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October 7, 2005, 6:42 am PDT

Stepson Nightmare!

I am the step parent of a 17 year old boy. He is a sweet, funny, and smart kid, but has no discipline in his life. He skipped school so much last year that he failed some classes. He signed up for summer school "online" but then never completed it. We have caught him in numerous lies over and over again. He is waiting to hear if he is going to be charged with a felony. A friend of his and he decided it would be a funny joke to tie a girl friend of theirs up to a pole and throw water on her. The girl's mother did not think it was such a funny joke, hence she pressed charges.  

He came to live with us last year for 3 months. It was a struggle every single day. When we were finally getting somewhere with the discipline, he asked his Mom if he could move back and she let him! 

What do I do as the step-parent? I have virtually no "control" over the decisions made regarding him, but I have to suffer the emotional and financial consequesnces of his lack of discipline. My husband is reluctant to discuss this with his ex in any great length because she becomes defensive and angry when he does. He left her for me after we met on the internet. She is not our biggest fan, but we have managed to be cordial and have talked briefly a few times.  

My upbringing was pretty strict, and it drives me crazy that my husband and his ex can't see that their  lack consistency in discipline is the number one contributor to their son's current and future demise.  

Please help! Any advice on what I should do would be appreciated. I am tired of being the heavy, but I know someone has to be. 

Thank you. 

 
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October 7, 2005, 7:16 am PDT

Unpopular View of Porn

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 Thank you for understanding, and taking the time to respond. Sometimes it's hard being the "new guys" so to speak... We really do have a lot in common!  Whats next  you ask?? More conversation I'm afraid is the only answer. Believe me when i tell you, that sometimes the talks seem too just go nowhere, and you think you have said it all(and probably have!) a thousand times, but sometimes, the men in our lives just don't get it, or simply choose not too...A sad situation indeed, but if your marriage is worth saving, and you want it to be-without all the BS, then i guess we just sit their dumb butts down and say it again, and again, and again, until it finally sinks in!!! 

Good luck to you too, I'm on here now, so anytime you want to vent or chat, i'll be in...and no, we are definetely NOT the only ones going through this!  

goin crazy- 

I know this won't be popular out there, but I do not have a problem with porn. My husband and I use it all the time. We have a wonderful, close and loving relationship. Porn is a small part, but it is a part we both enjoy. We are both a little kinky, and we like to spice up our sex life. Porn gives us the opportunity to do that. I think that other women should ease up a little and not put so much energy into being against porn. The women doing porn are simply using the system, as the system uses them. It is a mutual situation. It's not like these are slaves or children being forced to do porn. Men are innately visual and sexual. They are going to look at porn, or they are going to wish they could look at porn. I have found that letting go of my insecurities of my husband "looking at another girl" has brought us closer because he does not have to hide it. One time, he was looking at porn on the computer when I came into the room. I asked him if he thought that girl was sexier than I was. He said "What girl?". He was simply looking at a pornographic picture, not thinking about her as being a person. In my opinion, he is able to separate the two. He is most respectful, loving, and considerate of all women in his life. Porn has nothing to do with how he views women, and has nothing to do with harming our marriage. 
 
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October 7, 2005, 10:00 am PDT

Of Course It sickens you

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I have to say...I agree 100% with your last two post. 

  

Security???? Why are these so called "secure" women going around saying how damn secure they are....that they can't tell their spouses to not look because that wouldn't be fair????!!!!  That sure sounds like secure to me. 

  

I know a lot of 'secure' women.  And never has a single one of them said they can't speak up for fear they would appear unfair.  Maybe there is a new definition to the word 'secure." 

  

What I am secure about is this. That my husband loves and respects my marriage enough to leave the porn behind. What I am secure enough about is the fact that I don't have to say things like "He looks at teen porn....although my children are the same age."  I think what we have here is someone hiding behind the word 'secure' because they don't have a voice as a wife or a women. 

