Anonymous
Post 07/19/2018 12:19     Subject: Any other 420 Couples here?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Im not against weed but it does seem odd that it sounds like a lot of you can't function in your marriages unless you are high.


I don't think that's it at all. I am another who used to enjoy this with my spouse and fully expect to again someday, but haven't (and likely won't) for awhile due to our stage of life. And it's totally fine. I don't really think much about it at all, tbh. Everyone is "functioning" just fine. I agree wirh OP: it's certainly an enhancer, and a great way to relax and unwind and bond (...and yes, the physical aspect is amazing.). But you can have (and appreciate!) something that enhances or improves your marriage without being unable to function without it.

And for (most) people posting here, this sounds like something that they do together a couple times a week or so. Not something that's happening day in and day out as a crutch to get through life. When we're talking about two responsible adults who are taking care of everything that needs to be taken care of and enjoy getting a little buzzed together at the end of the day...good for them! Who would have a problem with that? I run with a pretty successful, accomplished crowd and this is more common than you might think.

To those of you who have visceral reactions...don't knock it until you've tried it! A hit or two (or quarter of a cookie, or whatever) helps me slow down, live in the moment and relax, improves my mood, helps smooth the irritable harriedness of a long stressful day, makes me feel a little lovey dovey, makes me want to laugh, helps me get out of my own head and enjoy getting turned on...it's good stuff! For people saying they tried it as a teen and remember having it, you probably smoked too much. Maybe in a weird environment. You were likely worried you'd get in trouble. You had no idea what strain you were smoking. Etc. the big one, though, is that you smoked too much. For me one small hit (small! Not the type where you cough your lungs out) does the trick - no passing the joint back and forth 5 times a la Reefer Madness. At the risk of giving too much advice, if you try it and don't love it the first time, chances are you might by the third.

And no, I do not NEED weed to accomplish any of these things. Like I said, I haven't partaken in several years and won't for awhile...and that's fine. It's not something that really crosses my mind or defines my life or anything. But I can certainly appreciate its nice effects (and would totally recommend trying it)! I feel you, OP


OP here..thank you for your response. It is spot on! Both my husband and I, as well as my best friend and her husband are successful functioning adults. We are all good parents and our kids are happy. Our marriages are happy. I agree that if for some reason we could not partake we would be fine. We dont use it as a crutch anymore than a couple that drinks together to blow off some steam.


There is no other reason to smoke pot other than to get high.

There are other reasons people enjoy drinking wine and cocktails and beer, that have more to do with the culinary tastes with food, than with drinking together to "blow off some steam."


This is laughable! The majority of adults I know abuse alcohol! Where do you think the mommy wine culture has become so prevalent? Parents posting about needing their wine after a day with the kids, or the moms and dads who drink at the country club pool or at the neighborhood BBQ


Are you need new friends if the majority are wine addicts or weedheads.
Anonymous
Post 07/19/2018 12:17     Subject: Any other 420 Couples here?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Im not against weed but it does seem odd that it sounds like a lot of you can't function in your marriages unless you are high.


I don't think that's it at all. I am another who used to enjoy this with my spouse and fully expect to again someday, but haven't (and likely won't) for awhile due to our stage of life. And it's totally fine. I don't really think much about it at all, tbh. Everyone is "functioning" just fine. I agree wirh OP: it's certainly an enhancer, and a great way to relax and unwind and bond (...and yes, the physical aspect is amazing.). But you can have (and appreciate!) something that enhances or improves your marriage without being unable to function without it.

And for (most) people posting here, this sounds like something that they do together a couple times a week or so. Not something that's happening day in and day out as a crutch to get through life. When we're talking about two responsible adults who are taking care of everything that needs to be taken care of and enjoy getting a little buzzed together at the end of the day...good for them! Who would have a problem with that? I run with a pretty successful, accomplished crowd and this is more common than you might think.

