he should either take his lumps like a man or really stand up for himself if he believes that he is in the right and in either case demand some delicious cookies too because he deserves them.

Mmmmm. Want some of her delicious cookies....

MJ, you're right about "poor me."

I was with my extended family yesterday, and I saw "poor me" in every single conversation. It's a generational thing ... afraid to go after what we really want ... excusing ourselves by pointing out the disadvantages. I really, really hate it.