Jul 14, 2009

Ten-Word Tuesday. The Relationship Edition.

Bossy does not want to talk about Jon Gosselin, star of reality TV show Jon and Kate Plus Eight. In fact Bossy has no idea how that photo of Jon and his new girlfriend found its way on this blog — Bossy will have to talk to management about that.

And when Bossy does talk to management, she will whisper to management that Jon Gosselin’s new girlfriend is not only 22-years-old but is the daughter of the plastic surgeon who performed the tummy tuck on Jon’s wife Kate because Kate ushered Jon’s eight babies into the world in a belly that swelled to the size of a basketball that was pregnant with six basketballs. At once.

But what Bossy does want to talk about are the relationship professionals who are weighing in on Jon and Kate’s divorce, and specifically the brief time that passed before Jon Gosselin was seen out and about with someone new.

“You need to take a little time off from dating, because there is this rebound period,” said dating coach Patti Feinstein. “He’s probably feeling that he wasn’t getting enough attention from his wife, so he’s all lonely, and he needs to be stroked up.”

Stroked up really, professional Patti Feinstein?

And there are other opinions. Wait one year before introducing a new relationship to the children, says psychotherapist M. Gary Neuman — even though Bossy is pretty sure M. Gary Neuman is this guy.

Meanwhile relationship expert Nancy Slotnick finds fault with both Jon and Kate. “Their whole TV show is based on them being parents and caring for all of these kids… and both of them seem totally wrapped up in themselves,” Slotnick said.

Bossy isn’t sure what to think, and if she knew what to think she sure wouldn’t say it here on a blog that would never stoop to mention Jon and his 22-year-old girlfriend, just like Bossy wouldn’t write a post asking for her council’s opinion of Jon and Kate Plus Eight Minus Two.

Relationships are complicated and Bossy doesn’t profess to know what is going on inside one of them. And Bossy certainly wouldn’t want a relationship professional weighing in on her own marriage without all the details.

But supposing a relationship expert did take interest in Bossy’s marriage. Bossy thinks maybe she could sum up their findings in this way: Gene Rayburn? Rhoda’s Joe? Bossy’s real husband: please stand up.

Which is what today’s Ten-Word Challenge is all about. In exactly ten words, can you tell Bossy and her council what a relationship expert might say about your relationship?

And be sure to check back later today for the most relationshipy comments on the web.

If you missed last week, push this link to see the creative way Bossy’s council listed the games they associate with summer.

If you need an additional giggle, go here to see what it might look like if Jon Gosselin made a Match.com profile video.

Also, Bossy would like to announce the winner of yesterday’s Whynatte Latte giveaway. Congratulations, Ashley! Bossy sent you an email. And thanks to everyone for playing along. You rock Bossy’s world.

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123 comments

1. 1
   on July 14th, 2009 at 8:24 am
   BossysMom said:

   In 10 words…………..GET ONE!


2. 2
   on July 14th, 2009 at 8:25 am
   The Domstic Goddess said:

   He provokes her, she gets all Irish on his arse.


3. 3
   on July 14th, 2009 at 8:26 am
   Margie said:

   They’d say, “Strange and wonderful, he’s strange and she’s wonderful.”


4. 4
   on July 14th, 2009 at 8:27 am
   Martha in Kansas said:

   They’d say, “Glad you came to your senses! Now stop feeling guilty.”

   BossysMom: you go girl!


5. 5
   on July 14th, 2009 at 8:28 am
   JennC said:

   They’d say, “A ‘back massager’ does not equal boyfriend.”


6. 6
   on July 14th, 2009 at 8:32 am
   Hokie Deb (www.WebSavyMom.com) said:

   –>They’d say, “Thank God prohibition ended before they got married.”

   http://www.WebSavyMom.com


7. 7
   on July 14th, 2009 at 8:34 am
   vuboq said:

   Blank stares. Hard to comment on that which doesn’t exist.


8. 8
   on July 14th, 2009 at 8:34 am
   L said:

   Please don’t write about worthless people. I want to barf.


9. 9
   on July 14th, 2009 at 8:37 am
   BOSSY said:

   If still waters run deep, what about yelling wives? Huh?