  

And isn't it great.....that one of the posters says her husband is able to seperate porn from the person he is viewing. That is what porn does. It takes away the face of a person. and it leaves people who are only interested in making sure that they use others for their own benefit.  You know....IT ALL MAKES ME SICK!!!!!!!!! 

Ladies, of course it sickens you. Jealousy makes you sick. The last two posts are exactly what I expected from my post. I knew it would be unpopular, but unfortunately it is not as black and white as you say. When is the last time you were in my bed or my house? When is the last time you were  a man? Open your eyes and accept the fact that there are other points of view and yours is not the only one. Keep telling yourself how sad it is, how destructive it is, and how you will not tolerate it from your husband. I guarantee you that he is looking whenever he has a chance, and has to hide that from you.  Sex and nudity is not "bad" and "morally reprehensible". It is a very real part of life and our society. In Europe is is not unusual to see breasts, therefore, it is not that big of a deal. It is attitudes like yours that keeps the fire burning over porn. It is much more naughty and fun if it is taboo. Let it go girls!  You don't have to join them, or convert them. In fact, if you acknowledge the reality of biology (visual and sexual), your relationship would be as real and fulfilling as mine. And believe me, I could not be happier. Fight for a greater cause please..... 

(ooops....shhhhhh......don't tell anyone that porn is not the reason this country is at war! Oh, that's right, the reason we are at war is religion!) 

 
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October 7, 2005, 1:14 pm PDT

Head in the Sand

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Excuse me, but when's the last time you were in MY bedroom or seen MY body.  I haven't got the slightest "jealous bone" in my body.....I have two very nice breasts and a really nice butt too.  My husband loves them....I can tell....it's pretty easy to see what's turning him on, because I AM in the room with him...and believe me, it's "hard" for  a man to hide it when he's "happy with " what he has with him.  I take real concern and pride in being all that I can be as a woman, the wife of my husband.  I take real care of myself too!  I also appreciate beauty and know that it exists...it's everywhere...and that's nothing new to our society.  I also know that men get turned on to that beauty and enjoy looking at it.....my husband does it all the time....and because it's me he's looking at doesn't make my marriage ABnormal either.  The point is, he can touch, taste, feel, and explore with me and I am happy to be the ONLY participant to that.  And after all these years....it's still something awesome.   And THAT is what I promote, is marriages CAN and DO last a lifetime as they were intended to with ONE on ONE partnership. 

  

I DO fight for greater causes...do YOU?  I am in a partnership with other mothers and parents that support the morality of this country....and someday, you might be one of those parents who are thankful that someone like myself actually DID something about it.  And NO, this country isn't at WAR because of pornography....how ignorant of you to even say something so rediculous.  Keep making fun of what is important,.....and in your whispers at night, make sure you pray this doesn't touch your life in the same negative way it's touched millions of marriages.....it's not "IF" but WHEN it happens.  And you won't be any wiser about it then because you will have convinced yourself that the next level is normal too, I am sure. 

  

Luv 

Dream on if you think your husband is not able to and does not fantasize. You cannot control his thoughts. (I'll bet that drives you crazy too!) 

As far as your marriage, that is how we differ (and not the only way I hope). I agree that different styles work for different people. I do not project the fall of your marriage because of your limited point of view.  I am evolved enough to know that my way is not the only way. And the great thing about living in America is the freedom to be different from others if it works for you. I am not part of some brainwashed group of clones. 

The war reference was to simply point out that porn is not the "root of all evil", even "respected" subjects like religion have a dark side (I suspect religious beliefs are  what fuels your fire).  

 Sounds like you should laugh a little more, take it easy and don't be so judgmental. Let people do what works for each of them and stop trying to make the world fit into your little box of what's acceptable. 

 
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October 7, 2005, 1:42 pm PDT

Amen!

