Hotels on the strip often carry a hefty daily "resort fee" which others do not. I stay a lot at the Marriott properties up by the Westgate and has way less taxes and fees than the strip properties. It's right off the monorail line which is a good deal for a daily pass if you pre-buy it on their website. The bus service in Vegas is really cheap and goes everywhere, too. If you want to spend a little more money, I loved Vdara which you can get discounted rates if you sign up for the MGM program called m-life. Oh, and take advantage of the Walgreens and CVS Pharmacy on the strip for bottled water, snacks, etc.. Saves a lot of money.

Gave up last year after 10 years of full seasons. I don't watch them any longer. Switched to the Predators and now the Golden Knights. Way more fun.

Seen nearly 350 shows (51 yo). Missed original Led Zep. Live Aid only had 3 of 4 members. Enjoying the VIP at Festivals now vs. fighting the GA crowd. House shows very cool, too.

OP: No man boobs as I'm on TRT. Disposable pens = no smell on clothing. Great at concerts, too. Thinking of trying a pen with THC and essential oils mixed to see if gives a "bliss" feeling as the packaging claims. More to follow

Huge improvement in lineup over last year. Purchased 9 shows and heard they're announcing 30 more in March. Avett Brothers sold out which is pretty cool. Love that Beethoven's 9th Choral Symphony also on the lineup. Any other shows of interest to you?

See Yacht Rock Revue at the Hamilton. Almost sold out already for the May show. They're amazing.

Work travel coincides with Western dispensary states (non-drug tested work position). Got Medical card and began using it. Find I sleep better post THC and the CBD/THC oil tends to take away aches and pains as a 50 yo.

Anyone else finding similar experiences?

Originally intimidated by 39 different strains of sativa to indico and 6 different ways to consume, but now I'm looking at concentrates. As a kid, it was a joint, Scooby Doo, Allman Bros and Domino's for 4 hours. Today's version allows me to focus more as last week completed a business plan with a really high concentration and creativity level.

Am I putting too much stock in it?

Anyone else seeing similar results?

OP: Love him. More than ever. Job loss diminishes self worth albeit not like cancer diagnosis or divorce. Now, embrace the opportunity he gets to decide his next great career position, not them choosing him. LinkedIn is amazing. Referrals create 80% of job hires and informational interviewing exponentially gives him more options. PM me. Happy to help explain further. A groove and a rut look the same, without a game plan and positive mental outlook.

OP: Posting opens criticism, not just the affirmation you seek. You posted. You chose "fat" and "brutal" and "crushing him." Artist and writers both start with blank canvas. This board fairly understands you're running from your past and not to your future.

You decided. Acted. Now move on. He will rediscover himself and find someone who truly loves him. You live by "score carding" vs. him. Otherwise, you would look forward, not back.

OP: Re-kindle interests squashed during relationships. I love State Theatre & Tally Ho for tribute bands. Your joyful energy will feed others. Unshackled now find your soundtrack and the Hallmark Channel movie will soon follow.

OP: Boredom over a decade absolutely happens, especially if monotony exists. Couple of points. You said he obsesses about DS travel soccer. This tells me he loves winning and perhaps more happy when it's in dominant fashion. Perhaps tying the two together will make a spark. During the game, text him that he looks hot and make an inside joke between the two of you that if your son gets a goal or assist, you've got something "special" waiting for him at home.

Since you're both working day jobs, send him a PM or text between 10 before and 10 after the hour when you know he can look at the message, but can't do anything about it as he's entering a meeting or conference call.

PP's mentioned porn. Don't automatically look at it as bad or as a replacement. Instead, it gives you insight to what he really might want, but is afraid to ask or you might not like doing, or don't do well currently.

If he's watching porn, check the history on browser to see what type of porn he prefers. It will tell you what he'd like to do, but might be afraid to ask...or you might not be good at doing.

Finally, I must state this. Partners need frequently to push and pull each other so that their value increases in the others eyes. I'm not saying sleep with anyone else, but spend more time talking to the other dads at DS's games. Ask them what English Premier league team you should start cheering for and why? You consider yourself in shape and not ugly. If you see yourself as hot, others will too. If they do, he will as well. We always rate external perceived value higher than we do in our own minds, especially after 15 years. Change up your wardrobe a bit on the weekends and take an interests in others with a bit of bold, daring and even slightly flirt a bit. He'll notice, and will respond. Let us know how it goes. Oh, and one more thing. You need to learn a new "skill," if all he wants is one position in bed.

At that level, get one lesson on catching and throwing and getting low to scoop up a ground ball. Then find a wall. Just toss and catch. Toss and catch. Your kid will be one of the top players for that alone.

No investment pays off more than Skating stride/power lessons. Coaches love kids with powerful strides and speed. The rest esp below Bantams is extraneous. Even if it's a group skating lesson with figure skaters, do that over stick and puck handling lessons. Your 9 yo may not like it as much as "me" time with the puck, but he'll get way more ice time during contests.

" I remember that he scored a goal and all of us moms on the other team started cheering. "

This made me cry. May Karma bless you finding a $20 bill in the dryer. Good stuff.

Shots work great, start at the 3 week mark and notice improvement. At the 5 week mark he'll need to get more blood work done. They gave me an additional estrogen blocker because my body wanted to convert the extra testosterone into estrogen (No I wasn't watching Lifetime or Oxygen network during that time). Make sure he works out, especially weight work because your physique changes a lot. Check his iron levels, too. I created so many red blood cells and iron that I need to give blood every 45-60 days. I call it the "oil change." As for the sex, he will start to want it more and you'll sense more of a "dominance" from him in bed. There are some minor mood swings, but with exercise, he'll balance a lot more. He'll no longer need the ambien, imho.