i can't escape chess but i must!

If its really as bad as you mak it sound, then close your account here.  Chess isn't worth that much.  I'll admit to wasting 3 hrs a day on chess (sometimes much much more), but you have to put it aside when its time.

Here's the question: do you love chess or your family more?

If you love chess more, then you need professional assistance. You are beyond the scope of my help. If you love your family, do what's best for them, no matter what the cost to self. I can't fix your problem for you. I can help, but in the end it's your call. You make the choice between heart and mind.

This is hilarious.

So you would disagree?

Tell me where I'm wrong.

By professional assistance you mean like a chess coach right?

lol! Are you funny or stupid? I feel like that was a joke, but I would just like to know for sure.

I meant a demolitionist to put him out of his misery. ;-)

This whole thread is a joke.

chess controls me. i have no power. family?

ivandh's whole face is a joke

I feel like ilikeflags is not really in this situation. Is this some sort of practical joke?

Everything you say seems to be absurdly dramatic. Either get a grip or stop playing with us.

Hey, flagsy never jokes!  He also never capitalizes (although apparently he is now starting to punctuate).

Wow, no bull. Especially after I just told you.

Hey come on, you know flags doesn't lies.

I thought he said he always lies . . . Wait, was that a lie? Or a riddle?

Maybe it was a joke.

@cj: What ? Are you Dr. House or something ?