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vanny @vandana7 (102568) • India 26 Feb 10

My poor papa, he is 75 years old. He sleeps less in night time, and more in the day time. More often than not, it is while he watches those sob stories that our television serials are all made of. Just then, somebody is kind...

tackle

telecallers

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KATRINKA That is funnay and a very original way of handling telemarketers!

26 Feb 10

pyewacket @pyewacket (43903) • United States 19 Feb 10

Okay this is geared mainly for my fellow writing friends who may submit articles to Associated Content. I've been with them for some three years. They used to pay pretty well especially when submitted an article as upfront payment...

discouraged

this sucks

writng sites getting worse

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KATRINKA Angela Hoy gives a lot of good advice. I enjoy her newsletter. I totally agree with you...

26 Feb 10

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KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 21 Oct 08

I work in a call center, and I do love my job. Yesterday, however, was one of the worst days. I was literally verbally abused all day. I heard so many variations of "go ____ yourself." All of the rude callers were people who did...

verbally abusive people

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KATRINKA I am sorry you had that bad experience. I hope it wasn't someone from my company. I am so sorryfor your loss. I wish in our company we would have a training class on how to handle difficult callers. Maybe something like that once a year or so. The only...

31 Oct 09

KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 1 Aug 09

I'm venting and also looking for advice, though I don't think there's much more I can do in this situation. Last winter I broke up with a guy who I was letting live with me at the time. I was sick of his suicide threats and crying...

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KATRINKA Thanks for this post as well. I do carry pepper spray, and I'm still very cautious, even though he seems to have slacked off. I had a close call at the grocery store yesterday, or so I thought. My sweetie and I were heading to our car after our shopping, and I...

31 Oct 09

KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 9 Mar 09

After much resistance, I broke my own rule about dating people at work. I've known this guy for about a year, and we've been working on the same team. We had always gotten along well and had a lot of common interests. So I few...

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KATRINKA Thanks for asking. Congratulations for being married for 40 years! To answer your questions...It is working out well. We're still best friends, and we are planning to get married. And we still have our jobs. We still work for the same company and still work on...

31 Oct 09

KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 1 Aug 09

I'm venting and also looking for advice, though I don't think there's much more I can do in this situation. Last winter I broke up with a guy who I was letting live with me at the time. I was sick of his suicide threats and crying...

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KATRINKA Thanks for sharing your experience. Ironically, I was in an abusive marriage for 17 years. I was too stupid to see this guy was unstable as well. He is also an ex-Marine. Ironic, huh?

2 Aug 09

KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 1 Aug 09

I'm venting and also looking for advice, though I don't think there's much more I can do in this situation. Last winter I broke up with a guy who I was letting live with me at the time. I was sick of his suicide threats and crying...

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KATRINKA Thank you for responding. I've been afraid to make friends with my neighbors because I've been thinking the less who know where I am, the better. Maybe I should get to know my neighbors so they can keep an eye out. Thanks again.

2 Aug 09

KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 1 Aug 09

I'm venting and also looking for advice, though I don't think there's much more I can do in this situation. Last winter I broke up with a guy who I was letting live with me at the time. I was sick of his suicide threats and crying...

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KATRINKA Thanks...

2 Aug 09

KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 1 Aug 09

I'm venting and also looking for advice, though I don't think there's much more I can do in this situation. Last winter I broke up with a guy who I was letting live with me at the time. I was sick of his suicide threats and crying...

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KATRINKA Thanks so much!

2 Aug 09

KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 1 Aug 09

I'm venting and also looking for advice, though I don't think there's much more I can do in this situation. Last winter I broke up with a guy who I was letting live with me at the time. I was sick of his suicide threats and crying...

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KATRINKA Thanks for the advice. I've been keeping a log of when I see him and where. I don't have all the text messages, but I have saved the ones I got after I got my new phone and before I changed my number. I am kicking myself. I knew him practically all my life....

2 Aug 09

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KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 1 Aug 09

I'm venting and also looking for advice, though I don't think there's much more I can do in this situation. Last winter I broke up with a guy who I was letting live with me at the time. I was sick of his suicide threats and crying...

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KATRINKA Thanks for your thoughtful response. My boss is aware of the situation, and she's been helpful. She said all I have to do is if he shows up at my work is to call the police. There are a number of people at work who promised to jump him if he does show up at...

2 Aug 09

KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 1 Aug 09

I'm venting and also looking for advice, though I don't think there's much more I can do in this situation. Last winter I broke up with a guy who I was letting live with me at the time. I was sick of his suicide threats and crying...

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KATRINKA Thanks for taking time to respond...

2 Aug 09

KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 1 Aug 09

I'm venting and also looking for advice, though I don't think there's much more I can do in this situation. Last winter I broke up with a guy who I was letting live with me at the time. I was sick of his suicide threats and crying...

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KATRINKA Great advice. Thanks for taking the time to respond.

2 Aug 09

KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 1 Aug 09

I'm venting and also looking for advice, though I don't think there's much more I can do in this situation. Last winter I broke up with a guy who I was letting live with me at the time. I was sick of his suicide threats and crying...

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KATRINKA My daughter doesn't live with me, but he does know where she lives, in another town. I'm worried about her. I did check with my landlord, and I'd have to buy out my lease to get out of it. I have 9 months left. The guy carries a gun everywhere he goes. But I...

2 Aug 09

KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 1 Aug 09

I'm venting and also looking for advice, though I don't think there's much more I can do in this situation. Last winter I broke up with a guy who I was letting live with me at the time. I was sick of his suicide threats and crying...

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KATRINKA I am going to file a police report. I hope the police don't laugh at me and say oh, poor scared little girl. In this county the person has to physically do something before they will take action. I do have friends at work who know people in the police dept. I...

2 Aug 09

KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 1 Aug 09

I'm venting and also looking for advice, though I don't think there's much more I can do in this situation. Last winter I broke up with a guy who I was letting live with me at the time. I was sick of his suicide threats and crying...

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KATRINKA I've never even thought about doing that. I guess I keep hoping if I don't react, he'll eventually give up and go away. Thanks for responding!

2 Aug 09

KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 1 Aug 09

I'm venting and also looking for advice, though I don't think there's much more I can do in this situation. Last winter I broke up with a guy who I was letting live with me at the time. I was sick of his suicide threats and crying...

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KATRINKA Thanks again. In this county, particularly, you have to be beaten to a pulp before the police do anything. I have a friend who has an abusive husband, and they tried to arrest her for fighting back. This county is messed up.

2 Aug 09

KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 1 Aug 09

I'm venting and also looking for advice, though I don't think there's much more I can do in this situation. Last winter I broke up with a guy who I was letting live with me at the time. I was sick of his suicide threats and crying...

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KATRINKA Thank you for your response! I wasn't sure if his behavior qualified as stalking, but it certainly feels that way. Thanks for the advice.

1 Aug 09

KATRINKA @KATRINKA (1624) • United States 1 Aug 09

I'm venting and also looking for advice, though I don't think there's much more I can do in this situation. Last winter I broke up with a guy who I was letting live with me at the time. I was sick of his suicide threats and crying...

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KATRINKA Thanks for your response. You are correct. I won't know unless I ask.

1 Aug 09

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