I'm tripping on cough syrup, ask me anything.

[Doktor Howl]

I cut myself off from Bourbon. you know how, for some people bourbon is "fight in a bottle"?

and for some people, bourbon is "naked in a bottle"?

for ECH, bourbon is "naked fighting in a bottle".

For Dok, Tequila is "werewolf in a bottle".

[BabylonHoruv]

What good is an internet girlfriend, they allow emotional outlets that my wife does not. 

That's more dangerous to a relationship than just fucking around IRL.  Just saying.

Quite possibly true.  Online relationships also create unrealistic fantasies that nobody can actually fulfil.

[Doktor Howl]

What good is an internet girlfriend, they allow emotional outlets that my wife does not. 

That's more dangerous to a relationship than just fucking around IRL.  Just saying.

Quite possibly true.  Online relationships also create unrealistic fantasies that nobody can actually fulfil.

Actually, it's the emotional quality that's dangerous, too. 

[BabylonHoruv]

[I'm tripping on cough syrup, ask me anything] Well, actually it's gelcaps, but same active ingredient.  DXM, not Pseudoephedrine.

I've always thought your name was a play on words, but I thought it had something to do with "Horuv" and the "V" being a roman "5", which looks kind of like an "S", making the word play pointing to some sort of Babylonian Eris/Horus hermaphrodite. I guess it makes more sense, then, that it's "Babylon, Whore Of".

So I guess my question is, since you're all fuckered up, what good is an internet girlfriend?

I really like that, the Eris Horus hermaphrodite thing.  My thought was always just Babylon whore of yes.
What good is an internet girlfriend, they allow emotional outlets that my wife does not. 

Dude, it's your life, but for what it's worth, that shit just ain't healthy. The girl I'm with right now and I go to couple's therapy. We've been together 2 years and some change now, but we almost broke up about a year ago, this time of year (well, Novemberish) because I went through a depression phase and closed off emotionally.

I recommend a "Neo" Freudian Object Relations specialist (those are the one's who don't take Freud so literally...). They usually advertise as "Psychotherapy" as opposed to counseling just therapist. Whether the issue of unavailability is yours or your wife's, It's definitely something to look at. Being married and all, I assume you've been together a more formidable chunk of time than my measly Two years and change. there must've been a reson for that, so maybe don't fuck it up?

going on ten years.  We have a good relationship that also happens to be open.  Therapy is a definite possibility once her deal goes through.

[BabylonHoruv]

Man, he's bummed out because his girlfriend dumped him and freaked out because his whole life is about to change. Maybe give him 36 hours before "GET THERAPY".

Yes, but there are rules.

Bourbon & Hank Williams, Sr.  <--- Recommended for busted hearts.

Would you have seen Johnny Cash swilling cough medicine?  Humphrey Bogart?  I just can't see him chugging theraflu in Casa Blanca.

I mean, if you're going through a heartbreak, you can at least show a little respect for tradition.

We're talking about the rave generation, here. Club kids. We're lucky he didn't put on a fur leotard, turn off the lights and dance in the dark, crying, clutching his glow-sticks and suckling a pacifier.

We have no evidence that he didn't, now that you mention it.

That sounds like good therapy, and healthier than DXM,  I wish I would have thought of it first.

[BabylonHoruv]

I cut myself off from Bourbon. you know how, for some people bourbon is "fight in a bottle"?

and for some people, bourbon is "naked in a bottle"?

for ECH, bourbon is "naked fighting in a bottle".

For me whiskey is loudly telling everyone my opinions in a bottle, and considering the confidentiality clause in my wife's deal would have been a really bad idea.

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

Man, he's bummed out because his girlfriend dumped him and freaked out because his whole life is about to change. Maybe give him 36 hours before "GET THERAPY".

Yes, but there are rules.

Bourbon & Hank Williams, Sr.  <--- Recommended for busted hearts.

Would you have seen Johnny Cash swilling cough medicine?  Humphrey Bogart?  I just can't see him chugging theraflu in Casa Blanca.

I mean, if you're going through a heartbreak, you can at least show a little respect for tradition.

We're talking about the rave generation, here. Club kids. We're lucky he didn't put on a fur leotard, turn off the lights and dance in the dark, crying, clutching his glow-sticks and suckling a pacifier.

We have no evidence that he didn't, now that you mention it.

That's very true... and very suspicious, now that you mention it.

I find it rather odd that he hasn't denied it.  It does raise some questions.

Yeah... if he didn't put on a fur leotard, turn off the lights and dance in the dark, crying, clutching his glow-sticks and suckling a pacifier, why doesn't he just come right out with proof?

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

What good is an internet girlfriend, they allow emotional outlets that my wife does not. 

That's more dangerous to a relationship than just fucking around IRL.  Just saying.

Quite possibly true.  Online relationships also create unrealistic fantasies that nobody can actually fulfil.

Actually, it's the emotional quality that's dangerous, too. 

The problem with online relationships is that they are basically fantasy. You construct 90% of the relationship in your mind, and it can be idealized to a fantastic degree, whereas in a RL relationship, a person's flaws and personality conflicts cannot be avoided and must be dealt with. It's possible to idealize a RL relationship as well, but it's more likely that you will accept the other person's limitations and not pour an excessive amount of emotional energy into them.

[BabylonHoruv]

What good is an internet girlfriend, they allow emotional outlets that my wife does not. 

That's more dangerous to a relationship than just fucking around IRL.  Just saying.

Quite possibly true.  Online relationships also create unrealistic fantasies that nobody can actually fulfil.

Actually, it's the emotional quality that's dangerous, too. 

The problem with online relationships is that they are basically fantasy. You construct 90% of the relationship in your mind, and it can be idealized to a fantastic degree, whereas in a RL relationship, a person's flaws and personality conflicts cannot be avoided and must be dealt with. It's possible to idealize a RL relationship as well, but it's more likely that you will accept the other person's limitations and not pour an excessive amount of emotional energy into them.

Yep, that was basically what I said.  Thank you by the way for defending me earlier.  I was far too dexed up to care, but I appreciate it.

[Mesozoic Mister Nigel]

You're welcome.

[AFK]

Oh, come on. We're (mostly) all adults here. We can make those decisions for ourselves.

Anyway, no matter what your professional purview, you really can't say that unless you've tried it yourself a few times.

That is also categorically false.  I don't need to try jumping off a cliff without a parachute to understand it's probably going to hurt if not kill me. 

[East Coast Hustle]

because methods of dealing with emotional issues are comparable to predictable physical effects of deceleration.

[Don Coyote]

Ingesting small amounts of mind alter substances, which may or may not be toxic at higher doses, would be more analogous to letting people hit you with clubs. Sure it has the potential to kill you, but in controlled conditions it might not.

[East Coast Hustle]

that's actually a good analogy since sometimes getting your ass kicked is also a good way to get over your issues.

[Don Coyote]

Which while not completely physically healthy for you, may be emotionally or mentally healthy for you, or spiritually if you want.