DU Lounge Lonely Hearts Gather Here

[gemdem]

It doesn't matter whether you received a DU heart, or a Valentine from your SO, kids, etc. If you're feeling lonely, feeling blue, check in here and gather love from your fellow lonely hearts.

:-) :hug: :grouphug: :loveya:

:loveya: :-) :hug: :grouphug:

:grouphug: :loveya: :-) :hug:

:hug: :grouphug: :loveya: :-)

gd

[redqueen]

1. Heh...

guess it's just me and you, then.

[Nicole]

2. and me

:hi:

[gemdem]

7. Welcome!

:hi: :hug:

[Nicole]

15. Thanks!

:hi:

[redqueen]

19. Looks like there's a few of us!

:hi:

[Nicole]

22. Misery loves company

:hi:

[gemdem]

70. Let's think of it

as helping each other heal/cope -- whatever fits best. Let's try to leave the misery behind for awhile. ;-)

[Nicole]

71. Good idea.

:)

[gemdem]

73. Thanks!

Just doing what I can to help. :D

[ForrestGump]

3. I'm feeling pretty good, even though, technically, in a physical sense, if you want to be a

nitpicker about it, I am "alone" (yes, I did do the little quote-marks sign with my fingers before and after I typed that...it's mandatory).

I just came here 'cos any excuse to hug Ms redqueen is a worthy one....

:hug:



Happy Valentine's Day!

:loveya:

[gemdem]

8. Welcome!

I'm sure redqueen appreciates the hug.

:hi: :hug:

[redqueen]

18. Hi there

Funny thing how you don't need to actually be alone to feel alone, huh?

:hug:

Thanks & back atcha.

[ForrestGump]

23. Yep...in the not-funny-at-all sense

I've never been lonelier than when I was with someone and it was all wrong.

So, if it helps, you can sit by me any time you want. 'cos you're never as alone as you think you are.

[redqueen]

29. Yeah... you know just what I mean... n/t

[gemdem]

26. Very true.

Very sad, but very true.

[hfojvt]

32. "I may be lonely but I'm never alone,

every night I get one step closer to the danger zone".

I used to think I was always alone but never lonely, but that's like another song
"when I was young. I never needed anyone. And making love was just for fun. Those days are gone."

Now, though, I can have a virtual contact, of sorts, very quickly before I take my puppy to the vet. Then it is off to work. Early today, because the boss is still sick.

[gemdem]

6. Looks like we have company. :-)

Welcome!

:hi: :hug:

[redqueen]

20. Thanks!

:hug:

[Nicole]

4. Hugs to you too

:hug: :grouphug: :pals:

[gemdem]

9. Thanks!

:hug:

[SPKrazy]

55. I Want Some

uh :hug: hugs too!

:loveya:

[crim son]

5. Hi gemdem!

Happy Valentine's Day and I'm sorry you are feeling lonely. For you: Prairie Dog Love :hi:

[gemdem]

11. Not so much lonely as blue

But some time here in the Lounge helps that. Thanks for the PDA (prairie dog affection) ;-).

:pals:

[Guava Jelly]

10. sorta lonely

:hi:

[gemdem]

12. Welcome!

Have a good time in Mexico!

:hi: :hug:

[Guava Jelly]

48. Oh I plan to

thank you :7 :hug:

[gemdem]

69. Have a cold beer or two for me

Lime optional. I like Negro Modelos in a frosty mug with a bit of lime. Otherwise, I don't fruit the beer (man law).

:beer:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

13. I guess I'm in.

:hi:

[gemdem]

14. Welcome!

You stopping by should make crimmie happier. :-)

:hi: :hug:

[Starbucks Anarchist]

16. It better!

:rofl: :hi:

[IronLionZion]

17. Grouphug? I'm here!

:grouphug:

[gemdem]

21. Group hugs are not a problem.

:hi: :grouphug:

[JVS]

24. Nobody loves me because I spend all my time making crude jokes and drinking

:-(

[gemdem]

25. Even Steelers fans are welcome here

said the Browns backer. :-)

:hi: :hug:

[BuelahWitch]

27. I am a lonely heart

:cry:This is how I feel today:

[gemdem]

33. Welcome!

Sorry 'bout the cat wee.

