Instead, I have l-theanine, an ecig and the tv.
Everything sucks. My life is just filled with substitutes.
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I know what you mean… It has not been an easy day for you, but you’ll be able to deal with things well.
I wish I quit smoking already really, and soulmates are so rare, benzos I agree 
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How about a cup of coffee? I feel for you. Mother would often say “Can’t you find a substitute?” I think it was about my eating too much, then. I’d say, “No, you wouldn’t let me suck my thumb.” if it happened today.
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Well, @everhopeful if it’s any consolation, you’ve helped me immensely over the last couple of days with your advice.
Kudos to you for that! 
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Describe your soulmate, @everhopeful.
Thanks Patrick, that means a lot.
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That’s a good question.
- Intelligent
- Good communicator
- Shared values
That would be the top 3
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Best wishes to you. It doesn’t seem like too much to ask, but I know how elusive these things can be.
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I think it’s hard because the things that actually matter are things that have to be created and not found, and you have to find someone who is willing to create those things with you.
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It’s number 3, the shared values one that’s always been a problem I think. I don’t think you can create something if that’s not there.
What have the sticking points been?
Me not wanting kids was a big one for example.
Things will get better. This will pass.
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That’s right. I think that the older you get, the easier a sell that will be.
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I’m here typing while my substitute child (the cat, Stripes) sleeps on the piano behind me.
He threw up on my bed a couple of nights ago, but I still love him.
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I yield to your point, I was thinking of other things on people’s and my own lists, but you’re right about shared values.
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The times I had a cigarette and a soulmate near me… those may just be the highlights of my life.
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I need me a couple of fat doobs, a six pack, and a warm fire built for the end of my rafting trip.
And some grilled fish and of course some potatoes. Ill smoke the doobs and drink while i cook that night.
This though will probably never happen.
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I doubt this will make you feel better, buuuuuuuuuuuuut:
My TV was blown up by a direct lightning hit and my income is $6 short of covering my mortgage, so I can’t afford a new one (well I can’t afford life to be honest haha). I’m on day three or is it week three? of quitting cannabis and I have ran out of all sleep-inducing drugs. I’d even use Seroquel if I still had some, and I HATE that ■■■■. The most relaxing thing I have is magnesium tablets and a warm shower.
Mmm actually a shower sounds good.
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