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For those of you that believe the Bible, good for you. But the United States isn't for Christians only. I was raised Jewish. I have friends who are Jewish, Muslim, Atheist, Agnostic, Hindu and Buddhist, and they all pay the same amount of taxes to this country and have the same right to worship or don't worship as they see fit. So don't use the Bible in legal matters. My father is Caucasian and my mother is Filipina, people in this country used the Bibled against interracial marriage not that long ago and according to some Christians I should have never been born because their book tells them so. 

  

As far as gay marriage goes, I don't realy see heterosexuals really keeping the "sanctity of marriage" alive. I really don't think gays could do any worse.  

  

Many gay people have children, being married would protect their children to have two parents instead of the non biological one or legal guardian just completely skipping on their obligations. So allowing gays to get married would protect children. Also, it would allow gays to protect themselves and their own assests better and have their spouse benefit from SS and medical benefits.  

  

I am not saying that you necessarily have to agree with their lifestyle, but no one is asking for you to. There are heterosexuals that do things all the time that I disagree with on ethical grounds but it's still their business. 

  

BTW, I am a happy, heterosexual female in a monogamous relationship. 

Well said! I wish people would stop trying to make everyone fit inside their little box! Go live in a country that is controlled by a religious government if you want everyone to conform! We are in America, the land of the free. I hope they thank their God that they were not the ones born with the homosexual tendency. Believe me, people don't choose to be homosexual any more than they choose to be heterosexual. You are attracted to who you are attracted to. It's biology! 

BTW, I am also a happy, heterosexual female in a monogamous relationship. I am just so glad to see a point like yours so well stated! Kudos! 

 
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October 7, 2005, 1:51 pm PDT

Try This

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I am not sure what you issue is with oral sex or sex in general.  But you need to maybe see a Sex Doc, by yourself.  He is wanting his wife to please him, that is normal?  He is only wanting what all men want and it;s actually nothing kinky, just hard for you for some reason.  You need to find ways that work for you. BUT you have to open up and let go.  YOU are really missing out on the oral sex thing.  I have never had the big "O" that way before until my recent b\f and WOW,,,,,, you need to sit back and relax and love loving you husband and let him please you, you please him and make love like you mean it!  add some wild life into it, in a way you can handle it. 

Why don't you try to make oral sex more palatable. Use whipped cream or flavored lubricant. Make sure he showers right before and ask him to shave. If you love him and want to be his only source for oral pleasure, give it a try. He will love you for trying! One more thing, try reading sexy stories before you make love to get you in the mood. There are some great feminine directed soft porn books out there that are hot!
 
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October 7, 2005, 1:58 pm PDT

Give it Up

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Hi, I am a 38 year old male with 4 kids & been happily married for 14 years - when we were 1st married I spent all of the summer naked around the house with no protest from my wife & she was well aware of my naturist nature as when ever we went to a secluded swimming hole I always was nude - she even did it too! 

Even when our first child was born she did not mind me being naked, she would video me playing with our child naked (camera angle above waist) 

Then as the children grew up she started to get more & more prudish & started to ask me to cover up in front of the kids, (which I did to keep the peace) 

Last summer we lived at house with a pool & she tolerated me swimming nude at night, but this year (I am in Australia - hot days of spring started already)  she is freaking out if I lay in bed nude! 

Now the children are 8 (boy) 6 (boy) 4 (girl) & 2 (boy) & she has got it into her head that I am some sort of pervert who gets off on cavorting around naked to give myself pleasure, I have pointed out to her if this was the case why don't I have a erection & she brushes this off - she says I must love myself - I reply that I am more comfortable nude - she will then say I am no stud either which I find a put down, I asked her if I toned up & lost a bit of weight could I walk around nude? she didn't have an answer for that one! 

  

I want other womens opinion's about this issue, am I normal? if so what can I do to convince her? I think she is being overprotective of the kids, I belive they should be exposed to nudity so when they grow up it is not a big taboo/obssesion etc 

  

Listen, this society just will not allow you to be naked in front of your kids. Right or wrong, there are so many problems that could arise due to your desire to be naked ( being called a pervert, accused of molestation or indecent exposure). Your wife is just taking the road of least resistance (which I can't blame her in this exhaustingly critical society) for your kids. Believe me, throw on some loose boxers and spare your wife and kids the complications of trying to explain your behavior.  