:hi: :hug:

[BuelahWitch]

44. Thanks, it's kind of a joke

But sometimes you feel that way on February 14th...

[redqueen]

34. ...

:hug:

[Redbear]

43. I love your sig line.

Not enough is discussed about how much Bush's ascendancy and policy is rooted in the popularity of the Left Behind books and others in that genre.

Oh, and I'm in the lonely though not alone group as well. Nice to know I'm not alone, so to speak.

[BuelahWitch]

45. Thanks for the sig line compliment

I've got Idiocracy in the DVD player. Watched some of it last night. There's so much truth to that movie that it's SCARY!

[Redbear]

46. You're welcome.

I watched Jesus Camp this past weekend. It is very scary.

[sakabatou]

28. Yo

[gemdem]

35. Yo back atcha

and welcome. Like how the picture matches the avatar. Is the picture of you?

:hi: :hug:

[sakabatou]

40. I wish

It's Reno from FF7

[gemdem]

41. Okay.

A little out of my realm, but cool nonetheless.

[sakabatou]

42. Eh

Who cares.

One of his taglines is to end almost every important statement with, "Yo."

[xmas74]

30. Just sick and tired of arguing w/ my kid.

I'm ready to lose it.

[gemdem]

38. I understand

My arguments are with kids 6, 13-1/2, and 16. Only my 7-1/2 year old doesn't give me any grief. There are days it would be so easy just to walk out the door, but I'd come back because I'd miss them.

Hang in there.

:hi: :hug:

[xmas74]

47. This one is six

and an only child. We are working on day two of no school and she's mad because there is no Valentine's Day party.


I'm ready to kill someone.

[u4ic]

31. That would be me...

:(

[ForrestGump]

36. No it wouldn't be...

[redqueen]

37. ...

:pals:

[gemdem]

39. Welcome!

Although I didn't know you were a lonely heart. Still, you're welcome here regardless.

:hi: :hug:

[zingaro]

49. Count me in here, please.

The story is long and bleak and not worth telling, really, but I'll just park in the "Lonely Hearts" section. Thanks for the chair.

[gemdem]

60. You're welcome here!

Lots of ears to listen if you want to talk.

:hi: :hug:

[SPKrazy]

50. I Could Use A Little

:hug: or :hug: :hug:

:hi:

[zingaro]

51. oh you

:hug: :hug: :hug:

:hi:

[SPKrazy]

52. Hey Zingy!

what's happenin'?

:hug: :hug: :hug:

:evilgrin:

:loveya:

[zingaro]

56. Nothing. Nothing at all.

And isn't that usually the problem?

:bounce:

And with you?

[SPKrazy]

79. Zingy

just hangin' here with my peeps!

:rofl:


:hug:

[gemdem]

61. Here you go SPK!

:hi: :hug:

[SPKrazy]

80. ...

:hug:

:hi:

thanks!

[MsKandice01]

53. Well, technically, I'm not alone...

But, from the way I feel, I might as well be. Can I still crash the party? I promise I won't put my feet on the furniture!

[gemdem]

62. We'll even let you dance on the table

If that'll make you happy. Welcome!

:hi: :hug:

[Gidney N Cloyd]

54. Yehhhhhp, yep-yep-yep-yep.

[gemdem]

64. I know that look!

I may even resemble it at times! Happy Days -- my ass! :-)

Welcome!

:hi: :hug:

[Danger Mouse]

57. Girls...a pain in the ass...who needs em?

*grumbe grumble*
But I think YOU'RE fantastic, GenDem.

[gemdem]

65. Well, I need them. :-)

But all the same, you're not bad yourself! Thanks!

:hi: :hug:

[Danger Mouse]

90. You sure???

Okay.
Okay.
We need them.
Grudgingly. We need them.

[gemdem]

92. Occasional pain aside

Oh yes, I'm very sure that I at least need them. For those don't... Woo hoo! More for me! :D

Edit: spelling

[Control-Z]

58. I'm Lonely

I feel a little guilty saying so, though...I've got the kids and all...

It's nice to have a place where I don't have to pretend. Thanks, gemdem.:hug:

[gemdem]

66. You're welcome here!

And here you won't have to be dancing alone -- unless that's what you want. :-)

:hi: :hug:

[Norwood]

59. Checking in

Drink up kids! :beer::beer::beer:

[gemdem]

67. Welcome aboard! Mingle!

You're among friends.

