WOW! That’s some mouth you’ve got there, do you kiss your kids with that?
I find your attacking others and subsequent defense of only doing so in kind (to provide “repercussions”, as you so boldly put) as completely false.
You started this thread, ostensibly to deal with a mouse problem. People gave you advice on such, with some stating the foolishness of the topic and/or the poster’s (i.e. you) handling of such. Someone disagreeing with your stated behaviour, in response to advice you asked for, is NOT a personal attack.
On the other hand, using ad hominem arguments, (which you seem to excel at) is an attack, and one which you clearly started after implying that a few female posters were fat & lazy, similar to the feline’s they owned. This was unnecessary & started by YOU. My point was to demonstrate such personal attacks, by a fervent anti-cat/pro-dog woman such as yourself, (who ironically started a catfight), in the ridiculous context of their respective “human-like” traits. The point was obviously lost on you, and elicited a vitriolic, childish response. My mistake.
Marion, you have a Master’s in Psychology. You teach our children at school, and someday may counsel them with their problems. Do you really feel that calling women fat and lazy, or trying to make other women jealous based on what you can eat or wear, a positive attitude for the children you teach, especially the young girls out there who are bombarded daily by images of what they should look like and how to feel bad about themselves. Would you be ashamed if your kids read some of the comments on this blog?
I notice that you post well into the night, right before dates, and immediately afterwards, Christmas eve & throughout the holiday. This appears unhealthy, especially when the purpose is to argue with others & while you have kids at home.
As a mental health professional, surely you must see what your behaviour points too. Regardless of what actually happenend in your prior marriage, you feel betrayed and let down (and if infidelity on his part was the cause, then rightfully so). You have gone from a stable relationship, family, & home to having everything turned upside down. You appear to be a traditionalist, but now must compensate by being independent (in fact, you are forced too). You have lost control of many things in your life, and are venting your frustrations against men (who all appear like your ex) and women (who you view as threats). You desire control again (who doesn’t), but don’t want to be alone or repeat the mistakes of your last relationship. You want safety and equality in a relationship, regardless of who the provider is. On the plus side, you have an education, and a future that is wholly in your control. Maybe you should become fully independent and happy with your own life before seeking another relationship. In the spirit of the holidays, I hope you find peace.
