08 Apr 2008, 3:30 am
Yeah, when I'm being honest with myself, I really have no idea how my wife feels. I'm just relieved that she is considerably less nuts than previous women I've dated.
Just realise that you are going to need to do things that make no sense whatsoever in order to make her feel happy. Sometimes, something will upset her, and she will say she's fine, and she will be upset that you didn't make sure. Other times she will be upset IF you make sure. Prepare to lose that coin toss occassionally. Also "I don't want to talk about it" .
I am fortunate that my wife knew what she was getting into when she married me. There has been some adjustment, though, and I've learned a few things. For example: "Did you miss me?" -- the answer is "Yes." It is not "No, I really enjoyed having some time to myself." It is certainly not "Yes, I hate cooking for myself." (This last one I never had to be told not to say.)
Oh, yeah.... regarding feelings-- never argue with her about what they should be. "You should be happy that I told you the truth!" "That shouldn't make you upset!" "That mad you mad? That's stupid! Look at the facts...." "Honey, you don't really want to shoot me---"
Be prepared for some of those weird earth people things to actually have some effect on you. And I cannot put to fine a point on this, but never miss an opportunity to keep your mouth shut. Remember, living with you can't be easy for them all the time, either.
[quote="TheDoctor82]BTW gbollard, tell me- do you NOT agree that the Cybermen are the coolest Doctor Who villains ever created? 
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Pfft. Inferior life forms.
08 Apr 2008, 6:50 pm
RE: Cybermen....
I prefer Daleks though Cybermen were very good in the old old days.
These days, they're mostly treated as robots but it was better in the old days when they were treated with sadness. They don't really want to take over the universe, they really just want to help everyone be like them, but can't see why people think they're inferior.
They touched on it in the new series, just not very well.
Theres a great one-pager short story out there that's well worth reading as it captures that sadness.
http://www.staggeringstories.net/drwhosilverangel.html
I also preferred the ORIGINAL look...
