I am currently finishing up my exchange in France where I've had awesome experiences and faced life-changing learning curves. Now I'm returning home to my extremely estranged parents who have been fighting all my life--deep, disgusting trenches of arguments that seem never-ending.
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posted by rhythm_queen
on Apr 28, 2013 -
48 answers
I have a good husband who treats me well. But he shouts in arguments every once in a while -- once every couple of months, maybe -- and I don't have a good sense of whether I'm overreacting to this. I'm curious: Is there an appropriate way to shout in an argument or is it always inappropriate? And do you or your spouse shout?
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 18, 2013 -
44 answers
So. Either my boyfriend's drinking or my anxiety about his drinking is going to ruin our (extremely awesome, otherwise very solid) relationship. I can't tell if I'm being crazy or not.
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 13, 2013 -
57 answers
I am in a really amazing relationship after a long, bad one. It is mutually supportive, caring, engaging, and honest—loving, in the best, most positive way. We never fight. This confuses me, and I need some reality-checking and standards for how normal good relationships are supposed to work.
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posted by sockpuppet yo
on Jan 22, 2013 -
23 answers
Looking for good, critical books and resources on martial arts and fighting. I prefer them to be academic enough to have survived peer review, but will take what I can get. Anything martial arts related would do, I'm interested in understanding martial arts and fighting in a more general sense.
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posted by Stagger Lee
on Dec 8, 2012 -
10 answers
How can we prevent our cat from ambushing the other cat when he uses the litter?
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posted by ridogi
on Dec 5, 2012 -
28 answers
I am the owner of a very small business which I purchased (with 2 silent partners) 3 years ago. On most days there is only me and two other employees.
The problem I'm having is my two employees have gotten into some type of conflict where they are now not speaking to one another.
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posted by drug_dealer73
on Nov 16, 2012 -
13 answers
It's currently illegal for promoters to put on an MMA (i.e. 'mixed martial arts,' or 'ultimate fighting') bout in NYC. I'm sure these matches go on nonetheless, even if it's just skilled fighters fighting before spectators, gratis. Anyone know where/how I can see a fight? Or what types of places host fights (I imagine boxing gyms?) in other cities?
posted by gracchus
on Oct 6, 2012 -
5 answers
I deeply hurt my partner emotionally. I was insecure and stupid. She was there for me when I wasn't for her. Now, I've gotten all my confidence back, and she's not present in the relationship. I truly love her and want her. Should we continue?
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posted by sunogenous
on Sep 14, 2012 -
26 answers
Moving in with my SO - but worried that I'll end up in the unhappy situation my parents were in. What do you do when you didn't grow up with a positive example of marriage/co-habitation?
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 5, 2012 -
13 answers
Please help me figure out what I should have done differently in this argument with my boyfriend. It gets long, sorry.
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posted by guessthis
on Jul 18, 2012 -
74 answers
My two cats are 6 and 5 years old, mother and daughter. They don't get along, especially now that the daughter is spayed. Is there any way to get these two cats to bond?
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posted by Sticherbeast
on Mar 7, 2012 -
10 answers
Am I repeating my abusive relationship? I had an extremely triggering fight with my boyfriend tonight, but he was the one describing me as "violent."
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posted by anonymous
on Feb 23, 2012 -
28 answers
How do my girlfriend and I deal with differing styles of communication? I'm a wait to talk it out person, and she's a talk it out now person.
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posted by Autumn
on Jan 4, 2012 -
12 answers
I want to learn how to fight, whats the best martial art for that given the classes offered at my school?
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posted by snow_mac
on Jul 26, 2011 -
25 answers
What would you do in this situation? Mind your own business, intervene, call the police, or something else?
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posted by seesom
on May 19, 2011 -
34 answers
Australians of Metafilter, I want to hear from you! I've long heard that turning your glass upside down in a bar in Australia is the same as saying you think you could take anyone in the place. For some reason, this idea fascinates me. Is it true? Do people actually do this? What happens when they do? Where did it come from?