10. 10
    on July 14th, 2009 at 8:38 am
    BOSSY said:

    Misplaced anger? Nah, Bossy knows right where she left it.


11. 11
    on July 14th, 2009 at 8:39 am
    BOSSY said:

    John Cusack? All this plus more yelling could be yours.


12. 12
    on July 14th, 2009 at 8:42 am
    ~Monkey said:

    They’d say. “He’s kind, patient to fault, she’s affectionate enough for two”


13. 13
    on July 14th, 2009 at 8:46 am
    Deb said:

    He makes her laugh. She makes him crazy. It works.


14. 14
    on July 14th, 2009 at 8:46 am
    Deb said:

    He makes her laugh. She makes him crazy. It works.


15. 15
    on July 14th, 2009 at 8:49 am
    Audubon Ron said:

    Is it possible to remember to close the toilet lid.


16. 16
    on July 14th, 2009 at 8:51 am
    confused said:

    B plus G since kindergarten x 32 years = long


17. 17
    on July 14th, 2009 at 8:51 am
    Bush Babe of Granite Glen said:

    Jon who? Advice would be:
    Synchronise routines – him bed @9, her @12. Ships. Night. Hopeless.


18. 18
    on July 14th, 2009 at 8:58 am
    carson said:

    Horses and burros make for a very happy, stable relationship.


19. 19
    on July 14th, 2009 at 9:09 am
    Elle said:

    Good friends first, relationship later, makes for great life together.


20. 20
    on July 14th, 2009 at 9:18 am
    martha in mobile said:

    Who are you, and what did you do with Husband?


21. 21
    on July 14th, 2009 at 9:22 am
    julie said:

    They’d say:

    “Nine year honeymoon? Marry your best friend. And drink hard.”


22. 22
    on July 14th, 2009 at 9:26 am
    KM said:

    Him Republican, Her Democrat. He voted Obama. Love conquers all .


23. 23
    on July 14th, 2009 at 9:27 am
    Dharmamama said:

    “Six years without one? Girl, you need to get out!!”


24. 24
    on July 14th, 2009 at 9:35 am
    Hope said:

    At some point it just became comfortable. I miss passion.


25. 25
    on July 14th, 2009 at 9:35 am
    Sue V said:

    She needs to be right. He needs to be needed.


26. 26
    on July 14th, 2009 at 9:40 am
    Madness said:

    You Need Help Beyond My Professional Scope. Good Luck.


27. 27
    on July 14th, 2009 at 9:45 am
    biddy said:

    “you’re so happy, why are you keeping it a secret?”

    also? is it just me or does that chick look a lot like mariah carey?


28. 28
    on July 14th, 2009 at 9:47 am
    Choosy said:

    best friends + great sex = terrific kids (wonderful life)


29. 29
    on July 14th, 2009 at 9:48 am
    Choosy said:

    oh, and I was thinking that his new girls looks a LOT like his old girl probably looked at 22.


30. 30
    on July 14th, 2009 at 9:51 am
    corrie said:

    She thought quiet=mysteriously interesting..but it means Q-U-I-E-T … *oh, sadness* !


31. 31
    on July 14th, 2009 at 9:54 am
    corrie said:

    P.S.
    This pic of Jon looks like he’s dating Mariah Carey.


32. 32
    on July 14th, 2009 at 9:57 am
    Joyce said:

    26 years, 3 kids, he walks out = non-entity


33. 33
    on July 14th, 2009 at 9:59 am
    http://thehormonezone.blogspot.com said:

    Friends first, then relationship equals co-parents…lovers, not so much.


34. 34
    on July 14th, 2009 at 10:00 am
    Shelley said:

    I’m not sure why I thought webpage was my name


35. 35
    on July 14th, 2009 at 10:01 am
    Shelley said:

    I didn’t know Jon Gosslin was dating Mariah Carey. Ewwww.


36. 36
    on July 14th, 2009 at 10:02 am
    Shelley said:

    Red flags when you’re dating don’t disappear after the wedding.


37. 37
    on July 14th, 2009 at 10:03 am
    Jenny said:

    They’re the same kind of crazy, so it works.


