She said I was her whole
World. I was taken aback
And sought solutions
Outside of myself, and said
To the most beautiful
Girl, "This is about you
Giving me ideas to help
Myself, for any touch will
Bring sorrow, and what I
Say will bring insult. Is it
Better not to have loved?"

A primordial fascination
Fixed her deep brown eyes
To mine; I longed to be
With her, and have her,
And have her in my heart
And soul, to lay with her
To make certain she didn’t
Snore; only then would I
Decide if we had a future.
Danny who? Is this good?
Thanks neon….i just can’t have a serious ending; life is too short.

Two answers! That’s almost a record for me!
Hiram, don’t you mean re–reading?

Very enjoyable read, especially your ’sorrowful’ ending! lol

First is it under her neck and second it causes her to snore. She does not appear sick, has a very healthy appetite, and is well enough to bark at the neighbors or odd noises. But just recently she’s started to be more irritated (like a bad mood and barking a little more) and we are worried it is the lipoma.

We of course don’t want to lose her but if she’s actually in pain and not letting us know (as I’ve heard dogs are very good at hiding pain) we want to help. Lastly she doesn’t whine or yelp when I touch her and actually wants me to pet her and keep her company and follows me around as usual.

We want the best for our dog and we are open to solutions. We will also go for a second opinion before going back to the original doctor. We’d do anything to keep her happy but we don’t know if this surgery will make a difference for her or if it’s a smart idea at all.

We are wondering if others have done this with their elderly dog and if the dog seems happier and less bothered or the same.

Thank you for reading and understanding our situation. Money is currently not a concern. We’d do anything for her.

At this point, it is about the dog’s quality of life – and you are the best judge of that.
If your dog is made uncomfortable by the lipoma and it interferes with her comfort and activity, I would suggest having the surgery done again.
While there is a small chance she will not make it, there is a far greater likelihood that she will – and if she can have more happy months, or years, I would risk it.

Your choice, however, you see the dog, we can’t. In any case, I wish you and your dog the very best. You are obviously responsible, loving dog owners and your dog is fortunate that you care about her well being.

Another issue that I’ve got to deal with is your decision to sleep in the living room because of my snoring. First, I’m working on ways to solve the problem, you are not. You are side-stepping it and alienating me in the process. What guy wants to be able to say that he and his girl don’t even sleep in the same bed anymore…? I’ll save you the trouble, and me the indignity of sleeping in my girlfriend’s bed alone by just getting the hell out every time until I figure out a solution. Its not like you even want to do anything with me these days anyway… ever since you have gone through some recent religious reflection I KNOW that you feel guilty about sleeping with me, even though you did for years. I sense it and it truly hurts me, but at the same time I’m aware that its part of principles that you live by so I can not challenge it. I just have to feel bad every time i want to be intimate with you. I don’t really know how I’m gonna deal with this but I’ll figure that out in time.

Its true that familiarity breeds contempt, and I feel this is the reason that we have been fighting with each other a lot lately. I also feel that when you are on your period, you become extremely confrontational and difficult to deal with. You even admit that you are afraid of being bitchy to people. I’ve been keeping track and I find that most of our biggest fights happen when you’re on your period, therefore I think its best that I limit the amount of time that I spend around during this time to avoid problems. As for time in our time in general, I would still like to come and see you on weekends as I still love doing, but otherwise I think that we should limit the rest of the week for a bit. I think that we will both appreciate each more when we spend a little less time around one another. I feel that I’m in your space too much and that might be the reason you snap at me sometimes. For the same reason, I say dumb things and I don’t realize that I’m not respecting you the way I should.

Chantalle I love you and it ruins my whole day when I haven’t resolved things with you. These are the issues that I should have brought up with you the last time I was there but my pride doesn’t always let me be so straight forward. I’m realistic and know that we won’t always see eye to eye but if we could avoid the big fights then I feel that we will have made some real progress.
Love,
Jay

I Truly want to change and I feel like he has some legitimate points. My boyfriend works at the bank but he also models for tip-top tailors as a part time job. Everyone thinks he is good looking but i can’t figure out why he took my question " what is your waist size?" as offensive. About the feeling guilty sleeping with him, I felt guilty just once after attending a religious lecture. I’m cool to sleep with him now. Anyway please tell me how you would respond if you were in my position. Thanks a lot!

wow i think he wrote that letter very well in terms of grammar and at least he is honest and i think you two should sit talk and talk about it in person and try to resolve the issue

I’m wondering what everyone else considers to be the best solution to dealing with rude people at the movie theater.
Especially:
-Annoying litte kids that won’t shut up
-Teenagers (mainly girls) who won’t shup up about who’s dating who (or anything really)
-People who talk on their cell phone
-People who throw things

Bring it to the attention of the manager. They have the authority to remove them. If someone is noisy during a movie they don’t care or have respect for the comfort of those around them. Talking to them could only make the situation worse. I’ve reported people that were similar to the man you described and they removed or asked them to be quiet.

If it is kids that are making noise, I still go to management. Saying something to whomever brought them is pointless. They’re aware that people are listening and they either don’t care or can’t control their child. If it is the latter the parents should have hired a baby sitter. (I’m not speaking about a little noise now and then, but when the children are loud and don’t let up.)

Take a cellphone next time you go. Keep it turned off during the movie. If in need: turn it on, walk over to the top of the isle or outside the door and call the theatre. (Have them in your speed dial first) and let whomever answers to send a manager in.

I suppose when he’s gone I will miss his snoring and everything else that makes him such a good friend but right now I just want to get some sleep.

I am sorry for your dog. Please make him comfortable in your room again. You could invest in ear plugs. You can purchase them at any drug store. If they don’t keep the snoring out completely, maybe they will at least muffle the sound. Good Luck.

Mechanical devices. Many splints, braces, and other devices are available which reposition the nose, jaw, and/or mouth in order to clear the airways. Other devices are designed to wake an individual when snoring occurs.
Nasal strips. Nasal strips that attach like an adhesive bandage to the bridge of the nose are available at most drugstores, and can help stop snoring in some individuals by opening the nasal passages.
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP). Some chronic snorers find relief by sleeping with a nasal mask which provides air pressure to the throat.
Decongestants. Snoring caused by nasal congestion may be successfully treated with decongestants. Some effective herbal remedies that clear the nasal passages include golden rod (Solidago virgauria) and golden seal (Hydrastis canadensis). Steam inhalation of essential oils of eucalyptus blue gum (Eucalyptus globulus) or peppermint (Mentha x piperata) can also relieve congestion.
Weight loss. Snoring thought to be caused by excessive weight may be curtailed by a sensible weight loss and exercise program.
Sleep position. Snoring usually worsens when an individual sleeps on his or her back, so side sleeping may alleviate the problem. Those who have difficulty staying in a side sleeping position may find sleeping with pillows behind them helps them maintain the position longer.
Bed adjustments. For some people, raising the head of the bed solves their snoring problem. A slight incline can prevent the tongue from retracting into the back of the throat. Bricks, wooden blocks, or specially designed wedges can be used to elevate the head of the bed approximately 4–l6 in (10–41 cm).

Prevention

Adults with a history of snoring may be able to prevent snoring episodes with the following measures:

avoid alcohol and sedatives before bedtime.
remove allergens from the bedroom.
use a decongestant before bed.
sleep on the side, not the back.