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posted by Captain Cardanthian!
on Dec 20, 2010 -
49 answers
Is it normal to never fight with your boyfriend/girlfriend? Should I get mad at him for certain things?
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posted by sunnychef88
on Nov 20, 2010 -
38 answers
Does anyone remember this incredibly nerdy magazine article about various characters from fantasy novels fighting one another?
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posted by namewithoutwords
on Nov 8, 2010 -
5 answers
Any advice for a friend moving to Washington, DC, who is an ex-Air Force Puerto Rican (kickboxing) fighter studying Arabic at Georgetown?
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posted by metajc
on Aug 2, 2009 -
5 answers
After 3 months of trying to merge our cats into one household, should we just let our cats fight it out? Nothing else seems to have worked to peaceably introduce my cat into my husband's two cat home. Or should we wait until we move into our new home?
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posted by murrey
on Jul 13, 2009 -
18 answers
Is it possible to practice and brush up on martial arts? I can't afford a dojo and only have my wife to practice on (!!). I know...rather sad. But she is willing to learn so I teach her. Can I polish up my previous learning? I have 3 years in karate 2 years in small-circle jujitsu (wrist lock flowing techniques, and not the Brazilian stuff...which would be great, though)...and a smattering of Aikido. I am not looking to be Bruce Lee or the best cage fighter. I am wanting to perfect what I do know. Is it silly to watch youtube videos and books that I have (excellent reference by Marc Tedeschi etc) to refresh myself as well as practice teaching my wife? What are your thoughts on training in a vacuum if you will? If you have any training ideas or opinions I am open for your knowledge or criticism. I don't want to waste my time.
posted by snap_dragon
on Jun 6, 2009 -
7 answers
Recommend me some contemporary movies that have lengthy, intense, kickass fight scenes please!
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posted by ORthey
on Feb 26, 2009 -
63 answers
How do you & your SO stop big arguments before they start / if they've started, how do you calm down & make them stop?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 29, 2009 -
29 answers
my poor cat filter... we have 2 cats, brothers rescued together as kittens. Fuzzy-man is insecure and jealous and really dislikes seeing his brother get attention. Also, he seems to attack his brother (handsome-man) to punish him for recieving affection!
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posted by muscat
on Nov 25, 2008 -
7 answers
Does anyone know about a past or present culture or subculture where it is acceptable to start or end a fair fight with a cockpunch?
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posted by Free word order!
on Nov 7, 2008 -
11 answers
Cat conflict. As in fighting and spraying. Is there a way to broker a peace accord?
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posted by O9scar
on Oct 3, 2008 -
3 answers
I want to have a normal sibling relationship with my youngest sister. How can I begin to do this?
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 29, 2008 -
30 answers
Should I suck it up and extend an olive branch or wait for her to contact me? [Long, long post. Apologies]
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posted by anonymous
on Jun 13, 2008 -
12 answers
Now that I've decided to propose to my girlfriend, I suddenly seem to be picking fights with her. What's going on?
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posted by anonymous
on May 25, 2008 -
17 answers
Can anyone recommend comic-books or manga that feature tournament-fighting or gladiator-fighting as the central setting/plot?
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posted by robotdog
on May 7, 2008 -
13 answers
Cat collars. Ones that snap into action when in range of each other. Suggestions or better ideas most welcome. And of course I've included the whole exasperating tale for your consideration and/or amusement.
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posted by mu~ha~ha~ha~har
on Sep 7, 2007 -
18 answers
Having recently moved to a small flat with little outside space, my free-standing kick-boxing bag is of no use. Even if I had room to hurl myself at it, I'd annoy the neighbours.
What sort of equipment can I use to practice Thai boxing and grappling at home?
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posted by ajp
on Jul 3, 2007 -
8 answers
So, last night I was ejected from yet another bar, and I think I need some help.
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posted by Loto
on Apr 29, 2007 -
46 answers