38. 38
    on July 14th, 2009 at 10:06 am
    Half Assed Kitchen said:

    He’s a grown up, she’s flaky. Dishes still get done.


39. 39
    on July 14th, 2009 at 10:07 am
    Tammy said:

    16 years & 3 kids later, foodies hold hands in public.


40. 40
    on July 14th, 2009 at 10:07 am
    The Great Getzby said:

    pushes each other’s buttons in the most perfect of ways


41. 41
    on July 14th, 2009 at 10:16 am
    monnik said:

    Both need to have the last word = lots of “talking”.


42. 42
    on July 14th, 2009 at 10:21 am
    tj said:

    …Dysfunctional yet loving funny yet sad drunk yet sober typical )

    …Blessin’s…


43. 43
    on July 14th, 2009 at 10:29 am
    Black Hockey Jesus said:

    Black Hockey Jesus. Say you were wrong and you’re sorry.


44. 44
    on July 14th, 2009 at 10:42 am
    Donalyn said:

    33 years,
    by now
    they are both crazy
    as bedbugs.


45. 45
    on July 14th, 2009 at 10:43 am
    Emily Rebekah said:

    You indulge one another’s quirks and you both need therapy.


46. 46
    on July 14th, 2009 at 10:44 am
    Kristi of Million Dream Mom said:

    Sometimes there is turmoil; always they manage compromise. Love abounds.


47. 47
    on July 14th, 2009 at 10:51 am
    anne marie in philly said:

    she’s selfish, he’s pig-headed, both miles apart, let go.


48. 48
    on July 14th, 2009 at 10:59 am
    ~~Silk said:

    If he’s single, why does he act like he’s married?


49. 49
    on July 14th, 2009 at 11:01 am
    MarathonMom said:

    He sooooooo lucky;Wish my girfriend was HOT like her !!!!!!!!!!


50. 50
    on July 14th, 2009 at 11:04 am
    RuthWells said:

    Nineteen years of marriage today. How have they survived it?


51. 51
    on July 14th, 2009 at 11:25 am
    Cindy said:

    25 years, still melt when he spoons me at night.


52. 52
    on July 14th, 2009 at 11:34 am
    Sheryl W said:

    4 young kids, tired, him workaholic, love still exsists, bff’s.


53. 53
    on July 14th, 2009 at 11:35 am
    Dawn in Austin said:

    Austin to Abu Dhabi-too far,far,far,far away.


54. 54
    on July 14th, 2009 at 11:42 am
    JenC said:

    She married a sleeping drunken child fifteen years her elder.


55. 55
    on July 14th, 2009 at 12:25 pm
    Lori said:

    Southern chick + yankee boy = battlement, introspection and make up sex !


56. 56
    on July 14th, 2009 at 12:29 pm
    Liz said:

    His brand of Crazy matches her brand of Crazy. Soulmates!


57. 57
    on July 14th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
    Liz said:

    She’s a bullet dodger – Ex just learned he’s a dad.


58. 58
    on July 14th, 2009 at 12:37 pm
    Liz said:

    And thanks for indulging in my guilty obsession!


59. 59
    on July 14th, 2009 at 12:38 pm
    wendy said:

    reconnected after 25 years. picked up where we left off.


60. 60
    on July 14th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
    judy said:

    Thanks for the belly laugh of the day with match.com videos.


61. 61
    on July 14th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
    Dawn said:

    Kick his butt out already. Gave him chances. Deserve better.


62. 62
    on July 14th, 2009 at 12:46 pm
    rockle said:

    neither of you hates the other one yet. nice work!


63. 63
    on July 14th, 2009 at 12:47 pm
    Jane said:

    30 years…still kooky..still in love


64. 64
    on July 14th, 2009 at 12:53 pm
    Reeb said:

    His policy = happy wife makes happy husband. Seems to work!


65. 65
    on July 14th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
    Reeb said:

    Great Gretzby, yours cracked me up! Who are you describing?


66. 66
    on July 14th, 2009 at 1:19 pm
    Carroll said:

    Got really lucky — it’s been a wonderful forty one years!


67. 67
    on July 14th, 2009 at 1:33 pm
    cynthiagirl said:

    Only two weeks long, still in the delightfully giddy phase.


