Guy's night out can be a drag sometimes - Las Vegas

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This posting is from: Denise McCracken
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That is probably the best article I have ever read about the subject.
It gets right to the point, and it doesn't leave out the suffering of
the wives, whom some support groups would prefer to push into
acceptance.

A wise oerson from "the original IRC channel" once said, "You have to
think about what [gender support groups] are supporting. Had I known
then what I know today, I would have sought out a support group for
people who wanted to QUIT doing these things, which was, in the back of
my mind, all I wanted, and there should be one to support the wives who
suffer as well.

With that said, why do I go to DLV? To see old friends, sometimes meet
new people, and for a vacation in Vegas. I also feel that DLV is a good
thing for some people, because it breaks them out of the "all or nothing
mindset". I wish that I had approached it from that point of view in
the first place.

That's why I push the "don't kid yourself" philosophy"...trying to be
passable is unrealistic, but trying not to look rdiculous and draw
attention to yourself is a reasonable goal. Having fun and enjoying
your vacation should be a priority, so I cringe when I hear "Is it OK to
do this in boy mode?" Of f*ing course it is...if anyone in your life is
pressuring you to do anything but enjoy a little time off, you might
want to consider finding some new friends. Maybe take up kayaking or
something, and don't do the rapids for any other reason but that you
want to.

-densie


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This posting is from: MissyMarianne
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Well said Densie... I agree..

Missy Marianne from Las Vegas


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This posting is from: LeeAnna
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Densie,

You hit it right on the head there dear. Very well said. I just try to
be the best I can be.... a MATURE (I hate that word) non-passing,
Trans-Soccer-Mom. When I pass it is due to others on drugs, alcohol, or
their glasses are in need of updates. But I still enjoy being me.

LeeAnna


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