I also have a problem wrapping up conversations. I don't mind a little small talk, but how do you end it? So sometimes I say my last sentence over my shoulder as I start walking away. This is easiest to do at work, with a "Bye!" tossed in at the end.

On the opposite side of things, I do like to chat with people in stores. I like to tell people where the canned beans are, let the teller know that the yogurt is not all for me, that I like someone's nail polish, etc. And then I get awkward because sometimes people don't appreciate the small talk.

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Thanks for being understanding, and have a great day! You've definitely made mine better by being so cool. #Groupthink

And I love citrus scents, so I will check them out. Thank you again! #Groupthink

It gets annoying. Why not just trust that we are adults here, and if I want to engage in an activity that you would not do yourself, then just don't respond? You come across like you are trying to rain on my parade and throw some judgment my way at the same time, and frankly, I don't appreciate it. "Sexy Times don't need bubbles- Hot water and a tub are good enough." Maybe for you, but this is something that a lot of people enjoy. So if you don't, why do you care that I do? #Groupthink

It's really a once in a few years type of thing. We did this once before a few years ago, and no ill effects. I'm not douching with it!

Thanks for the recommendation and the defense! And I don't think it's a jacuzzi. I think the website says it's a soaking tub for two, but I might not be up on the newfangled bath terminology these kids today are using.

Thanks again! You're awesome. #Groupthink

Can anyone recommend a really frothy, fun bubble bath? My beau and I are going away for my birthday this weekend, and one of the things I made sure to get was a room with a bathtub for two people. What I'd really like is to have the stereotypical bubble bath that smells great, big bubbles, while we sip champagne and act frisky.

I walk by a Sephora, a Bath and Body Works, and a Body Shop on my commute. Any advice is very appreciated!
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I'm sending you hugs right back. People are unbelievable. #Groupthink

The thing that people who know me don't understand is that it really shook my faith in the world. I grew up never believing that good things happen. But I do have a real father figure today and for all of my life. My mother remarried and I call him dad. He's a good father to me. But it doesn't change the fact that when I was forming my personality and my views of the world, there was this trauma. And the fact that people say things like, "Well, since you don't remember it happening, why does it bother you?" makes me nuts. That's why it bothers me! If I could remember, maybe I could process it a little.

People who knew me then say I became a different child altogether after. I got very protective of my mother. Even though it is sort of in my blindspot, I have to think that it still affects me today, even though I love my second dad.

I've mentioned it twice to my mother, and she's defending him saying that he's very thoughtful and just taking his time. I guess if even more time goes by, I'll try again, but frankly, I'm a little disappointed in her, too. We had problems when I was growing up that she sort of hoarded all her memories and didn't talk about my father with me, because she wanted him to herself. So I see that happening here, that she really doesn't care too much that I'm upset by this.

Maybe I need to go back into therapy! #Groupthink

First, I have to say Woooo Giants! But there's something else on my mind too.

I think I just want a little commiseration, but my situation is a little unusual, so there might not be too many people who have been in the same boat. Basically, my father was killed when I was 2 years old, and so I have no memories of him. He was only 24, so he didn't really live long enough to leave a huge mark, and he was anti-social in a lot of ways and had few friends.

One of the men who was his very close friend reached out to me recently via e-mail, which he got from my mother. He asked me some questions about myself, if I am like my dad, etc. I answered as best I could, and said that I don't have any memories, so anything he could tell me would be nice and I really appreciate hearing from people who knew and remember my dad.

That was several weeks ago, and I've had no response. It hurts because he's the 'adult,' in the sense that he's my parents' generation, and he made the first move. It hurts to open that wound and talk about my dad with people, and I feel like I exposed myself and he's run away because maybe it hurt him, too.

But ever since then, I've been feeling like my old depression symptoms over this are sneaking back in, and it's because I opened that door to my own feelings. It's very hard to explain how you can miss someone you don't know or remember, but essentially I feel a lot of pain that I think comes from a place that is pre-verbal or pre-memory. I know that 2 year olds can't really form memories the way older kids do, but I think that there is some very deep part of me that still feels all of that pain, and because it is so old and can't be accessed or reasoned with using language, I can't fix it. So the way I deal with it is by compartmentalizing it away from the rest of me and not looking inside anymore, because it's no use even trying.

And now I'm mad at this man for reaching out to me, encouraging me to be vulnerable, and then disappearing.

Did any of this make sense to people who don't live inside my head? #Groupthink

The Giants were 9-7 in the regular season. If they win the Super Bowl, I think that will be the worst regular season record for the champ.

The last team to beat the Patriots this year was the Giants, so they've done it once already.

The Patriots have an amazing player Gronkowski who is a little iffy with an injury. If he plays at his best, I think they win. If not, Giants have a chance.

Victor Cruz is the breakout star for the Giants this year. If you hear what sounds like boos, the crowd is probably saying "Cruz." He really took off after Hakim Nicks got hurt earlier this year. Other people to watch are Manningham (Giant) and Chad Ochocinco (Patriot). Chad has not done well this year at all, so it will be interesting to see if he sees much action. Also, his father just passed away.

My boy Eli is having his best year ever. If he wins tonight, he'll have more rings than Peyton.

As a Giants fan, I think they look pretty good coming in, but everyone in NY is walking around all cocky, so I'm nervous now. #Groupthink

Every year, that's what my mother made. So now I do too!

And I'm a Giants fan, so this year I have a fighting interest in the game. Wooo! #Groupthink

I'm going to make some chicken chili tomorrow for the Super Bowl, and I have an ingredient question. Do you think cilantro and chipotle sauce would taste good together? I have a giant package of cilantro, so I wanted to use that in the chili, and I want it to be smoky, so I thought chipotles...but is that a good combo?

Thanks in advance! I'm trying to change up my game because I make chili all the time, the same old way. #Groupthink

Not too many people know about them. I'm so happy whenever I find other fans! My favorite songs are the Verb and the Rain. They hit a little too close to home when I was trying to decide if I want to stay with my partner. I did, but it was close.

And apparently they are making a musical out of Once! I wonder how that will turn out.

So that this isn't too much of a cool story bro situation, my point is, she is one of the highlights of my commutes in NYC. She's one of the many reasons I love this town, and I have no idea what her name is, where she's from, her story, nothing. And I think that's a little sad, because I really do think she's amazing. She brightens my day and I give her a dollar, and that seems inadequate. And unfair, when so many untalented people become big stars, and this gifted person isn't famous.

They are also the greatest concert I've ever been to. I think they aren't touring right now, but if you loved Once, you should see if they are going to be in your town. And check out the other albums by them as Swell Season! So awesome. Some of my favorite songs ever.