68. 68
    on July 14th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
    David said:

    Recurring monthly charges of $19.95. Oh, you meant with a person?


69. 69
    on July 14th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
    Victoria said:

    Well, I don’t have one, so they’d say. . . uh. . . nothing!


70. 70
    on July 14th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
    Cathy said:

    He cooks. He cleans. What the hell does she do?

    =)


71. 71
    on July 14th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
    a nony mouse said:

    Stop ignoring the problems. Fix this relationship you butt heads.


72. 72
    on July 14th, 2009 at 2:12 pm
    Jill said:

    night owl and early bird… our only big issue… A+.


73. 73
    on July 14th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
    heidig said:

    i make him laugh…he makes me laugh more…we’re both lucky!


74. 74
    on July 14th, 2009 at 2:28 pm
    chiquita said:

    Get out more without the baby. Six words.


75. 75
    on July 14th, 2009 at 2:32 pm
    Amelia said:

    Exhusband was alcoholic; exboyfriend was gay. Expert advice? Stay single.


76. 76
    on July 14th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
    Gette said:

    Not everything is a joke, you idiots. But it works.


77. 77
    on July 14th, 2009 at 3:02 pm
    kay said:

    Mature oldest child + sensitive youngest child = marriage made in heaven.


78. 78
    on July 14th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
    Amelia said:

    Taking his name in 2 months – hopefully this good forever!


79. 79
    on July 14th, 2009 at 3:42 pm
    Have the T-shirt said:

    How about you get a relationship THEN I’ll dissect it


80. 80
    on July 14th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
    Brava97 said:

    If she’d followed her instincts, infidelity would’ve been discovered earlier.


81. 81
    on July 14th, 2009 at 4:49 pm
    Lisa said:

    Such a shame; he could of had it all forever.


82. 82
    on July 14th, 2009 at 6:02 pm
    kimi said:

    19 years is one hell of a long time -


83. 83
    on July 14th, 2009 at 6:05 pm
    sugarpie said:

    Seems so happy alone. Hey, that’s because I am. Deliriously!


84. 84
    on July 14th, 2009 at 6:09 pm
    Chesapeake Bay Woman said:

    The expert would say, “When are you going to learn?”


85. 85
    on July 14th, 2009 at 6:10 pm
    Chesapeake Bay Woman said:

    Or, “If it feels too good to be true, RUN!”


86. 86
    on July 14th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
    Shari said:

    You’re very lucky. Leave my office, go home to him.


87. 87
    on July 14th, 2009 at 6:11 pm
    Chesapeake Bay Woman said:

    And also, “Men. Can’t live with ‘em; can’t shoot ‘em.”


88. 88
    on July 14th, 2009 at 6:12 pm
    Chesapeake Bay Woman said:

    Lastly, “Kevin Bacon is really the only man for you.”


89. 89
    on July 14th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
    Coco said:

    I think they would say “What is the point. Get a divorce” There did it in 7.


90. 90
    on July 14th, 2009 at 6:26 pm
    Eliza said:

    She enables him to be a child forever. No hope.


91. 91
    on July 14th, 2009 at 6:57 pm
    Sue said:

    First rule, both cannot be crazy at the same time.


92. 92
    on July 14th, 2009 at 7:23 pm
    Theresa said:

    They would say: Their communication is crappy, somehow they make it work anyway.


93. 93
    on July 14th, 2009 at 7:31 pm
    krg said:

    oh man, totally unsupervised and screwed up, and otherwise, perfect.


94. 94
    on July 14th, 2009 at 8:00 pm
    clickmom said:

    Get out now. It’s still not too late. Save yourself.”


95. 95
    on July 14th, 2009 at 8:03 pm
    Heide said:

    Taurus plus Capricorn: lock horns and bicker bicker bicker bicker.


96. 96
    on July 14th, 2009 at 8:30 pm
    Catherine McP said:

    First marriages wrong, kids grown, meet after 40, perfect match.


97. 97
    on July 14th, 2009 at 8:35 pm
    Rebekah said:

    Luckyluckyluckyluckyluckyluckyluckyluckygratefulme.


