I think I’m drowning asphyxiated I wanna break this spell that you’ve created you’re something beautiful a contradiction I wanna play the game I want the friction Muse, Time is Running Out It’s all about the friction. Friction (def.): 1. The rubbing of one object or surface against another. 2. Conflict, as between persons having [...]
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Posted by Susan Walsh on Mar 25, 2009 in
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Relationship Strategies
“A relationship, I think, is like a shark, you know? It has to constantly move forward or it dies. And I think what we got on our hands is a dead shark.” Woody Allen This is the hardest stage of surviving a breakup. And it’s also often the longest. You’ve done [...]
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Posted by Susan Walsh on Mar 19, 2009 in
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Relationship Strategies
After a breakup, there’s a period of mourning that occurs. That’s appropriate. But then, somehow, things go off track. You want him back. You start imagining that he will soon realize the error of his ways. You get a look at his current hookup, ewwwww, she’s gross! No way he could prefer her to you. [...]
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Posted by Susan Walsh on Mar 17, 2009 in
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When you’re going through a breakup, the first couple of days are a blur. You’re in shock, you’re in denial, and you have a whole lot of support from your friends. All that serves to blunt the effect somewhat. Then, on about day three or four, reality sets in. You. Have. Been. Dumped. Your world [...]
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