# Tomorrow may mark the end of my marriage. **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [November 9, 2004, 2:06pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrow-may-mark-the-end-of-my-marriage/273831 "2004-11-09T14:06:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 10
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Ujest](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/45deac/32.png) [@Shirley\_Ujest](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Shirley_Ujest)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2004, 7:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrow-may-mark-the-end-of-my-marriage/273831/181 "2004-11-11T19:03:34Z")
> [@TellMeI'mNotCrazy](#): > > I’ll dry, but I think Shirley volunteered to change the twins’ diapers. Sure, but you got to breast feed them. 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Snickers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/5daacb/32.png) [@Snickers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snickers)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2004, 7:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrow-may-mark-the-end-of-my-marriage/273831/182 "2004-11-11T19:10:35Z")
> [@Inigo Montoya](#): > > I’m assuming Helen took some kind of vow when she tied the knot? Was there an “unless” clause in there? If so then I’m totally jealous. If you’re so interested in what lessons the kid will learn, pay attention to what she’ll learn about the meaning of a promise. And how easily promises are broken. And how that’s OK. And how if SHE gets tired of HER own marriage that she can just get a divorce when she finds a new guy. OK, so **Helen** ’s husband doesn’t have to honor his vows, but **Helen** does? I’m sure he swore to some sort of love and honor clause as well. Fuckstick. SHE didn’t get tired of HER own marriage, asshole. HE did. HE’s the one breaking promises. HE’s the one trying to get a new gal. But I guess it’s okay to teach children that men don’t have to honor promises, only women do. I’ve got home-made Chex Mix. _::passes it on::_ ---
**Author:** ![Snickers](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/5daacb/32.png) [@Snickers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Snickers)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2004, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrow-may-mark-the-end-of-my-marriage/273831/183 "2004-11-11T19:12:07Z")
#@\*&% smilies! ---
**Author:** ![TellMeI\_mNotCrazy](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/tellmei_mnotcrazy/32/3419_2.png) [@TellMeI\_mNotCrazy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/TellMeI_mNotCrazy)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2004, 7:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrow-may-mark-the-end-of-my-marriage/273831/184 "2004-11-11T19:25:55Z")
> [@Snickers](#): > > #@\*&% smilies! Ewwww you LICKED the Chex Mix before sharing? How gross is that? :eek: No grosser than breastfeeding someone else’s twins, I suppose. ---
**Author:** ![fessie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/c37758/32.png) [@fessie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/fessie)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2004, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrow-may-mark-the-end-of-my-marriage/273831/185 "2004-11-11T20:20:41Z")
:checking in via cell phone: Is everything OK? Any word from Helen? Shirley’s not trying to breastfeed my twins again, is she? Tell her I said to remember they’ve got teeth. If I’m not back when Helen gets here, send her hugs from me. I have a hunch the whole situation is more complicated than can be explained in a Doper thread (isn’t it always?). But Helen’s a really smart, strong woman and I have every confidence in her judgement. If she decided to keep working on her relationship it would undoubtedly be for good reasons. I’ll pick up some wine for later. Any requests? ---
**Author:** ![Elza\_B](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Elza\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elza_B)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2004, 8:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrow-may-mark-the-end-of-my-marriage/273831/186 "2004-11-11T20:42:33Z")
> [@fessie](#): > > :checking in via cell phone: > > Is everything OK? Any word from Helen? Shirley’s not trying to breastfeed my twins again, is she? Tell her I said to remember they’ve got teeth. > > If I’m not back when Helen gets here, send her hugs from me. I have a hunch the whole situation is more complicated than can be explained in a Doper thread (isn’t it always?). But Helen’s a really smart, strong woman and I have every confidence in her judgement. If she decided to keep working on her relationship it would undoubtedly be for good reasons. > > I’ll pick up some wine for later. Any requests? Boone’s Farm Strawberry Wine. Best wine for breakups, bitches, and boo-yas. Actually, it just tastes kinda nifty. I brought some Trader Joe’s Triple Ginger Snaps. Even the twins can have those. Ava ---
**Author:** ![ivylass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9de053/32.png) [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2004, 8:59pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrow-may-mark-the-end-of-my-marriage/273831/187 "2004-11-11T20:59:46Z")
Ava Ava Ava. _shakes head_ How could you forget the Ben and Jerry’s? No low-fat sugar free soy crap here…we need the milk fat!! I want the one with the fudge core, but first I have to wash my hands…at least the weeding is done. ---
**Author:** ![shamrock227](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@shamrock227](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shamrock227)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2004, 9:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrow-may-mark-the-end-of-my-marriage/273831/188 "2004-11-11T21:03:12Z")
I’m allergic to strawberries, could you also grab a bottle of Cabernet? Thanks 🙂 Helen, as you can see, we are all thinking about you. I really am hoping this is all working out the way you want it to… {{Hugs!}} ---
**Author:** ![35340](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/3/8baadc/32.png) [@35340](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/35340)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2004, 9:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrow-may-mark-the-end-of-my-marriage/273831/189 "2004-11-11T21:15:01Z")
\_shows up with chocolate silk pie and Kahluas for all_ _extra whipped cream on the three year old’s slice_\ ---
