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12. Oops, I didn't mean you should say that to him

Reply to Nuclear Unicorn (Reply #9)

Tue Jan 17, 2012, 08:46 PM

Jan 2012

But I'd bet a nickel he thinks that himself. I know I think that about myself, and it doesn't matter if someone says something to the contrary, I know I failed.

But you got my intended takeaway exactly right.

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Violence. I need serious advice, please. [View all] Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2012 OP

I think your friend is very lucky he had a kickass guardian angel that night. alphafemale Jan 2012 #1

Sorry you feel so conflicted, Unic. elleng Jan 2012 #2

You're human. UnrepentantLiberal Jan 2012 #3

This was a very intense post to read. Wow. You have a good writing style and a great heart to match. kayakjohnny Jan 2012 #4

It sounds like he did the right thing, and it isn't just a guy thing. HopeHoops Jan 2012 #5

I've been in your husband's shoes gratuitous Jan 2012 #6

I don't think I could bring myself to tell my husband he failed Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2012 #9

Oops, I didn't mean you should say that to him gratuitous Jan 2012 #12

Don't feel conflicted. dawg Jan 2012 #7

You have a tender heart. MADem Jan 2012 #8

"who couldn't use a buddy who can toss a Volkswagen forty feet with one arm?" Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2012 #10

Oh no! I (unintentionally) stuck my big fat foot in it, didn't I?? MADem Jan 2012 #13

Some people just deserve a good ass kicking now and again chrisa Jan 2012 #11

vibes to you one and all. applegrove Jan 2012 #14

Thats tough quakerboy Jan 2012 #15

I've hauled ass, I've gotten paid datasuspect Jan 2012 #16

we are so sure seabeyond Jan 2012 #17

You've gotten a lot of good advice but there is one part that I don't see addressed csziggy Jan 2012 #18

Your husband is a fine man of selfless action cliffordu Jan 2012 #19

You'll be okay. bluedigger Jan 2012 #20

All things considered, that wasn't violence. flvegan Jan 2012 #21

UPDATE Nuclear Unicorn Jan 2012 #22

There are alot of gay people in this world who wish they had a friend like your husband LynneSin Jan 2012 #23

your husband solved a problem Corgigal Jan 2012 #24