Why are you on this site? Are you happy? Sad?

[Lizzie60]

I joined a few years ago.. when I googled 'Other Woman'.. I found this site interesting.. and addictive.

 

I am very happy with my life.. in all departments... and I will happily share my life experiences if it can help..

[OceanTropic]

Because I desperately like a guy that I would never like (a player basically) and I don't know what to do about it.

[Meaplus3]

I stay around becuase I like it here. Lot's of smart, nice people with many views to offer on interesting subjects. I also like to help anyone that I can in anyway.

 

Mea:)

[Tony T]

It's part of my community service for committing six bank robberies.

[CrestfallenNoMore]

I originally came here (under the user name Crestfallen_KH) because my ex-husband was cheating and wanted a divorce. I'd never experienced pain like that before and was new in town and didn't have many friends. I didn't want to overburden the friends and family I did have, and figured that this would be a good outlet to vent some of my more egregious thoughts. I was sad to learn I wasn't alone, but the advice from Owl, TBF, Ronni and others who had (or even hadn't) gone through infidelity in a marriage really helped.

 

I didn't end up saving my marriage (and now I'm grateful) but I appreciated the outlet.

 

I took a long break and just came back now that I'm dating again. Never really learned how to do that, so I need all the help I can get. I'm also glad to be able to help others, and hopefully I'm able to be successful at that.

[melodymatters]

:love::love::love:

 

And I you, ladies, and I you.

 

Y'all almost had me tearing up there, we need to have PM's to catch up !

 

 

And that, my friends, is yet another reason for being here whatever the emotion of the day is : you will meet people who will become as much a part of your life as your neighbors or co-workers or friends. IF you let them.

 

My LS peeps were there when I met my husband, when I married him, when he went missing, and when I buried him.

 

They will be part of me always. Happy, sad, or just bored and looking for a good laugh.

 

:love::love::love:

[Star Gazer]

:love::love::love:

 

And I you, ladies, and I you.

 

Y'all almost had me tearing up there, we need to have PM's to catch up !

 

 

And that, my friends, is yet another reason for being here whatever the emotion of the day is : you will meet people who will become as much a part of your life as your neighbors or co-workers or friends. IF you let them.

 

My LS peeps were there when I met my husband, when I married him, when he went missing, and when I buried him.

 

They will be part of me always. Happy, sad, or just bored and looking for a good laugh.

 

:love::love::love:

 

I just absolutely adore you, Mel. :love:

[dazzle22]

Don't know of places other than boards like this where you can get such a wide variety of viewpoints on a topic. You can't with a bunch of friends who tend to look at the world the way you do. It is interesting to post an opinion, and then find that some people see things totally the opposite. Most conversations in the real world rarely go that way.

[Cora]

I first joined this site about a year ago when I was in a LDR in which I got some awesome advice. I continued to stick around when the LDR went bad and I frequented the break-up and coping forums. I then moved on to the dating forum and everywhere in between. It's just an awesome place with awesome people. I do find myself asking for advice here mostly when I'm depressed though. Maybe someday I'll have something happy to post about.....although getting my new job was a happy post!

[pureinheart]

Don't know of places other than boards like this where you can get such a wide variety of viewpoints on a topic. You can't with a bunch of friends who tend to look at the world the way you do. It is interesting to post an opinion, and then find that some people see things totally the opposite. Most conversations in the real world rarely go that way.

 

Totally agreed...lol

 

Hey MM....just want to say sorry for all you have been through.....GBU

[Citizen Erased]

:love::love::love:

 

And I you, ladies, and I you.

 

Y'all almost had me tearing up there, we need to have PM's to catch up !

 

 

And that, my friends, is yet another reason for being here whatever the emotion of the day is : you will meet people who will become as much a part of your life as your neighbors or co-workers or friends. IF you let them.

 

My LS peeps were there when I met my husband, when I married him, when he went missing, and when I buried him.

 

They will be part of me always. Happy, sad, or just bored and looking for a good laugh.

 

:love::love::love:

I'm with the others, adore you to bits Mel.

 

I came here because I was unhappy and right now I'm glad I stayed because LS is the reason why I am so very happy now. There are a few bad eggs but overall the people here make it worthwhile. I have some friends now that never would have been in my life otherwise and for that I am glad.

