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ROFL! That's awesome! ::big grin::

EXPLODING CHICKEN!

I have seen it. I think it is a great film.

I thought The Dark Crystal was cool, feast for the eyes, some winks at real world references, and mildly entertaining. I was hoping for a little more meaning in the film. Been years since I saw it, and it would likely be debatable, but I thought it was basically a pseudo-duality belief system, where only an outside belief system would want anything to change (that is, only a different belief system would 'want the situation at the beginning of the film' to change)... which actually is a rejection of the belief system the film portrays. If that makes any sense... ::wink::

I have always felt alone and I hate it! I have had no one. I am 34 and only been in love once and only ever had 1 sexual partner and she and I have had such a long history but she doesn't appreciate me, only what I can do for her. I stay with her because I have nowhere else to go. All my family who cared about me is dead and she always reminds me of how no one wants me. I feel so useless and just want to feel needed and wanted.

I'm sorry you're going through such a hard time, Morning. I wish I had some magic words of wisdom. Considering the fact that I've been alone since 2001, I don't.

Back in my day when you were alone...you were alone. With the internet it's pretty easy to find like-minded people. I had pretty much no one to share my love of horror movies. Even today my wife won't watch that genre with me. I had to trick her into watching The Guest..."Oh it's about a war vet who visit the family of his deceased comrade.....very touching story"....{She actually like it}. 34 is pretty young....you will find someone who appreciates you. Trust me.

Are you staying in her house or apt -- where you don't own the house or you're not on the lease?

If you've been with her a long time, and you don't feel she appreciates you, I'd recommend talking to her about how you feel in a constructive manner -- specifically letting her know you want to improve your relationship. She may help with how you feel, loneliness & other things.

Before you act, it's important to remember everyone likes what you do for them -- it doesn't mean they don't love or appreciate you. In a way we "use" the people we love. I'm not saying she does love you, I'm just saying to examine things fairly in a sober mind.

And people get into ruts... where they forget to express their appreciation of you, and even forget to give back to you. Sometimes we just need a reminder to "get back into relationship".

But after very careful consideration, if you two aren't compatible, you have to discuss moving on -- and begin "tilling the field" -- which can be a painful process, but the only way to a new relationship/life. You can't start dating a new woman while you're living with your girlfriend.

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Just curious. What got this lovely racist banned?

Sculpt, do you know something?