rectified it and she is no longer my Ex, but then again she is still my Ex at the same time. Oh this is too fun. [}:)][8][}:)]
So obviously Ex comments do not bother us, however neither one of us like the SWMBO, so go figure. I guess we all have issues!

Mike
 
OK.....

I don't have an ex....nor do I want one.:D

Lou does need therapy....;)
and the rest of us is his support group![}:)]

and no we don't have issues either.[:eek:)]
 
Ruth,

Lighten up and remember most post are not pen related in casual conversation, its a place for members to get to know each other and sorry to say most have ex'es including myself and the majority of ex-wife post are in jest.You have every right to ignore these post.
Now I have to go to my appointment with my therapist to discuss that Q%@@%@%^@! ex wife of mine:D[}:)];)
Originally posted by rlharding

For those that do: please stop referring to your ex-wife. I have no interest in the state of your relationship and I am fed up of reading snide comments about ex-wives. Have some respect; go and talk with a therapist if you feel angry, this is a pen turning board.

End of rant.
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Originally posted by DocStram
BTW, my wife and I have been married 37 years. From time to time somebody will ask her how we have stayed married for so long. Her usual reply ...... "We never both wanted divorced at the same time."
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Doc
Somewhat along the lines of your quote, both my parents and my wifes parents have been maried for 45 years. When asked how they stayed together so long they all will reply with "Because who ever files for divorce has to keep the kids" or something very close to that.
 
Originally posted by MLKWoodWorking

For those who do not know Linda is my Ex. Unlike Doc, we just happened to agree one time too many at the same time. But we rectified it and she is no longer my Ex, but then again she is still my Ex at the same time. Oh this is too fun. [}:)][8][}:)]
So obviously Ex comments do not bother us, however neither one of us like the SWMBO, so go figure. I guess we all have issues!

Mike
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Wait a minute ... I'm confused. Are you saying that Linda is your Exex or would that be Ex2? ;)
 
Originally posted by shawn394

Originally posted by DocStram
BTW, my wife and I have been married 37 years. From time to time somebody will ask her how we have stayed married for so long. Her usual reply ...... "We never both wanted divorced at the same time."
;)
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Somewhat along the lines of your quote, both my parents and my wifes parents have been maried for 45 years. When asked how they stayed together so long they all will reply with "Because who ever files for divorce has to keep the kids" or something very close to that.
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HAH! Good one, Shawn!
 
Originally posted by DocStram

Originally posted by MLKWoodWorking

For those who do not know Linda is my Ex. Unlike Doc, we just happened to agree one time too many at the same time. But we rectified it and she is no longer my Ex, but then again she is still my Ex at the same time. Oh this is too fun. [}:)][8][}:)]
So obviously Ex comments do not bother us, however neither one of us like the SWMBO, so go figure. I guess we all have issues!

Mike
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Wait a minute ... I'm confused. Are you saying that Linda is your Exex or would that be Ex2? ;)
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I am his second wife, second ex wife and third wife. Does that explain things any better .. I know he was rambling a bit .. probably because he was annoyed thinking about his first ex which is NOT a good thing she is just a *#$%^&%T^$%# piece of work. Of course my first ex is an @#%$%&%^*%%^#@%^$%&^& %^*$#$@$%$%& as well but hey we can't all be perfect now can we.[}:)];)[}:)]

[:X] Mrs.
 
she is just a *#$%^&%T^$%# piece of work. Of course my first ex is an @#%$%&%^*%%^#@%^$%&^& %^*$#$@$%$%& as well but hey we can't all be perfect now can we.[}:)];)[}:)]

[:X] Mrs.
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Covering for CAV (past his bedtime)...I understand the statement regarding "her", however I don't believe the term %^*$#$@$%$%& can be applied to a male in the past tense. You may want to check your syntax;);)
 
Just an observation, I don't have an ex but if we can't have an ex conversation in the casual department how can we have a saggy boob and nuts conversation titled this joke is for women only. I don't think this conversation is nearly as tasteless as that was.
 
Originally posted by drawknife

Just an observation, I don't have an ex but if we can't have an ex conversation in the casual department how can we have a saggy boob and nuts conversation titled this joke is for women only. I don't think this conversation is nearly as tasteless as that was.
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I must have missed that one ... fortunately. [:0]
 
How's about instead of ex wife use a little political correctness:

Previous Wife
1st Wife in some cases 2nd, 3rd, 4th or maybe even 5th wife
Soul-no-more-mate
Anti-wife
Beginning Wife
Last Wife
Money Pit
Mother of my first two kids
Insured driver on my ex-car
Mortgagee on my ex-house
Walker of my ex-dog
My ex-best friends wife
My ex-bosses wife
My ex-life coaches wife

But never my Ex-Wife.

lr

p.s. I loved my ex-stereo
 
Don't have an ex either, just celebrated 31 yrs.

