Kate

I think you need to educate yourself on the arguments against Tim’s arguments. For example, if it’s true that an armed citizen could stop a mass shooting, how come that never happens? Under stress, highly trained officers of the law only hit targets accurately 18% of the time. Joe Schmoe with a gun is not going to be able to take out a shooter under crazy circumstances.

Guns kill 1300 kids per year in the US. 82% of those are boys. And almost 6,000 kids are in the ER each year for gun-related injuries. If Tim feels he needs ready access to a loaded gun, that means the gun is probably going to be easy for your son to access at some point. If it were always locked and stored properly and only used for target practice, the risk goes down. But if Tim is talking about keeping it ready at all times in case “something happens,” personally that would not be acceptable to me. I couldn’t be around that or put my hypothetical kids under that much risk. Even if he thinks he’s hidden the gun, kids are smart. A study showed that 39% of parents wrongly believed their kids didn’t know where their guns were kept. 22% wrongly believed their kids hadn’t played with the guns. Most kids will play with a gun if they find one.

Again, I personally would draw the line and say no way. His having a loaded gun around puts you and your kid(s) I’m significantly greater danger than you are now. Tim is demonstrably wrong to think you’ll be safer if he has a gun. I honestly would make it my hill to die on.

Were you astrologically compatible though?

I think 10 is flattering on your body because the top gives a good structure for your chest, then it narrows to give you a nice waist, THEN flares out again so you balance out your top. I think volume on the bottom keeps you from being top-heavy and makes you more hourglass, compared to the more columnar silhouettes. I don’t think it’s THAT poofy. I did poofy on the beach, though my dress was short. I think you can do it.

Oohhh, so basically just like dress shopping with a few ladies. I was picturing that you were hosting a bunch of people for a dress reveal and selection party, and wondered if that’s a thing now with the kids.

Ok, I just read the original post for the first time, and A) the guy just says his feelings are hurt, not that he’s devastated or suicidal, and B) Wendy suggests he examine his feelings and maybe talk to his wife, not that he take his own life or throw his marriage in the dumpster.

Betch, I took a long lunch and managed to keep up with this while getting a manicure.