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Not Bob · 08-01-2005, 06:57 PM

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Originally posted by baltassoc
I'm afraid to Google this at work. Typo?

Yiddish, I think. It's the guy who circumsizes babies during the bris (Jewish ceremony where the baby gets circumsized).

Go for an experienced, but not too old, mohel.

Mister_Ruysbroeck · 08-01-2005, 07:03 PM

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Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
Hypothetically, of course, any advice on long-distance relationships?

"Don't get into one" isn't particularly helpful at this juncture.

I think they can work for a short period of time (i.e. a year or less). After that, you need to be in the same city so you can do the types of things normal couples do and see each other in a scenario different than "OMG I haven't seen you for a month, let's fuck."

ltl/fb · 08-01-2005, 07:12 PM

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Originally posted by notcasesensitive
[She's still confusing you and sebby. I point this out so her post makes sense to you, but not to encourage anyone to believe that your avatars are confusingly similar. Because they aren't. Only to Canadians.]

I am not a Canadian. And I get them mixed up.

Replaced_Texan · 08-01-2005, 07:13 PM

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Originally posted by Mister_Ruysbroeck
I think they can work for a short period of time (i.e. a year or less). After that, you need to be in the same city so you can do the types of things normal couples do and see each other in a scenario different than "OMG I haven't seen you for a month, let's fuck."

Yeah. There needs to be a clear indication that the distance is temporary and at some point someone is going to have to move in order to keep everything going. What that point is is open to interpretation. My last LDR ended in part because there was no clear end in sight and the status quo wasn't working.

robustpuppy · 08-01-2005, 07:17 PM

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Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
Yeah. There needs to be a clear indication that the distance is temporary and at some point someone is going to have to move in order to keep everything going. What that point is is open to interpretation. My last LDR ended in part because there was no clear end in sight and the status quo wasn't working.

On the bright side, there is nothing quite so exciting and fun as making that decision (at the right time) that one of you will move to be with the other, and then doing so. Heady stuff.

Hank Chinaski · 08-01-2005, 07:18 PM

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Originally posted by ltl/fb
I am not a Canadian. And I get them mixed up.

But your donut issues imply a good deal of Canadian blood.

Bad_Rich_Chic · 08-01-2005, 07:19 PM

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Originally posted by Mister_Ruysbroeck
I think [long distance romances] can work for a short period of time (i.e. a year or less). After that, you need to be in the same city so you can do the types of things normal couples do and see each other in a scenario different than "OMG I haven't seen you for a month, let's fuck."

As a general rule, I think this is about right. That said, the Mr. and I were long distance for nearly 3 years. On the other hand, he was theoretically still had a long distance girlfriend when we first got together. And we were engaged during most of the 3 years, which is different than just dating.

So I don't really have anything useful to add to this. Except that, if you replace "one month" with "three or four months" in MR's little scene, you've kind of forgotten what he actually looks like and can pretend you're picking up a total stranger at the airport for a long weekend of rough sex, which has its charms.

sebastian_dangerfield · 08-01-2005, 07:40 PM

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Originally posted by robustpuppy
On the bright side, there is nothing quite so exciting and fun as making that decision (at the right time) that one of you will move to be with the other, and then doing so. Heady stuff.

True. Thats the nice thing about love. You get to be entirely irrational. Being upside down nuts about somebody allows you to chuck all the career and worrying responsibility shit into the trash can and just indulge yourself. And unlike most indulgences I've had, its the only one society totally got behind.

You gotta milk love for all its worth. Its the only time you get a pass for doing something exceedingly irresponsible.

My only lament is that my wife did not demand I move to Costa Rica with her to "check out."

Mister_Ruysbroeck · 08-01-2005, 07:44 PM

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Originally posted by Replaced_Texan
Yeah. There needs to be a clear indication that the distance is temporary and at some point someone is going to have to move in order to keep everything going. What that point is is open to interpretation. My last LDR ended in part because there was no clear end in sight and the status quo wasn't working.

Well, the distance has to be temporary if and only if you decide the relationship has legs. Being in an LDR for 3-4 months is good b/c it gives you time to decide if you really like the person or not and, if not, it provides a convenient excuse to get out.

What I'm saying is go for it. Try it out for a few months and see if your feelings are more than just fleeting. If they grow some roots, then realize that someone will have to move before too long.

sebastian_dangerfield · 08-01-2005, 07:46 PM

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Originally posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?
I don't think I said this, but I agree.

I said it, but you were thinking it.

When can I have my bong back?

Did you just call me Coltrane? · 08-01-2005, 07:48 PM

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Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
True. Thats the nice thing about love. You get to be entirely irrational. Being upside down nuts about somebody allows you to chuck all the career and worrying responsibility shit into the trash can and just indulge yourself. And unlike most indulgences I've had, its the only one society totally got behind.

You gotta milk love for all its worth. Its the only time you get a pass for doing something exceedingly irresponsible.

John Hinckley disagrees.

sebastian_dangerfield · 08-01-2005, 07:49 PM

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Originally posted by ironweed
Yes, happy workers make for quick work and it's hard for the MTA to match that cartel salary and bonus structure.

Jesus, wasn't the dig Tip O'Neill's Mt. Rushmore of Pork? I'm surprised anything that Irish from the get go was even started.

sebastian_dangerfield · 08-01-2005, 07:51 PM

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Originally posted by Did you just call me Coltrane?
John Hinckley disagrees.

I tip my hat. Thats pretty goddamned good.

ETA - I'd have done this via PM, but for some reason, the fucking system is telling me your name is not recognized. Go figure.

Did you just call me Coltrane? · 08-01-2005, 07:55 PM

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Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield

ETA - I'd have done this via PM, but for some reason, the fucking system is telling me your name is not recognized. Go figure.

Weird. Maybe we are the same person.

Or maybe I'm never giving you this bong back.

notcasesensitive · 08-01-2005, 07:55 PM

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Originally posted by sebastian_dangerfield
I tip my hat. Thats pretty goddamned good.

ETA - I'd have done this via PM, but for some reason, the fucking system is telling me your name is not recognized. Go figure.

Maybe you forgot the question mark? Easiest way to send a PM to someone who just posted is to click the "PM" link at the bottom of the recent post.

(helpful!)