Ex jokes or such are a release. I have many friends who are or where an ex. I have friends who remarried their ex.

Can you imagine a pre-teen reading the joke? Make for an interesting conversation. I can imagine the feed back my wife would provide...
 
Originally posted by MLKWoodWorking

For those who do not know Linda is my Ex. Unlike Doc, we just happened to agree one time too many at the same time. But we rectified it and she is no longer my Ex, but then again she is still my Ex at the same time. Oh this is too fun. [}:)][8][}:)]
So obviously Ex comments do not bother us, however neither one of us like the SWMBO, so go figure. I guess we all have issues!

Mike
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DITTO!
 
Originally posted by GoodTurns

she is just a *#$%^&%T^$%# piece of work. Of course my first ex is an @#%$%&%^*%%^#@%^$%&^& %^*$#$@$%$%& as well but hey we can't all be perfect now can we.[}:)];)[}:)]

[:X] Mrs.
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Covering for CAV (past his bedtime)...I understand the statement regarding "her", however I don't believe the term %^*$#$@$%$%& can be applied to a male in the past tense. You may want to check your syntax;);)
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Jon, thanks, I think [?][?][?]:D:D
 
Originally posted by drawknife

Just an observation, I don't have an ex but if we can't have an ex conversation in the casual department how can we have a saggy boob and nuts conversation titled this joke is for women only. I don't think this conversation is nearly as tasteless as that was.
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I agree, a single saggy boob is tasteless!!!!!! [}:)];)
 
Originally posted by wdcav1952
I agree, a single saggy boob is tasteless!!!!!! [}:)];)
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As I age, my once tight abs and butt have started to become Charmin-like;
I've begun to resemble a unitary sagging individual and I continue to be a Boob.
So, Cav, I'm offended that you'd call me tasteless.
Please refrain from such language or you'll be my ex-friend [}:)][:p] :D:D:D[8D]
 
I don't see the what the big deal is Ruth. Just curious, does your rant include ex-husbands?

Sometimes I feel left out, so I've been known to introduce the woman I'm married to as my first wife.:)
 
Better jump back in here and defend your ground, Ruth. No one is coming to your aid, so, if you want to keep this going, you'll have to throw a little kerosene on the fire yourself. Might I suggest finding a way to draw Mudder in? That always livens things up.

It's been nearly a week since we've had a good free-for-all. You know the old saying, if it doesn't end in a group hug, it was just a waste of time. Don't waste our time, Ruth. We beg you.
 
My wife and I have been married for over 23 years. and She is my one and only. I don't seem to mind the Ex-Wife comments as much as I cringe at the SWMBO sort of stuff. The difference for me is at least an Ex indicates that something was done to end a disfunctioning relationship. In the other case there is a strong indication of at least a lack of respect for someone. For me respect for my significant other came at a high price. So basically my reaction is simply my personal soft spot.
 
Originally posted by Proud_Poppa_of_2

Better jump back in here and defend your ground, Ruth. No one is coming to your aid, so, if you want to keep this going, you'll have to throw a little kerosene on the fire yourself. Might I suggest finding a way to draw Mudder in? That always livens things up.

It's been nearly a week since we've had a good free-for-all. You know the old saying, if it doesn't end in a group hug, it was just a waste of time. Don't waste our time, Ruth. We beg you.
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NO, LETS NOT.

Curtis O. Seebeck
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Michael, I don't think I need to defend my ground[?] I'm not overly concerned that I only have one acknowledged supporter either. The post isn't about winning sides, nor is it about calling your ex-wife your 'ex-wife'. Since the women on the forum don't make nasty, snide comments about ex-husbands I didn't include them in my rant. I simply hate the language that is often used to describe the ex-wife.

Someone mentioned that 97% of the board are men. I really had a good laugh at that one. The implication seemed to be that this is a man's forum and that means it's OK to speak badly about women to whom you used to be married.

The other point I found amusing is several men said that their comments are OK because they are posted in the 'Casual Conversations' section.

Oh well, boys will be boys and all that jazz.

