I really need my friends right now

Thanks Sue. I like Dr. Phil too. He is so practical and full of common sense.

Sue...I like the way you think!!!

She is great isn't she!

I know its easier said than done but I wouldn't stand for it, I wouldn't do ANY ironing, I don't do any for my lads cos once they said I don't have to do EVERYTHING and that they could do it themselves, so they got what they wanted LOL

At least on here you can tell us all how you feel Catherine and let out all those frustrations. You have it hard enough at the moment with your family concerns - he should be more supportive. It's easy for us to say don't put up with it but not so easy for you to do anything about it. I have other friends in similar situations. He probably doesn't like you being so popular and having lots of friends. Thanks for my postcard - it was lovely.

I also have a very good friend in a similar situation. In fact he's even worse than your husband, Catherine. He used to hit her but hasn't done that for many years. Now, he just bullys her,  mentally and emotionally, but it seems to come in phases. Then later he changes into something nearer a human being.....until it starts all over again. She is one of the nicest people this world could hold and even her three daughters (who still love their father) have encouraged her to leave him. I don't think she ever will though. She did say once that it takes courage to up and leave, with all it entails, and that she hasn't got that courage. Plus, she still has love for him after 33 years. His jealous, insecure nature has been the cause all along and I don't think he will ever change. I hope you find some solution to your problems Catherine, and we are only a click of the keyboard away whenever you need friends.

Thank you Ray, Stephanie, Sue, Lyn and Barbara. Your support and advice mean the world to me. You are all wonderful friends and I love you all!

Stephanie, your avatar is beautiful!

Barbara, I would love to go to the Rennfest if someone will go with me. It is no fun by yourself. Just let me know!

Your very welcome Cathy I don't think I will be able to make it to Rennfast, its a bit too far away for me LOL

Oh shucks! I was looking forward to your arrival! Maybe next year!  I'll give more notice.