Comments on: Best and worst of the week.

By: The Constant Reader

The Constant Reader — Mon, 02 Jul 2012 12:32:06 +0000

Hey there. Going through separation/divorce too. I totally get everything you are saying here. Hang in there. I know it’s tough and some days I wonder whether it is going to be worth it…but I know deep in my heart the answer is yes. We’re doing the hard yards now. I’ll raise my glass to you and you can raise yours to me! Cheers xxx

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By: MissL

MissL — Thu, 24 May 2012 06:41:20 +0000

Congrats on the UN! This might be a bit late, but did you apply through the Young Professionals Program?

By: Sezzard

Sezzard — Tue, 22 May 2012 05:12:08 +0000

Rainbow I’m so so sorry!!! I didnt realise your MM identity had been stolen! Thanks for clearing it up!

By: Anon for this

Anon for this — Mon, 21 May 2012 02:42:26 +0000

I’m sure they didn’t come up with that title themselves, but I agree it’s totally vomit worthy. It makes it sound like every other newlywed couple only thinks their love will last for a few years, but that they’re actually reeeeally in love, much more so than other couples. No one knows what will happen in the future! Feelings change, situations change – if it didn’t, no one would ever divorce!

I’m on your cynical boat. I had my heart broken and although I have found many wonderful men afterwards, I haven’t ever loved/been in love with like I was with my ex. And even though we had such an incredible love and joyous relationship, it still ended – so who the f*** knows what kind of relationship actually lasts!!

I’m starting to think people just find something “good enough” and then make the decision to stick it out – the decision (and not the love) being the difference between it lasting or not.

By: lady lawyer

lady lawyer — Mon, 21 May 2012 02:36:07 +0000

I would recommend getting experience in different areas. With the experience you already have you could always go back to family law if you wanted – so why not try something new? You might adore it. Definitely start seeing clients by yourself now though, so you get the experience. Also, it’ll make you look like you’re a prodigy if you’re seeing clients as a grad, as some firms just plain don’t allow it. It’s pretty standard in my firm so I was doing it about a month into my grad year – yet when I mentioned it to lawyers outside the firm they’d flip their lid and act like I was some kind of genius. So milk that opportunity!!

Re the friends situation – it’s so much better to have no/fewer friends than shit friends. People who drag you down, make you feel bad or bring negativity and stress to your life are not people you should keep around you. Get rid of them and focus your energy and love into positive relationships with good people who wish you well. I was in a very similar position a few years ago, and now all my friends are kind, loving, stable, hilarious and generally divine.

Good luck with everything!

p.s with the boy – how exciting and wonderful! Don’t stress about whether or not it’s love – just enjoy this beautiful time xx

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 21 May 2012 01:14:43 +0000

WORST:
- Feeling mixed emotions towards my husband (who I’m currently separated from) despite me being the one to leave him. Pathetic! Not having the self respect to put up boundaries with him & instead keep putting up with his crap.

- Having every man and his dog constantly judging me. It’s getting depressing and really overwhelming ppl telling me how I should be living my life. FFS! Try walking in my shoes for 5 minutes!

BEST:
- I’m baking myself a Donna Hay choc brownie slice (comfort food heaven!) and I’m going to eat it all myself too.

- My husband managed to go a whole 7 days without calling me a bitch or a c*nt. Yay!

- Apparently, I’m a shit mother for putting my child in kindy. Who knew?! Ppl who aren’t even parents themselves feel the strong desire to judge me and tell me how rubbish I am as a mother for putting her in kindy. Makes me feel like sh!t.

OMM: Marriage. Does it ever really last? Is it actually possible for two human beings to be married to the same person for 4o odd years and still love them all those decades later (while remaining faithful to each other)??? The current cover of one of the women’s mags out now shows Michael Clarke & his new wife Kyly Boldy with the large title “why our love is forever”. Now they really are a good looking couple and I’m so happy for him after the Lara Bingle drama he went through, however that title on the magazine cover really made me dry wretch. No one’s love is forever. OK I know I’m cynical because I’ve just separated from my husband but really – love just doesn’t seem to last anymore. So sad.

By: b

Sun, 20 May 2012 22:12:03 +0000

Thanks everyone. I’m trying to stay focused and thinking that in a few months time this is going to feel better – if only I could go to sleep now and wake up then!

Hope you’re ok Anon, break ups are agonising. x

By: S

Sun, 20 May 2012 11:12:32 +0000

how fantastic was it!!!

By: deb h

deb h — Sun, 20 May 2012 09:46:21 +0000

So pleased to hear that the concert was great! I am going on wed night excited!