OK, I have scads of sexy underwear! New perfume I would like-just being frugal. I don't want to focus on sex b/c he says that we have to work on the cake before the icing. I always want the icing, then have cake later. ???

I make the majority of the suggestions as to what we do when we go out. I think his reluctance is that I've made many a scene in public places (jealousy, insecurity, taking a joke seriously...). Tomorrow I'll pick up a newspaper and see what bands are playing in the area. We usually have a good time when we do that.

He's not as adventurous or athletic as I am. I want to do MORE. He did bring up vaca. days a month or two ago. Maybe I could find something neat to do that doesn't cost too much and ask him to take a day off. Any suggestions?

Also, I really need help with staying out later! My one friend has kids and goes to bed at 9:30. The library closes at 9, the bookstore closes at 11. Would I go to a bar by myself? We always talk about where we went and what did that day/evening. Would I say I went to a bar by myself or lie and say i was with a friend. I know I need to make more friends to do stuff with.

How do I ask a co-worker: so you like to party?

I may go out with some co-workers saturday and it may be out of my town, so that will involve driving time and getting home later.

I could hang out with my sister & her kids once in a while. It depresses me to spend much time with my mom or h's mom.

**ungh! temper tantrum!

Thanks for the comments about what he said to the "guys." I'm also sure that if he meant what he was saying seriously, that he probably wouldn't say it in front of me!

ta ta for now.
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