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I don't like to think of people in my life as disposable. That's just harsh. Acquaintances come and go, but it's understandable because there isn't much to the relationship to keep it intact beyond the casual exchanges. Am I decisive about ending relationships with some people? Sure. I love my friends, but you can't love your way through toxic relationships or people who hurt your feelings habitually or you can't give all of you and most of the other person in order to patch things together.

I guess I live by the rule that you should be really upfront about what you want and what you need out of people. The people that love you and care for you will accept it; those that can't, won't. And then they should be disposed... no... they should just go do their own things and you do you, proudly.
 

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well,

its my birthday, I have no friends, my folks forgot too,

yes, i have thrown away people, some on purpose, others accidently,

but, now I am alone, and it is very depressing.

so, dont throw anyone away, work at your friendships, just a occasional

phone call, just to keep in touch.

I wouldnt want anyone to be going through what i am right now.

No, I know there are worse things, but,

it still hurts, right in the gut.

dcw4
 

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Since I became a mailman, I try to treat everyone with dignity and respect. It isn't always easy. People can be real jerks. Some people receive the love, and change. Other people stay the same. I have had someone tell me they will never forget me for all the love I've shown people. I don't throw anyone away. No child says, "When I grow up I want to be a drunk, a hooker, a crack head or mentally ill ." Something went wrong in their life.
 

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Disposable people? They're not trash, they're ill. As hootie said, something happened to them to mess them up.

Alas, there are some people who simply are terminally ill--and that includes terminally mentally ill. The homeless, the indigent, the addicted.

They will be unable to look after themselves, earn a living, live with dignity...forever. We need to look after them. In hostels, in assisted housing, with welfare. I don't care how much it offends people's work ethic or principles of self-reliance.

And frankly, looking at massive corporate greed and waste, I don't want to hear how much it would cost to house the homeless.

Disposable people? No such thing.
 

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My watch stopped working today and I went to get a battery for it but the watch repair guy found it was broken. He said just throw it away. "I can't fix Swatches - they're disposable." I really liked my ultra thin Swatch, I had grown accustomed to it like it like it was part of my body. 6 years, 5 batteries, and 4 wrist bands later it's going to some landfill.

Go to a Swatch store.

They have a lifetime warranty.

I'm not kidding. If you don't want to throw it away, you don't have to and shouldn't. And if you do, you should look inwardly to answer your own question here.

Sincerely,
Man who's had his two Swatches repaired numerous times for free at a Swatch store. :tongue:
 

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I was about to say. I have a few Swatches I've dearly loved for years. Take it to a Swatch store and they'll have it repaired.

In my stupid youth I threw away two people and have regretted it ever since. Part of it was fear, part of it was not wanting to spare the time. Huge fucking mistake. I'm sure it will haunt me for the rest of my life.


Go to a Swatch store.

They have a lifetime warranty.

I'm not kidding. If you don't want to throw it away, you don't have to and shouldn't. And if you do, you should look inwardly to answer your own question here.

Sincerely,
Man who's had his two Swatches repaired numerous times for free at a Swatch store. :tongue:
 

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Five days ago I got a call from an old friend. He now lives in Washington state. He is one of those guys who always has some big idea that's going to make him rich, and always poor because of it. He just got out of jail and called me from a garage that he was living in. He was using a barbecue propane tank to keep warm and sleeping in his Jeep. He wanted money. He's done this three time before. I sent him money, lots of it. This time he wanted $2500 to pay for speeding fines so that he could get his license back so that he could get back on his feet. This time I hung up on him.

And I am not rich.
 

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Go to a Swatch store.

They have a lifetime warranty.

I'm not kidding. If you don't want to throw it away, you don't have to and shouldn't. And if you do, you should look inwardly to answer your own question here.

Sincerely,
Man who's had his two Swatches repaired numerous times for free at a Swatch store. :tongue:

I have a SWATCH watch that I gave my Mom for Christmas. It was called an "Alice in Wonderland" style SWATCH. Anyway, when my Mom passed away I gave it to my niece...somehow she gave it back to me. It doesn't work.

I guess that that is what I will do is get it fixed.
 

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Go to a Swatch store.

They have a lifetime warranty.

I'm not kidding. If you don't want to throw it away, you don't have to and shouldn't. And if you do, you should look inwardly to answer your own question here.

Sincerely,
Man who's had his two Swatches repaired numerous times for free at a Swatch store. :tongue:

I have a Swatch 'Skin', called the Swatch store oin SF and was told they can't open it up so no can fixie. If you're inside the 2 year warantee they'll give you a new watch if outside the 2 years you're SOL.

What store do you go to?
 

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I have a Swatch 'Skin', called the Swatch store oin SF and was told they can't open it up so no can fixie. If you're inside the 2 year warantee they'll give you a new watch if outside the 2 years you're SOL.

What store do you go to?

The one in Santa Monica or at Century City. No idea about the "Skin" watch. I'm pretty sure the warranty covers repairs, not replacements, though, so you may be out of luck. That, or they're jerking you around.
 
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What happens to people you throw away in life?

I never thought of it as 'throwing away'. There have been a few people in life I have put on permanent 'ignore'. Last year I discover that two 'friends' had been ripping off our company (taking kick backs). I outted them, and they resigned. Since then they have tried to make contact and I have not responded. In January, I cross paths with one of them at a trade show and when he offered his hand to shake, I just showed him my backside.

I have helped a lot of people with drug problems and they keep on fucking up over and over. Sometimes I think it may be best to leave them to their own devises, but I just can't.
 
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In January, I cross paths with one of them at a trade show and when he offered his hand to shake, I just showed him my backside.

Great, you showed HIM your backside, but all WE can see is your dick...What does he have we don't have?
 

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What happens to people you throw away in life?
I throw away garbage, recykes, and newspapers. People however, sometimes just outgrow each other, or they move on.

FWIW, most of times I tend not to forsake anyone not worthy of it, unless they've done something totally unforgivable.
Most of the people I've let go of have totally fucked up their lives even without me, and have made no attempt at bettering themselves.
For all my power, I won't let them drag me into that trap.