[Pyro]

I am on this site because many of my friends are on here and especially one in particular.:love:

 

I also like to have a few laughs and give advice and I also am learning a thing or two on here.

 

I am as happy as I have ever been.

[xbluudevilx]

 

I also like to have a few laughs and give advice and I also am learning a thing or two on here.

 

I am as happy as I have ever been.

 

Co-signed. :)

[freestyle]

Don't know of places other than boards like this where you can get such a wide variety of viewpoints on a topic. You can't with a bunch of friends who tend to look at the world the way you do. It is interesting to post an opinion, and then find that some people see things totally the opposite. Most conversations in the real world rarely go that way.

 

 

Took the words right outta my mouth....................

 

I love exchanging ideas and/or debating, (when it's done respectfully), and it's all the more enriching when there's a wide cross-section of personalities, from all walks of life. A true melting pot...........

 

I enjoy giving advice as well, I spent many years playing "Dear Abbey" to

those around me. I try not to tell people what to do, but rather, nudge them towards looking at things from different angles and perspectives, instead of making snap judgements.

 

........if only I could apply that insight to myself.....

 

I'm very glad I found my way to this place.......the warmest of fuzzies to you all.....

[JamesM]

I came out of desperation. I stayed out of satisfaction.

 

When I first came here, I was frustrated, angry, and sad. My initial purpose was my sexless marriage. I have had a number of ups and downs in the marriage, but I know that due to help here and elsewhere, I have done what I can.

 

Now I stay here because I enjoy the camaraderie and weirdly, I feel that there are many friends here. I have had some very educational and deep discussions, and I have shared many laughs. I have received advice and even given a little myself.

 

Along the way, I have made a few PM friends...and even a couple of close ones (had to use that emoticon...everyone else is ). They know who they are.

 

Not checking in at LS every day is like not going home after work.

 

So while I started here because I needed help, I stayed here because I enjoy the friendship. I anticipate more enjoyment and friendships in the future.

[Bronan]

Ha, good question. I'm here because I'm at a weird impasse - not satisfied overall, yeah, but I'm also incredibly nervous yet slightly optimistic about a lot of stuff because I know what changes I have to make, I just have to go through with said changes. In other words, expect to see more of me over the next few months.

[lino]

I originally use to just read these message boards after my last serious (to me at least) girlfriend dumped me.

 

I posted on here a bit that year but not so much after as I think the site has taken a bit of a nosedive since then.

Reading what's on here now is actually a bit depressing and often makes me think 'what the f*ck is wrong with people!!'

 

Also reading things here kinda makes me think the USA has way bigger problems in it's society than ours does.

But I''d still love to go there as soon as I can for a nice holiday and I've always gotten on really well with all the Americans I've met

[In_Repair]

I came here a couple of years ago and lurked for a long time before signing up. I suspected my wife of having an EA and I desperately needed help understanding. I kept lurking, looking for guidance by reading other's posts and taking in all of the advice they were given. My marriage eventually fell apart. I was in no shape to give advice to anyone back then. I had slipped into a routine of getting drunk/stoned almost every night of the week, I was really angry, and I didn't even understand my own life. Even still, I could come here and find good advice or at least plenty of food for thought to help me help myself.

 

Since then I have come to basically understand myself and everything around me to a much greater extent. I have made positive progress in most areas of my life and I can't help but believe that it is in part due to the many pieces of wisdom I have stolen from all of you other LS members. So I joined, as I felt somewhat obliged to voice my input, even if it might not be much help at all or the popular view at times. At least it might help spur thought for some other poor bastard who is in the same position I was when I first came here.

[xpaperxcutx]

I used to lurk around this site when the option of being an anonymous guest was still open, and then I decided to join immediately after I had gotten involved with someone.

 

It's been a while and I still love this site, even though my problems no longer seemed that important.

 

I used to be addicted to reading the stories but lately it's become that I have to live my life myself rather than live through others lives.

[ann09]

I was researching separation and divorce and literally stumbled upon this site. It's been helpful. Sometimes I just come here because I get lonely and it's a way of interacting with others.