BTW, I support nudity and do not find it offensive, it is just that the society we live in is so closed minded and judgmental! 

 
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October 7, 2005, 3:31 pm PDT

Still avoiding

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I don't expect you to "change" or join in on the "other side" after all that would be impossible now, your marriage is "used" to using porn and the problem would be if you were to change now, it would likely cause a problem in that....so I totally understand. 

  

BUT, for those women who DO NOT WANT OR ACCEPT porn...I will continue to give the FACTS about it and offer what I can.  They don't have to "get into my box" but maybe stand up for their marriages a little more. 

  

So sorry about the "ole man" comment, I just assumed because of the necessity of porn maybe there was some "age factor" in all this.  Maybe not, maybe it's just a naturally stimulating thing that you two require....and hey, that's ok.  Just stay prepared for the outcome of it all in the end...ok. 

  

Anyway, gotta run for the wkend...things to do.  See ya.  Luv and hey, best of luck tonight....sincerely.  And hey, if you need any tips on stuff you could actually do for yourself that would "spice" it up in the bedroom, just feel free to ask. Ok.  I believe in empowering women to be the best they can be in that department....sometimes, all it takes is a few walks during the week for 30 minutes to get energized and motivated. 

You still avoided the question, although I am not surprised. One more time, then I give up. Why is it that you cannot accept that maybe there are healthy marriages out there that are evolved enough to include porn? Since you have never participated, what exactly qualifies you as an expert on the subject? Just curious, you "run for the weekend" if need be, anyone following this surely can see the voice of reason.
 
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October 7, 2005, 7:26 pm PDT

It is antibodies, not nutrients that canned milk lacks!

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i think its disguisting that a mother would want to expose herself doesnt matter if you are feeding its about your sick mentality not to cover your breast i dont have a problem with breastfeeding but dont do it in public do it in your car or pump before you leave the house fix a bottle im fixing to be a mother myself and i am going to bottle feed because thats my choice i think its better and alot more convient and canned milk has the same nutrients that the breast does and whoever says breast is best needs to do more research they have come out with milk that has the same nutrients in it and im not depriving my baby in anyway so if your going to breastfeed dont do it in public and if you do be discreet noone wants to see a boob with stretchmarks all over it its quit disguisting
For everyone's information, it is the antibodies in breast milk that makes it so much better than canned milk. You cannot mimic the bodies natural immune defenses in a can. With that being said, I do think a woman needs to be discreet when breastfeeding in public because our close minded and judgmental society does not allow the viewing of a breast, even if it is for the welfare of a child. Breasts, stretchmarks, feeding babies....all natural and non-sexual.....not disgusting at all.
 
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October 9, 2005, 8:05 am PDT

Try This

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I am a 36yr. old female who used to have an incredible sex drive with my husband, and then boom it was gone.. I started to get mad when my husband tried to get close,or I would tell him ok, lets get it over with even if he would just hug me..Now it been two months since we have had sex. I dont know how to get my husband back, he wont even hug me anymore. I know he loves me and I love him, but I know if I dont change or find a way to get my sex drive back, I will lose him to someone else. any advice will be greatly appreciated.
Are you getting any exercise? How have you been feeling about yourself lately? If you do not feel good both physically and emotionally, a sex drive can plummet. Try walking 15 minutes in the evening. Also try reading a sexy story to get in the mood. Remember, you have been rejecting him so you have to let him know that you are up for romance. Most men will give up after being turned down too many times. Most of all you should discuss with him that it is not "him" specifically, but you have no sex drive. Discuss in a non sexual place (over lunch) and focus on how you feel. It's not too late to change the direction you are heading. Good luck and keep me posted.
 

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