a hole in the pocket is a real pain in the ass

/DIM

Houshphandzadeh wrote:a hole in the pocket is a real pain in the ass

Seems to me that just about everything you carry in your pockets and in your wallet could be loaded onto your phone. Driver's License, money, keys, and so forth. I figure that will be the case in about 3-5 years. In the mean time, as I age, and I find myself carrying a lot of stuff with me (I pretty much always need wallet, keys, phone, sunglasses, and reading glasses) and recognizing the lameness of a fanny pack or man purse, the idea of wearing either cargo shorts/pants or a blazer all the time begins to make sense for the extra pockets.

Find out a couple in church is having problems. Both younger than me, but not by that much. The husband's mom calls me and starts crying and saying stuff that I don't want to be too particular about here.

I go to ask the husband about it, and he verifies it. I ask him if they'd like to meet with me about it. I'm not a counselor, I'm a pastor, but I know some pretty good places to refer them. I think the world of both of them and want them to work it out.

I send them both a message saying, "hey, is there a time we can get together?" and give a bunch of dates.

I get a reply from the wife that says, "hey, thanks for the concern but we both consider you a friend so we don't want to do this, we'll keep seeing our separate psychiatrists instead."

I'm a bit butthurt from this, tbh.

If you are having issues in your marriage, I think one of the worst things to do is see separate counselors/psychologists/etc.

My sister and her boyfriend of 1.5 years are visiting the next week. This will be the first time in 2 years that I've seen any of my family. Probably going to be a week full of booze and drugs.

Pray for my vital organs.

Rev_Beezer wrote:Find out a couple in church is having problems. Both younger than me, but not by that much. The husband's mom calls me and starts crying and saying stuff that I don't want to be too particular about here.

I go to ask the husband about it, and he verifies it. I ask him if they'd like to meet with me about it. I'm not a counselor, I'm a pastor, but I know some pretty good places to refer them. I think the world of both of them and want them to work it out.

I send them both a message saying, "hey, is there a time we can get together?" and give a bunch of dates.

I get a reply from the wife that says, "hey, thanks for the concern but we both consider you a friend so we don't want to do this, we'll keep seeing our separate psychiatrists instead."

I'm a bit butthurt from this, tbh.

If you are having issues in your marriage, I think one of the worst things to do is see separate counselors/psychologists/etc.

No offense but pastors should stay out of other peoples' marriages.

Rev_Beezer wrote:Find out a couple in church is having problems. Both younger than me, but not by that much. The husband's mom calls me and starts crying and saying stuff that I don't want to be too particular about here.

I go to ask the husband about it, and he verifies it. I ask him if they'd like to meet with me about it. I'm not a counselor, I'm a pastor, but I know some pretty good places to refer them. I think the world of both of them and want them to work it out.

I send them both a message saying, "hey, is there a time we can get together?" and give a bunch of dates.

I get a reply from the wife that says, "hey, thanks for the concern but we both consider you a friend so we don't want to do this, we'll keep seeing our separate psychiatrists instead."

I'm a bit butthurt from this, tbh.

If you are having issues in your marriage, I think one of the worst things to do is see separate counselors/psychologists/etc.

I think it depends on the circumstances. If the issues are rooted in someone's inherent individual problem, (or both party's individual problems), they need to be worked out individually in order to bring a stable base to the relationship. Sort of like putting on your own air mask before helping those around you.

UH OH FIRE ALARM AT THE MUSEUM OF THREE STOOGEUM

false alarm, thankfully

Rev_Beezer wrote:Find out a couple in church is having problems. Both younger than me, but not by that much. The husband's mom calls me and starts crying and saying stuff that I don't want to be too particular about here.

I go to ask the husband about it, and he verifies it. I ask him if they'd like to meet with me about it. I'm not a counselor, I'm a pastor, but I know some pretty good places to refer them. I think the world of both of them and want them to work it out.

I send them both a message saying, "hey, is there a time we can get together?" and give a bunch of dates.

I get a reply from the wife that says, "hey, thanks for the concern but we both consider you a friend so we don't want to do this, we'll keep seeing our separate psychiatrists instead."

I'm a bit butthurt from this, tbh.

If you are having issues in your marriage, I think one of the worst things to do is see separate counselors/psychologists/etc.

DIM is full of it, but I actually think this a thoughtful reply. I think it has more to do with them regarding you as a friend, and therefore perhaps being reluctant to be completely forthright or to push you into taking sides (not that you would). A responsible counselor will probably urge them to see someone together when the time is right anyway. Maybe they are even doing so, but thought this would hurt your feelings.

swishnicholson wrote:

Rev_Beezer wrote:Find out a couple in church is having problems. Both younger than me, but not by that much. The husband's mom calls me and starts crying and saying stuff that I don't want to be too particular about here.

I go to ask the husband about it, and he verifies it. I ask him if they'd like to meet with me about it. I'm not a counselor, I'm a pastor, but I know some pretty good places to refer them. I think the world of both of them and want them to work it out.

I send them both a message saying, "hey, is there a time we can get together?" and give a bunch of dates.

I get a reply from the wife that says, "hey, thanks for the concern but we both consider you a friend so we don't want to do this, we'll keep seeing our separate psychiatrists instead."

I'm a bit butthurt from this, tbh.

If you are having issues in your marriage, I think one of the worst things to do is see separate counselors/psychologists/etc.

DIM is full of it...

How so? Because I believe that married couples should stay away from their priest?

If two people believe their marriage is rooted in their religious beliefs, then their clergyman is a proper choice.

I am curious about your religious views if you think congregation leaders shouldn't have any kind of guidance/advisory role. are they just ritual technicians?

(<- not religious, btw)

Rye bread is delicious.

Houshphandzadeh wrote:I am curious about your religious views if you think congregation leaders shouldn't have any kind of guidance/advisory role. are they just ritual technicians?

(<- not religious, btw)

Yea I mean I'm an atheist and all but it's hard not to acknowledge that religion can be a huge part of people's lives and if you trust your Priest/Rabbi/Imam and believe them to be a strongly moral person then what's wrong with seeking guidance from them?

nm

set up an appointment to get my car fixed.
brakes and rotors all around
shocks/struts all around
oil change
front wheel bearings

1050 parts/labor. lookin good here guys

that's pretty good

Wheels Tupay wrote:Rye bread is delicious.

Arnolds Jewish Rye with Everything. so fucking good

I like all kinds of bread

Been downhill since the cinnamon toast I made in home ec