**Author:** ![Elza\_B](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/6a8cbe/32.png) [@Elza\_B](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elza_B)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2004, 9:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrow-may-mark-the-end-of-my-marriage/273831/190 "2004-11-11T21:24:04Z")
> [@ivylass](#): > > Ava Ava Ava. _shakes head_ > > How could you forget the Ben and Jerry’s? No low-fat sugar free soy crap here…we need the milk fat!! > > I want the one with the fudge core, but first I have to wash my hands…at least the weeding is done. **hangs head in shame** Sorry. You’d think after two years here, I’d know better. But the Triple Ginger Snaps are REALLY good - real pieces of chewy ginger goodness inside…nice and sharp… Okay. I’ll just go get the damn ice cream already. 😃 Ava ---
**Author:** ![ivylass](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/9de053/32.png) [@ivylass](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ivylass)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2004, 10:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrow-may-mark-the-end-of-my-marriage/273831/191 "2004-11-11T22:00:32Z")
> [@avabeth](#): > > **hangs head in shame** > > Sorry. You’d think after two years here, I’d know better. > > But the Triple Ginger Snaps are REALLY good - real pieces of chewy ginger goodness inside…nice and sharp… > > Okay. I’ll just go get the damn ice cream already. > > 😃 > > Ava Hey, you can leave those ginger snaps. Can’t have too much sugar… ---
**Author:** ![The\_Devil\_s\_Grandmother](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/74df32/32.png) [@The\_Devil\_s\_Grandmother](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Devil_s_Grandmother)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2004, 10:22pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrow-may-mark-the-end-of-my-marriage/273831/192 "2004-11-11T22:22:40Z")
> [@TellMeI'mNotCrazy](#): > > No grosser than breastfeeding someone else’s twins, I suppose. What, you’ve never heard of wetnursing? ---
**Author:** ![Elysian](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/c77e96/32.png) [@Elysian](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Elysian)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2004, 10:48pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrow-may-mark-the-end-of-my-marriage/273831/193 "2004-11-11T22:48:24Z")
> [@shamrock227](#): > > I’m allergic to strawberries, could you also grab a bottle of Cabernet? Thanks 🙂 > > Helen, as you can see, we are all thinking about you. I really am hoping this is all working out the way you want it to… {{Hugs!}} There is _no way_ a strawberry has ever seen a bottle of Boone’s Farm. You can use that stuff to clean your rifle or rusty bathtub. Not that it’s strong – because it’s not – it’s the vinegar. You know those strawberry popcicles, the ones that come in plastic tubes for kids? That’s what it tastes like. ---
**Author:** ![The\_Devil\_s\_Grandmother](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/t/74df32/32.png) [@The\_Devil\_s\_Grandmother](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/The_Devil_s_Grandmother)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2004, 10:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrow-may-mark-the-end-of-my-marriage/273831/194 "2004-11-11T22:49:26Z")
Can we all have a massive Homer-esque forehead slap&D’oh! as we realize Helen’s probably off work for Veteran’s Day today? ---
**Author:** ![BubbaDog](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bubbadog/32/333_2.png) [@BubbaDog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BubbaDog)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2004, 11:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrow-may-mark-the-end-of-my-marriage/273831/195 "2004-11-11T23:23:18Z")
> [@avabeth](#): > > Boone’s Farm Strawberry Wine. Best wine for breakups, bitches, and boo-yas. > > Actually, it just tastes kinda nifty. No thanks. I cuaght a great buzz on **Kythereia’s]** brownies. 😃 Hey, let’s go watch some cartoons. ---
**Author:** ![\_Deep\_F\_ied](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/_/7cd45c/32.png) [@\_Deep\_F\_ied](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/_Deep_F_ied)\ **Post date:** [November 11, 2004, 11:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrow-may-mark-the-end-of-my-marriage/273831/196 "2004-11-11T23:35:50Z")
> [@The Devil's Grandmother](#): > > Can we all have a massive Homer-esque forehead slap&D’oh! as we realize Helen’s probably off work for Veteran’s Day today? D’oh! ---
**Author:** ![Guinastasia](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/guinastasia/32/5751_2.png) [@Guinastasia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Guinastasia)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2004, 1:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrow-may-mark-the-end-of-my-marriage/273831/197 "2004-11-12T01:33:28Z")
Hey everyone, I made pierogies! Who wants some? ---
**Author:** ![Kythereia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/e8c25b/32.png) [@Kythereia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Kythereia)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2004, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrow-may-mark-the-end-of-my-marriage/273831/198 "2004-11-12T01:34:32Z")
> [@BubbaDog](#): > > No thanks. I cuaght a great buzz on **Kythereia’s]** brownies. 😃 > > Hey, let’s go watch some cartoons. Bwahahaha… _evil chuckle_ Hey, at least we’ve got this party going for her when she gets back! ---
**Author:** ![MrFantsyPants](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ba0ec/32.png) [@MrFantsyPants](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MrFantsyPants)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2004, 1:47am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrow-may-mark-the-end-of-my-marriage/273831/199 "2004-11-12T01:47:16Z")
damnit, the suspense is killing me. Anyone want some leftover halloween candies? I got Mars, Twix and those gross halloween kisses left. ---
**Author:** ![shamrock227](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/d78d45/32.png) [@shamrock227](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/shamrock227)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2004, 2:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrow-may-mark-the-end-of-my-marriage/273831/200 "2004-11-12T02:03:15Z")
> [@Guinastasia](#): > > Hey everyone, I made pierogies! Who wants some? me me me! I love pierogies and those look Delicious. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrow-may-mark-the-end-of-my-marriage/273831.md?page=9) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/tomorrow-may-mark-the-end-of-my-marriage/273831.md?page=11)