I love you guys!!

....add the drunken voice to this to get the full effect of this title.

Anyway, thanks for both commenting so promptly. I also wanted to note to you, Depressionista, that the post I did previous to the one yesterday was written one day AFTER you wrote your last post.

I think the list of rules that you laid out,Depressionista, are good and cover about any situation. Thanks for laying those out there. It is too bad not all friendships/relationships don't start with a list of rules/contract. It might help save a lot of time and/or emotional stress.

Here is my list of general friendship rules....

1. Please don't tell me that I am "a mess"....even if it is true. I don't respond very well to things of this nature and I can not be held responsible for how I do respond to this. You can say to me that you "are concerned about my well-being".

2. Please don't take offense to my frequent laughing. I tend to find many things, including things that are not meant to be, amusing. Sometimes, I can see where this would greatly offend people. I tend to be the one in the theatre laughing at a death scene,etc.

3. Keep in mind that I come from a genetic pool that is full of mental illness. And unfortunately, I am very aware of this. Double wammy. Not that I will use this as an excuse for any of my behaviors...but I do think that it accounts for some of my "oddities". Just take note.

4. Sometimes, I really hate to make decisions about things so I am more than open to others doing that for me. As long as it does not involve me having to ride on amusement park rides, watch football, or go to church....there are probably other things that I may object to but those are the ones that come to mind immediately. I will object if I feel strongly regarding the choice you are about to make but usually I am a pretty open person.

This is a good start...I'm sure I will come up with others. Thanks for being my friends. Hopefully, the rules are too stringent.