And drawknife, don't come crying about a long past post. If you don't like a post say something at the time so it can be discussed then. You are probably the kind of person who defends bad behaviour by making reference to something somebody else did in the past.....'don't get on my back, you didn't get on Jimmy's case when he blah, blah, blah'.

Does that do it for you Michael?
 
Originally posted by Proud_Poppa_of_2

........Might I suggest finding a way to draw Mudder in? That always livens things up.......
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Sorry Mike, I'm not touching this one!

I don't talk much about my first marriage because, except for my son, It's a time of my life I would not like to dwell upon.

However, I do respect the fact that Ruth stands up and lets her feelings be known.
 
Originally posted by rlharding


Someone mentioned that 97% of the board are men. I really had a good laugh at that one. The implication seemed to be that this is a man's forum and that means it's OK to speak badly about women to whom you used to be married.
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Now see, I interpreted it as there are likely more members with ex-wives on the board than there are with ex-hubbies.

Then again, I guess it would depend on demographics as I used to live in Dupont Circle which has a large gay population. The number of ex-boyfriends there was way over the top. [:0]

I was simply accused of "false-advertising". [^]
 
As I have said before, Ruth is my mother's name and I certainly defend HER right to her opinion.

But, clearly, she never MET my ex!!!

If she had, she would agree with any comments I might make.

She WAS a lovely YOUNG woman, fun-loving, pleasant and always supportive. (We'll stop there - ok Ruth???)
 
Hey Michael, I think it was a good idea to jump back in...hopefully we can end on this lighter note. And Ron, I don't have a 'bad side' ...really :D
 
Originally posted by rlharding



And drawknife, don't come crying about a long past post. If you don't like a post say something at the time so it can be discussed then. You are probably the kind of person who defends bad behaviour by making reference to something somebody else did in the past.....'don't get on my back, you didn't get on Jimmy's case when he blah, blah, blah'.
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Don't need a towel, no crying here, also as stated, just an observation that your double standards are in place vs what others can post here and what you can post here. I didn't give your joke post a second thought at the time it wasn't worth a comment. But it does show the double standard in place for you vs everyone else. I'll also say I haven't drawn a conclusion about what kind of person you are as you have me. Didn't know a few lines on a forum could do that. If they can I'm going to have to go ahead and sum you up now because I've got all I need in this quote to draw conclusions.
 
Originally posted by GaryMGg

Originally posted by wdcav1952
I agree, a single saggy boob is tasteless!!!!!! [}:)];)
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As I age, my once tight abs and butt have started to become Charmin-like;
I've begun to resemble a unitary sagging individual and I continue to be a Boob.
So, Cav, I'm offended that you'd call me tasteless.
Please refrain from such language or you'll be my ex-friend [}:)][:p] :D:D:D[8D]
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Gee Gary, I never thought of it that way! I will refrain from single saggy boob comments from this moment on. One question, if you and Ed4Copies go for a walk, would that be a pair of saggy boobs and four saggy......? :D[}:)];)
 
Cav,

Once again I am happy to help you in your valiant attempt to command the American language.

When Gary refers to himself as a "unitary sagging individual", he is asserting his ability to direct ALL powers to himself. You will find that "unitary" has no definition outside the context of administrative power. So, Gary shows he is omnipotent, albeit sinking somewhat (or a member of the Screen Actors Guild who wishes to stay anonymous)--hence, the term "sagging".

So, should you spy Gary and I walking together, it would imply we both have VERY long appendages. [:0][:0][:0][:0][:0][:0]

After all, to stroll arm-in-arm :):)from Wisconsin to Florida IS quite a stretch![^][^][^]

As always, this lesson is gratis, and yes, "You're welcome!!"[:eek:)]
 
I cant say much bad about ex-wive because I have never been divorced. I can say there is one out there that made my life when she sold me her cheating Ex-husbands brand new jet-mini VS for $50.
 
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I hate my second ex wife, but my first ex wife wasn't so bad. But my present wife is a good one so I'll be nice when I talk about her. I understand that this is an international forum, but I live in a place that guarantees you the right of freedom of speech and I have fought for that right and I will practice that right. If anyone doesn't like the way things are posted, please read my signature line and take it to heart. I really do hate with a passion my second ex wife. She is a rotten, lying, cheating, scum sucking ball of puss, and those are her good points. By the way, she is in jail right now and will be for a long time, so obviously I am not the only one that feels this way about her. I had lunch with my first ex wife and her husband last November and we all had a good time. I don't need therapy, I just need to be free to live my way.:)
 
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