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So that didn't occur to me until I read it.
That's weird to think about. I think I will stick with lady's daughter or girl.
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I understand, but, you were also never going to get married. Think about when daughter gets married. Do you think she will ask her dad to give her away, or maybe you? My money is on you and not the homewrecker.So that didn't occur to me until I read it.
After my marriage failed, I came up with a simple plan for if I was ever married again. It's just a few words: "Always be ready to give 51%"
Everyone talks about marriage being "50/50". I learned that it never really is. There are ups and downs where 50/50 just isn't possible. But when two people are always ready to give that little extra bit of love, time, effort, affection, whatever it is that's needed - there's not much that can't be overcome.
May you and your new wife always give each other that little extra bit. Congratulations!
Everyone talks about marriage being "50/50". I learned that it never really is. There are ups and downs where 50/50 just isn't possible. But when two people are always ready to give that little extra bit of love, time, effort, affection, whatever it is that's needed - there's not much that can't be overcome.
May you and your new wife always give each other that little extra bit. Congratulations!
I hear you, but protection is my top skillset. I didn't think of it as paternal, I thought of it as applying my craft. Or actually, finding a way to NOT apply my craft.
I know she won't ask her dad. She wouldn't ask him for a glass of water if she was dying of dehydration in the dessert.
Thank you. Good advice.
I have come to believe we exist in a strong vs weak paradigm. I am strong where she is weak and vice versa. Complimentary not competitive. Although we did have a few long intense conversations in the last few weeks and months about the balance/roles we each play in our relationship. She is a fiercely strong and in many way independent woman, but seems to be more than willing to concede authority to me as long as I treat her delicately and lovingly. Which works because I am not hot tempered at all but I am both analytical & empathetic (to her) and she is hot tempered but extremely affectionate and empathetic (to me).
So now you've done it!
I saw the girl last night, who for the record I call "girl", and I said to her "I just realized today that I'm your step-dad now". She shot me a goofy look and said "yeah, no ****, that's how marriage works". So I proceeded to ground her from all dairy products for 137 hours and 29 minutes, I am new to all this and that seemed like a fair punishment for her snark. She rolled her eyes and said "I don't think so". Fearing that I would look weak and lose dominance, I threatened to get my belt. She did not submit and instead made the comment "I'd like to see you try". Having no choice, I used my greater size and strength to to physically place her on the floor in a subdued position while I tied her shoelaces together and threatened to lick my finger tips and place them in her ears. She finally submitted and accepted me as her male role model and paternal leader. I made it clear that further disrespect or noncompliance would result in me water boarding her with a dirty sock and cranberry flavored Sprite up to the potential of murdering her boyfriend and his entire family. I am still testing the boundaries of this whole fill-in parent thing and may have gone too far. I also told her I would no longer refer to her as "girl" but as "baggage" since she was forced on me through marriage. However she turned the tables on me when she threatened to start calling me "Marshmallow" and to tell people she caught me wearing her mom's underwear and dancing to Taylor Swift music if I called her baggage. Which is ridiculous because those panties are way to small for me and I don't have the vocal range for Swift.
The lady did not intercede on her behalf but did tell her that this is what she gets for helping me stage a secret proposal/wedding/honeymoon without cluing her in. Anyway, the point is this whole step-dad / step-daughter thing really created some unplanned chaos in our home, but I think we have it worked out for now. Baggage, I mean the girl, understands her place in the familial hierarchy and apparently now I am responsible for giving her cash when she needs it and to make really bad puns/jokes when she asks me questions or makes observations. Now I have to go start working on a chore list for her and figure out when I will be shouting "I love you sweetie pie!" as we part ways in some public place like her college or where she works.