I may just have to have a cold one myself!

:hi: :hug:

[CanuckAmok]

63. As previously stated, Fuck Valentines Day.

I hate it.

Not only am I single for yet another Valentines Day, I also have it to commemorate the anniversary of the legal end of my marriage. Now that's timing.

[gemdem]

68. My teen daughter calls it Singles Awareness Day

She's not very fond of it either.

You're welcome here, though. Shed your coat and the bad feelings. You're among friends here.

:hi: :hug:

[Norwood]

72. Smart girl!

valentines day has always kinda got on my nerves, even when I'm with somebody. All the lovey dovey shit gets annoying, and those vermont teddy bear and pajama gram commercials on the radio make my eyes twitch.

[gemdem]

75. Yeah, she knows the score

Which allows Dad to sleep easier at night. THANK GOD!

And if I hear another Kay Jewelers commerical, I'm going to get medieval on some diamond merchant's ass. :mad:

[TOhioLiberal]

74. Checking in...

...feeling lonely and blue. :(

[gemdem]

76. Sending a big hug up I-75

Neither rain nor snow nor dark of night... :-)

:hi: :grouphug:

[TOhioLiberal]

77. Thanks...

:hug:

[gemdem]

78. My pleasure

:hug:

[Norwood]

81. Drink up buddy

:beer:

[gemdem]

82. Thanks!

Going to the fridge now. :beer:

[TOhioLiberal]

83. I usually don't drink...

...but I think I'll make an exception... :beer:

[Redbear]

84. Wow. That drink is taller than you are.

Good thing you cant drive anywhere anyway.

[Norwood]

85. Its gonna be a bitch getting up for work in the morning!

:hangover:

[gemdem]

86. And that's different from any other day, how?

x(

[appal_jack]

87. lonely heart here...

...and working late alone at the office on Valentines Day no less. But my favorite distraction (DU) has made it tolerable (if longer - since I keep reading DU instead of working), and this thread in particular has cheered me up considerably.

Cheers & hugs to you all,

-app

Edited to add that the knife-slashing, blood-drinking chick thread that is currently nearby cheered me up further (avoiding that scenario is as good a reason to be a lonely heart as any) and made me laugh out loud. If anyone's still feeling down after this thread, read that one...

[gemdem]

89. Glad to help

I didn't think this thread would take off -- mine usually die a swift and ignoble death. I'm glad that this thread has helped some folks. It's made me feel better -- that's for sure. So thank you and everyone else, too.

Welcome.

:hi: :hug:

[appal_jack]

93. thanks gemdem!

:hug: :hug:
backatcha!

-app

[w8liftinglady]

88. my boyfriend has his "boy's nite out" on Wed.I'm nursing Arbor Mist

[gemdem]

91. Welcome!

Others also are enjoying beverages of their choice. Hope that he doesn't spend the whole night with the boys since he has someone waiting at home. :-)

:hi: :hugs:

[w8liftinglady]

94. thank you :)..I'm in the mood for a dirty martini ..yum

[gemdem]

95. Can't say that I've ever had one

I'm a beer drinker primarily. An occasional highball or Scotch on the rocks -- not much else, though. In any case, it sounds good. Enjoy!

Edit: spelling

[w8liftinglady]

i...got ahead of myself

[w8liftinglady]

96. if you like green olives-they are delicious..made with olive juice,vodka and vermouth..correction

2 oz vodka or gin
1 tbsp dry vermouth
2 tbsp olive juice
2 olives



1. Place an ice cube and a small amount of water in a cocktail glass. Place in freezer for 2 - 3 minutes.

2. Fill a mixer with all ingredients including garnish. Cover and shake hard 3 - 4 times.

3. Remove cocktail glass from freezer, and empty. Strain contents of the mixer into the cocktail glass, include one of the olives, and serve with a mysterious smile

[gemdem]

100. Sounds good

I'll keep it in mind -- especially the mysterious smile. :-)

[mentalsolstice]

97. Sigh, I'm here...

...and I'm happily married. It just so happened that one of those magical moments (being facetious) happened today, of all days. Nothing earth shaking, we're just spending the evening in separate corners.

