TOM-TOM.Do I get a sense of "Deja Vu" ?
relax and be yourself

The reason that I create a new one is lag. Why wait around? Come 500 posts start a new thread.


That said no one visiting the threads needs be lonely. I don't know if I'm much company but I read all the entries here and I don't block so relax and be you.

My son is troublesome and my daughter wants a present I can't afford. An iPhone 6. Those things are amazing but expensive and I know I oughtn't buy it.
It's not that I won't buy a phone but it has to be a 6. All her friends have one. She sees me as a failure I think.
But then I think well she wouldn't be able to do anything with a six she couldn't do with a five.
She just wants to keep up with the Joneses. And you know I don't think that's right.
I feel mean. I guess I would support her if I could afford to but I can't.
What can you do?
Perhaps she has to learn you can't always have everything you want in life. Buddhist say unhappiness is the difference between what you have and what you think you ought to have.
I misquote absolutely everyone so I'm quite sure Buddha hadn't escaped.


Not really Mexi. For all he talks about being a Christian it occurs to me he's a full red blooded male that lashes out.
I'm not really surprised he gave me a hard time and I expect it'll happy again.
Sorry grumps! 😉

Kay is such an enigma. I think is Kay a he or a she for a start. I'm not sure it matters but it's difficult even to talk about someone when you don't even know the sex they are.
I feel bad for wondering but Kay is not your average guy. Most guys aren't so keen to have a go.
I don't know. Perhaps Kay is a vulnerable bully that feels important and strong for a few moments upon being on a forum.
My own feelings as ever is I just don't want to upset anyone and it upsets me I'm clashing with Kay.
Kay I'm sorry. I genuinely am.

Neither Kay nor I have to be here and people face far worse problems then Kay and I give each other.
I'd say actually that for the most part I very much enjoy Kay and I know that's a view that's generally held. Kay is really funny and generally affable and pleasant.
I accept I'm touchy and I accept that's because I know I have character flaws and I'm defensive. It's not a perfect world and I'm far from perfect. I'd like to think I mean well though.
This is a place for self expression and live conversation.