I saw the girl last night, who for the record I call "girl", and I said to her "I just realized today that I'm your step-dad now". She shot me a goofy look and said "yeah, no ****, that's how marriage works". So I proceeded to ground her from all dairy products for 137 hours and 29 minutes, I am new to all this and that seemed like a fair punishment for her snark. She rolled her eyes and said "I don't think so". Fearing that I would look weak and lose dominance, I threatened to get my belt. She did not submit and instead made the comment "I'd like to see you try". Having no choice, I used my greater size and strength to to physically place her on the floor in a subdued position while I tied her shoelaces together and threatened to lick my finger tips and place them in her ears. She finally submitted and accepted me as her male role model and paternal leader. I made it clear that further disrespect or noncompliance would result in me water boarding her with a dirty sock and cranberry flavored Sprite up to the potential of murdering her boyfriend and his entire family. I am still testing the boundaries of this whole fill-in parent thing and may have gone too far. I also told her I would no longer refer to her as "girl" but as "baggage" since she was forced on me through marriage. However she turned the tables on me when she threatened to start calling me "Marshmallow" and to tell people she caught me wearing her mom's underwear and dancing to Taylor Swift music if I called her baggage. Which is ridiculous because those panties are way to small for me and I don't have the vocal range for Swift.
The lady did not intercede on her behalf but did tell her that this is what she gets for helping me stage a secret proposal/wedding/honeymoon without cluing her in. Anyway, the point is this whole step-dad / step-daughter thing really created some unplanned chaos in our home, but I think we have it worked out for now. Baggage, I mean the girl, understands her place in the familial hierarchy and apparently now I am responsible for giving her cash when she needs it and to make really bad puns/jokes when she asks me questions or makes observations. Now I have to go start working on a chore list for her and figure out when I will be shouting "I love you sweetie pie!" as we part ways in some public place like her college or where she works.
You so rock dude !!
double dog dare you to pick her up next time at school or work and get out wearing a pink house coat and have a candy cigarette hanging on your lip in Charlene !!!
double dog dare you to pick her up next time at school or work and get out wearing a pink house coat and have a candy cigarette hanging on your lip in Charlene !!!
I told the lady I regretted not sending the girl a card when we were at the hotel that said "I wasn't there when you were conceived, but I have been there many times since, and that makes me your dad now".
i need the girl email or number so i can text her messages to help deal with you....she should look at her co workers and school pals at you standing out there in that pink housecoat and tell them my mom found him on the street...i kept telling her about bring strays and lost and founds home...now we have adopted him...the kill kennel wouldnt take him since we give him a bath and got rid of his flees.....roflmao
This DEFINITELY needs to happen!! Swing by the dental office first!!
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Having fun and being playful is the best imho. So far you have been very creative in many things relative to your relationship with your wife. This kind of entertainment could go on forever with both of them.
I see the word Ladies is not allowed anymore, neither is lady.
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Wow, I missed all this, and just saw it. Happiness to you and your new family d marsh!
And I have no idea what all those asterisks mean.
And I have no idea what all those asterisks mean.
Swing said there is some kind of universal censor now. I guess the word l-a-d-y is offensive to whoever made it.
Thank you.
Whaaaaaaaaaaa?? I literally saw the *** in the title and thought.. "Ruh roh, things must have gone south and he is calling them biotches or something.. LOL But L.a.d.i.e.s.??? gimme a freakinn' break
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Where did the universal censor come from? Who is the universal censorer?
I have so many questions
I have so many questions
Algorithm.....your dog took a sheet!! That's just fine!! But honestly....LADY, LADIES, I don't think so!! Somebody has so 'splaining to do!! We don't have PRONOUN issues here!
The above post is a TEST!! 
My suspicion is possibly a reality!! I'll 'splain later!!
My suspicion is possibly a reality!! I'll 'splain later!!
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No idea what happened with the censorship or substitution of asterisks for certain words, but what is the term for your wife now, besides wife? Lady definitely works. Lady Marsh
Since I started watching period dramas a decade or so ago, I learned that a woman is referred to as Lady, such as Lady Marsh, if she comes from a certain standing relative to some rank, wealth and probably land ownership. The servants refer to her as Lady as well. Other women, who are commoners and may be servants of some sort are referred to as Miss or Mrs. I have not seen this used consistently though in all of the shows such as Pride and Prejudice, Downton Abbey, etc. so I am probably missing something in the big picture.
