My UFO (unbelievably fabulous observations)

[BeingMe]

You can sometimes see people's location under their membership name. Some, don't like to have it known, but Hmama has hers.

[hoosiermama]

why do you ask?

[DanceQueen]

LOL! I thought "hoosiermama" was a clever way of saying "who's your momma"!

I had asked in case we were anywhere close enough to grab a coffee sometime...however, I'm up here in Oregon (that's Orygun to the rest of you)...a little too far for a coffee meet up!

[hoosiermama]

LOL! I thought "hoosiermama" was a clever way of saying "who's your momma"!

I had asked in case we were anywhere close enough to grab a coffee sometime...however, I'm up here in Oregon (that's Orygun to the rest of you)...a little too far for a coffee meet up!

it is...kind of a pun. cheap humor!

yes, I'm afraid that is a bit far for a cuppa. I am on the .alt tho.

[hoosiermama]

ok, here's my concern:

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/07/100727174909.htm

so isolation is generally accepted as a big stressor for everyone, not just me being overly sensitive to it.

[Puppy Dog Tails]

Hoozh, I'd be concerned if you WEREN'T concerned about it. Wanting connectedness in your life, and a level of intimacy with people, to me, is a sign of emotional HEALTH, not the other way around.

In fact, I have a problem with the opposite. I tend to isolate myself, intentionally, from friends and family when things get stressful -- something I'm working on. I "pull away." If that's a character flaw (and I think it is), then how can the OPPOSITE -- a sincere desire for more closeness, connectedness and intimacy -- be anything other than a sign of emotional health and maturity?

Puppy

[hoosiermama]

I think it's more just a "guy thing" as opposed to a "character flaw." Just something guys tend to do more under stress, whereas women tend to seek out connectedness. Perhaps one reason we typically live longer, as reflected in this study!

[Puppy Dog Tails]

Yeah, you might be right. Haven't read the article yet, but I will!

[hoosiermama]

it's brief....

[BeingMe]

Interesting article.