98. 98
    on July 14th, 2009 at 8:53 pm
    kate said:

    my brother just emailed me about the deployed sailor (my relationship partner). my brother celebrated his 24th wedding anniversary yesterday. that makes him a relationship expert in that holy hell, i can’t believe she’s put up with him that long. he summed up my relationship with the deployed sailor in less than ten words this way:

    WHO the hell is this convicted sailor?

    deployed=convicted for him i guess.


99. 99
    on July 14th, 2009 at 9:19 pm
    Sallie said:

    Marriage is a long conversation. Usually interesting. Usually fun. But sometimes….


100. 100
     on July 14th, 2009 at 9:34 pm
     Cupcake Murphy said:

     Oh goodie someone who has same crazy mother as me


101. 101
     on July 14th, 2009 at 9:48 pm
     Cupcake Murphy said:

     I wasn’t paying attention. What a relationship expert would say: “Considering their role models were wolverines they’ve created something grand.”


102. 102
     on July 14th, 2009 at 10:08 pm
     laurellee said:

     I will only need two words: battery operated. Amen Hallelujah!


103. 103
     on July 14th, 2009 at 10:16 pm
     heidi said:

     Having the last word is my superpower. Nothing else matters.


104. 104
     on July 14th, 2009 at 10:23 pm
     Martie said:

     “Have you taken your medicine today? and NOT with vodka?”


105. 105
     on July 14th, 2009 at 10:32 pm
     Adorable Girlfriend said:

     Don’t date AG while influenced by drugs alcohol, or sexism.


106. 106
     on July 14th, 2009 at 10:38 pm
     Ree (The Other One) said:

     Absence makes the heart grow fonder and them both hornier.

     


107. 107
     on July 14th, 2009 at 11:24 pm
     Kait said:

     Against all odds, finally thriving – crazy kids just might work!


108. 108
     on July 14th, 2009 at 11:25 pm
     Overworked Susan said:

     She’s cut lots of slack because he thinks she’s funny.


109. 109
     on July 15th, 2009 at 2:06 am
     BabyFavorite said:

     Divorced June ‘98, new marriage Aug 98. Couldn’t be happier.


110. 110
     on July 15th, 2009 at 2:14 am
     thatgirlblogs said:

     He cooks, she eats, it’s all good in the hood.


111. 111
     on July 15th, 2009 at 7:37 am
     Hunter said:

     “After decades with one, now possibilities abound in his life.”


112. 112
     on July 15th, 2009 at 1:13 pm
     heatherw said:

     “Every form of refuge has its price” – The Eagles


113. 113
     on July 15th, 2009 at 6:48 pm
     kelly said:

     Both of you! Stop being so stubborn, Gah!


114. 114
     on July 16th, 2009 at 12:35 am
     Teachermama said:

     Not sure what to say. Am sad though…..those kids!


115. 115
     on July 16th, 2009 at 1:43 am
     Jenn @ Juggling Life said:

     After 23 years thinking we’ll (soon) rock the empty nest.


116. 116
     on July 16th, 2009 at 9:34 am
     Sven said:

     Rebounding, twice, simultaneously. Like a car crash, but sexier.


117. 117
     on July 16th, 2009 at 5:04 pm
     lauren said:

     Mamma Mia and Dixie Daddy: opposites attract and stay attracted.


118. 118
     on July 16th, 2009 at 10:01 pm
     marthavmuffin said:

     Happy at home with newly adopted child after 10 yrs


119. 119
     on July 17th, 2009 at 7:25 am
     Amy said:

     Hoped to fix broken man. Married. Divorced. Much smarter now.


120. 120
     on July 17th, 2009 at 10:15 am
     Jacki said:

     They’d say: “You are a very lucky man….tell her every day!”


121. 121
     on July 17th, 2009 at 3:58 pm
     GrandeMocha said:

     A better response would have been, “Can I make you a margarita & run you a bath?”


122. 122
     on July 19th, 2009 at 11:57 am
     Evolving said:

     Amazing. Wonderful. Complicated. Pattern breaking. Not sure I’ll be fixed…


123. 123
     on July 19th, 2009 at 2:53 pm
     supertiff said:

     it’s so over, we need a new word for over.