Those black coats are very distinguished bandage, and are remarkably good at concealing advanced intoxication to memebers of the bouncing establishment
I need a new coat for evening wear though. I like the look of this one, I may get the scarf as well. It’s spectacular
That would give a fella a cracking Withnail look, WTB, a few swigs of toilet duck and you’d be set for a night out.
I’m not quite rakish enough for that image SS**. I will take the toilet duck suggestion on board though.
Women go crazy for that wild streak, and as a bonus I’d be practically germ free.
Girls are easy
They really are
I filled in the bit you missed
did you get a grope of a young wan last night.
what is it you called it before, a ‘score’?
I’ve been overcome with a real sense of melancholy over the past few days and I can only put it down to parting company with my girlfriend last week. Now, the likes of Jugs, Rocko, Appendage, Clarkey and cesc4 have really rallied around and provided me with some great support offline but it’s not getting any easier. Does anyone have any advice on how I can get through this as my head’s all over the shop? I’d be particularly interested to hear from Kevin on this matter.
Just blow her up again Bandage, you’ll be grand.
The lads might tell you to go out and score some randomer to get over this but that’s not the right thing to do, it’s a grieving process you’re going through, take your time, don’t be afraid to cry or talk to any of us about how you’re feeling. And remember, time is a great healer.
Thinking of you Bandage.
Despite Bandage’s gruff exterior, I get the impression he is terribly cut up about the breakdown of this relationship - again.
I can only apologise that I was not in Dublin at the time this happen to lend you a shoulder to cry on (I would be sitting down of course) but needless to say that my thoughts are with you friend at this difficult time.
Bandage crying into your shoulder while you are sitting on a seat is a funny image.
Ah Bandage thats terrible news. If anything I fear you are too much of a romantic and seem to hold potential girlfriends to a unrealistic disney like standard.
A great place to meet women is sporting events i.e. GAA matches etc.
Chin up slugger theres plenty more Gee in the Sea
Tinnion is right. Score several randomers, in as rapid a succession as you can manage.
Also, long rambling emails to the ex-girlfriend in question are a sure way to rediscover your dignity.
Thanks everyone for their kind words. Clearly, internet friends are as real as any others and those who say otherwise are blatantly wrong. In truth, I didn’t think I’d care when I broke up with her but the actual experience has been awfully different. In fairness, I sent her a lovely text and thought that would be it but I’m really feeling down about the whole thing and can’t stop thinking about it. I reckoned setting her free was the fairest thing to do given I was fully sure that I had no interest in commitment but now I’ve got that nagging feeling that I should maybe have met up with her when I was sober. Tough times.
Bandage this may help.
http://www.ehow.com/how_116958_mend-broken-heart.html
Days 1 and 2
Step 1Breathe. All you can do is survive this first and difficult day. Take one day at a time. Give yourself permission to mourn. Call in sick at work, sleep all day, eat too much ice cream, sob.
Step 2Congratulate yourself for being human: It is only when you open yourself to love that your heart can break. Develop and repeat a helpful mantra to get you through the initial shock and pain, such as “This too shall pass” or “I will survive.”
Step 3Reach out to a close friend or family member. It helps to share your thoughts with others. Watch a movie to distract yourself. Choose a comedy that has cheered you up in the past. Or watch a movie that’s guaranteed to make you sob–it may surprise you how good that feels.
Month 1
Step 1Week 1: Force yourself to go out even if you are feeling despondent. Take yourself out for a cup of coffee or go on a long walk. Express your emotions in a way that comes naturally. Write in a journal, paint, sculpt or play music. Do daily cardiovascular exercise–the endorphins will give your spirits an immediate lift. Resist the urge to call your ex. Instead, write a letter. Don’t mail it. Go out of town for the weekend to distance yourself from the temptation to call your ex. Visit an old friend or go back home to your roots. A change of environment does wonders for the spirit. Put everything that reminds you of your ex in a box and seal it. Throw it away, donate it to charity or ask a friend to hold on to it indefinitely.
Step 2Week 2: Surround yourself with friends. This may mean reaching out to people you fell out of touch with during the relationship. Make lists to help you regain your confidence and identity: a list of your friends, of things you like, of what you want to accomplish in the next decade. Spoil yourself: Get a new hairstyle, have a spa day or go shopping. Resist the urge to call your ex.
Step 3Week 3: Assess the experience. Have you learned anything about yourself? Does the experience make you more empathetic to others who’ve suffered a hardship? Begin an activity that will fill your time, distract your mind and rebuild your confidence. Train for a marathon, take up yoga or learn a new language. Resist the urge to call your ex. Volunteer your time at a local homeless shelter, soup kitchen or tutoring center. It will take your mind off your own woes and keep your suffering in perspective.
Step 4Week 4: Continue regular socializing and exercising. While socializing, though, make sure you don’t depend on alcohol or drugs to dull the pain. Call your ex if you feel it would be helpful. Resist if you merely want to say hurtful things. Consider dating other people, but be wary of rebound relationships. Understand that you will need to experience and process sadness, anger, guilt and fear to fully heal. Burying or ignoring these emotions will thwart the healing process. Write, cry, share the feelings with friends.
Months 3 to 6
Step 1Force yourself to go on dates. You’ll be surprised to discover that your heart can still flutter over someone. It’s part of the healing process.
Step 2Consult a psychiatrist if you are experiencing symptoms of depression, such as lack of appetite, insomnia or too much sleeping, low self-esteem, and an inability to concentrate or carry out routine tasks. Ask a friend or physician to recommend one who is experienced in treating depression.
Step 3Remember that healing is a process that takes time. Expect waves of sadness, anger, guilt or fear even after you think you are over it. Give your heart time to heal.
One year and beyond
Step 1Compartmentalize the experience in your memory: “My heart was broken once. It really hurt and I’m glad it’s over.”
Step 2Reach out to your ex if you want to re-establish a friendship. Do not harbor secret ambitions of winning him or her back. You’ll only set yourself up for another heartbreak.
Have you texted her while sober?
Look what this did to Thrawneen
Nonsense. Depend heavily on them.
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Spoil yourself: Get a new hairstyle, have a spa day or go shopping.[/quote]
I can’t recommend this highly enough
How does your hair look at the moment?
An old trick: (or more a recent phenomen)
Set facebook status to single. 2 results:
First, tap in you fucked off might reckon - OMG maybe I was - ‘its complicated’, ‘perhaps I was more than something he fucked when he was sick of humping his fist’ - probably sympathy ride or two out of it in any case.
2nd result - new facebook status is known by all your facebook friend including previous and future tap ins. Watch the texts roll in and the offers.
Bandage ain’t friends with the fatty on FB.
In other news, Farmer and Tinnion have new girlfriends.
ClarkeyCat remains celibate. And a legend.
This would seem to suggest they had old ones?
Interesting revelations. Photos will be supplied in due course I imagine, or at least a PM to a Facebook page.