Boundaries, Boarders, and When to get a Boarder Collie!

It always amazes me when I hear about people demanding privacy and personal space. If you have ever been around anyone that has answered a mobile phone, you know that these are the same individuals that will discuss the most intimate details, of their personal life, with not only the caller, but whom-ever is in ear shot!

I recently was at a clinic that posted the prohibition of cell phones. Directly under the sign.....a woman yakked for thirty minutes regarding the mental instability of a family member. (I think it's genetic).

The reason I bring this up, is that this will be the same woman that will give out her cell phone number willy-nilly to whom-ever asks and then lament to any that will listen about, "....I don't know why he hasn't called!" Or my personal favorite, "....he's driving me crazy! He's called me seven times in the last fifteen minutes. Doesn't he have a job!"

Now, lets let this scenario play out a few months down the road. This will be the same woman that will complain when the break-up involves the loss of her personal property after she gave him a key during week two of the "honeymoon period" of dating. This will then be followed by her acts of surprise and disillusionment when she spots her granny's earrings on Craig's list. Personally, if you are that free and easy with your stuff, you had better be getting yourself to a clinic for some serious testing! Your property might not be the only thing that has some pieces missing.

Therefore, what are some basic guidelines for dating the potential fellon? These are what I refer to as my RUN AWAY! list.

1) If he starts going through your refrigerator (on date one, and not with the
intention of cleaning it)....RUN AWAY!
2) If the dog likes him best (dog has already proven that it has no taste...it liked
your ex-mother-in-law)....RUN AWAY!
3) If you discover that your phone has been tapped....RUN AWAY!
4) If you discover that he knows stuff that was only on your e-mail to your best
friend....RUN AWAY!
5) If you start missing money...RUN AWAY!
6) If, while cleaning out your car, you discover a baggie of "Herbs" or
"Talc"....RUN AWAY FASTER!!
7) If conversations occur that start with, "...I'm going to be out of town on
business, but if you get a phone call from some strange woman asking if you are
you....don't worry about it, it's just my office." Hire a private detective,
apply for your concealed weapons license, and...let HIM RUN AWAY!!!!