thateagleguy

Overfunctioning and underfunctioning are ideas from Bowen family systems theory (http://www.thebowencenter.org/pages/theory.html).

In a nutshell, people who overfunction do things for others that they could have done for themselves. They have trouble showing people their less-able sides, either because others freak out when that happens, or because they're scared of being seen as less capable. Their mottoes are, "If you want a job done well, do...
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All work and no play....

1. Do you have a habit of working too much? (If you're un- or under-employed just now, consider your usual practice when you are working regularly, and yes, 'housework' counts!)
I don't work enough, the house is a mess in general cleanliness much less the various projects that need doing.
2. Are/were you paid enough to make it worth it?...
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A car hit an elderly Jewish man. The paramedic says, "Are you comfortable?" The man says, "I make a good living."

I just got back from a pleasure trip. I took my mother-in-law to the airport.

I've been in love with the same woman for 49 years. If my wife ever finds out, she'll kill me!

Someone stole all my credit cards, but I won't...
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What is your favorite quote....

1) ... on family?
If you ever start feeling like you have the goofiest, craziest, most dysfunctional family in the world, all you have to do is go to a state fair. Because five minutes at the fair, you'll be going, 'you know, we're alright. We are dang near royalty.' - Jeff Foxworthy

2) ... on relationships? (marriage, friendships, etc)...
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Okay, I have been thinking about this throughout the day. Self love: I think that just as the relationship that EmJay and I have no one understands nobody really understands my love of self. Well, that being said, EmJay might. When I state the obvious and tell people that I am fat my older sister gets all on my case. She tells me that I...
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unique?

1. What sets you apart from your friends?
I am not really sure, maybe I should ask them. I think I am the biggest in size. I am told that I have the most positive outlook of all. I will try anything within reason. Maybe that is all.
2. What sets you apart from your family?
Where do I begin? I go someplace new,...
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Happy?

1. Do you feel happy on a day-to-day basis, in general?
Yes, something has to hit me fairly hard to sour my mood.

2. What are the things currently in your life that make you feel sad in the short term, if any? How much control do you feel you have over changing those things?
Roadkill. None other than my own vehicle.

3. What...
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I am American. That gives me a proud moment to say that. That being said there is one thing about American culture that seems to be the rule rather than the fluke as of late. Taking responsibility. Folks Sue used to be the girl you sat next to in your Freshman English class. Now it is a verb. "Your honor, I deserve millions to pay...
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I want cows to fear me. I want pigs and chickens to fear me as well. MMmmmm, chicken fear. How I am going to pull this off I have no idea. It just seems fair that anything I enjoy eating should fear me. Lately I just can't get enough chicken. Around the end of last year MJ and I were going to go vegetarian. While...
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What's with the quotes?
1. What do you consider is your best "asset" physically? Why?
My eyes. They are the windows to the soul.
2. What do you consider is your best "asset", personality-wise? Why?
borderline annoying constant positive outlook.
3. Have you ever deliberately photographed your physical "assets" or had them photographed? Why or why not?
Nope. the thought had not occurred
4. Have...
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