So here I am, with all my DU sweethearts, :toast: :loveya: :hug: :grouphug: :pals:

[gemdem]

101. It happens

Welcome! You're among friends.

:hi: :hug:

[mentalsolstice]

109. The lounge is always a wonderful place!

Whether you're lonely, alone, looking for spunky conversation, drunk, out of sorts, etc...

[gemdem]

111. It is often a very good place to be

The folks here are THE BEST!

[Pushed To The Left]

98. Here's some standup comedy for us single folks!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AS13dTbAdcI

(Somebody flagged it, so you have to log in to watch it, but it's worth it!)

[w8liftinglady]

99. disclaimer-I have been drinking tonite-if I offend,I apologize in advance

hehe

[gemdem]

102. Don't worry

be happy! Have fun! :-)

[Pushed To The Left]

103. I'm actually sort of thankful to be a lonely heart this Valentine's Day!

Almost a year ago (March 11 to be exact) I proposed to a woman who would go on to treat me worse than ever before, dump me by phone after revealing she was dating somebody else (though she said she was never "physically unfaithful")and called me a loser on multiple occasions. This Valentine's Day, I celebrate being out of the Hell that was that relationship, and can look forward to one day being in a healthy relationship with a woman I can trust.

[gemdem]

104. It's all a matter of perspective

One door closes, another opens. Good luck!

[Digit]

105. Bad time of year for me...my first husband left me for another woman

On Feb 13th, and Feb 15, 2005 I was fired from my job, complete with guard escort.
Oh, and today at my NEW job, my boss took out the other two women to lunch (without anyone telling me anything beforehand) and left me to cover the office. I asked the only other guy left where everyone was and he told me. Yeah, nice people.

Valentines Day has taken on a new meaning. I will get over it.

[w8liftinglady]

106. hey,sister..I'm here...

[gemdem]

107. You're welcome and wanted here

Here's a little something -- hope that the thought helps, if only a little.

:hug: :hug: :hug:

[w8liftinglady]

108. absolutely...and thank you,gemdem,for starting this thread

[gemdem]

110. Thanks

I'll go to sleep tonight knowing that I did a good thing. Thanks everyone!

:-)

[w8liftinglady]

112. (((hug))) and if I had a heart-you'd get it!

[gemdem]

113. The hug is all that I'll need.

Thanks so very much. You're one of many who've made my day.

:pals:

Edit: My 500th post!

[gemdem]

114. Calling it a night everyone.

Going to watch Countdown and then go to bed. Thanks everyone for the overwhelming response and kind words about this thread. You made my day.

:loveya:

[w8liftinglady]

115. G'nite,baby...sweet dreams

[Norwood]

116. Thanks for this thread Gemdem

it made this VDay a bit more tolerable, thank god its almost over! Gnite everyone!

[Q3JR4]

117. Nice to know I'm not the only one.

This says it all for me:


Move yourself
You always live your life
Never thinking of the future
Prove yourself
You are the move you make
Take your chances win or loser

See yourself
You are the steps you take
You and you - and thats the only way

Shake - shake yourself
Youre every move you make
So the story goes

Owner of a lonely heart
Owner of a lonely heart
Much better than - a
Owner of a broken heart
Owner of a lonely heart

Say - you dont want to chance it
Youve been hurt so before

Watch it now
The eagle in the sky
How he dancin one and only
You - lose yourself
No not for pitys sake
Theres no real reason to be lonely
Be yourself
Give your free will a chance
Youve got to want to succeed

Owner of a lonely heart
Owner of a lonely heart
Much better than - a
Owner of a broken heart
Owner of a lonely heart

Owner of a lonely heart

After my own decision
They confused me so - owner of a lonely heart
My love said never question your will at all
In the end youve got to go
Look before you leap - owner of a lonely heart
And dont you hesitate at all - no no

Owner of a lonely heart
Owner of a lonely heart
Much better than - a
Owner of a broken heart
Owner of a lonely heart
(repeat)

Owner of a lonely heart

Sooner or later each conclusion
Will decide the lonely heart - owner of a lonely heart
It will excite it will delight
It will give a better start - owner of a lonely heart

Dont deceive your free will at all
Dont deceive your free will at all - owner of a lonely heart
Dont deceive your free will at all
Just receive it