To those of you who have visceral reactions...don't knock it until you've tried it! A hit or two (or quarter of a cookie, or whatever) helps me slow down, live in the moment and relax, improves my mood, helps smooth the irritable harriedness of a long stressful day, makes me feel a little lovey dovey, makes me want to laugh, helps me get out of my own head and enjoy getting turned on...it's good stuff! For people saying they tried it as a teen and remember having it, you probably smoked too much. Maybe in a weird environment. You were likely worried you'd get in trouble. You had no idea what strain you were smoking. Etc. the big one, though, is that you smoked too much. For me one small hit (small! Not the type where you cough your lungs out) does the trick - no passing the joint back and forth 5 times a la Reefer Madness. At the risk of giving too much advice, if you try it and don't love it the first time, chances are you might by the third.

And no, I do not NEED weed to accomplish any of these things. Like I said, I haven't partaken in several years and won't for awhile...and that's fine. It's not something that really crosses my mind or defines my life or anything. But I can certainly appreciate its nice effects (and would totally recommend trying it)! I feel you, OP


OP here..thank you for your response. It is spot on! Both my husband and I, as well as my best friend and her husband are successful functioning adults. We are all good parents and our kids are happy. Our marriages are happy. I agree that if for some reason we could not partake we would be fine. We dont use it as a crutch anymore than a couple that drinks together to blow off some steam.


There is no other reason to smoke pot other than to get high.

There are other reasons people enjoy drinking wine and cocktails and beer, that have more to do with the culinary tastes with food, than with drinking together to "blow off some steam."


This is laughable! The majority of adults I know abuse alcohol! Where do you think the mommy wine culture has become so prevalent? Parents posting about needing their wine after a day with the kids, or the moms and dads who drink at the country club pool or at the neighborhood BBQ
Anonymous
Post 07/19/2018 12:15     Subject: Any other 420 Couples here?
Anonymous wrote:at least wine doesn't stink. holy cow, so many blocks in DC reek with weed now. and yes you house does have that smell. you just don't notice it


Yep, kids going to school smelling like weed.
Anonymous
Post 07/19/2018 12:14     Subject: Any other 420 Couples here?
OP, you are weedheads. We get that. There’s no need to justify it to us. And yes, smoking a couple of times a week is weedhead territory. Your social position before you started has more to do with you being successful, not the same for weedheads born in poverty.

This is not new, nor special. And sex should be mind blowing without being high.
Anonymous
Post 07/19/2018 12:10     Subject: Any other 420 Couples here?
at least wine doesn't stink. holy cow, so many blocks in DC reek with weed now. and yes you house does have that smell. you just don't notice it
Anonymous
Post 07/19/2018 12:08     Subject: Re:Any other 420 Couples here?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I want to be like you!
Problem is, I haven't smoked since college and I have no idea how to go about finding good, clean weed.
Any advice on how to get into it when you're out of the loop?


visiting Canada anytime soon?


No don't do this. It's easy to get in DC and MD. Seriously Google is your friend.

Also for people who say they have crazy reactions to it - you have to know the type of strains. There are definitely some strains out there that will make you paranoid and crazy etc. It is not the same as wine at all, interms of the impact. Two hits and I'm good. And there are serious efforts underway to bring more weed to places like West VA to help people overcome opioid addiction due to pain issues.

In the next 10 years, the weed industry will be like the pharmaceutical industry - it already is in Canada.

If you don't have any idea of where your weed comes from or the strain you are dealing with, then that is a problem.
Anonymous
Post 07/19/2018 11:53     Subject: Any other 420 Couples here?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Im not against weed but it does seem odd that it sounds like a lot of you can't function in your marriages unless you are high.


I don't think that's it at all. I am another who used to enjoy this with my spouse and fully expect to again someday, but haven't (and likely won't) for awhile due to our stage of life. And it's totally fine. I don't really think much about it at all, tbh. Everyone is "functioning" just fine. I agree wirh OP: it's certainly an enhancer, and a great way to relax and unwind and bond (...and yes, the physical aspect is amazing.). But you can have (and appreciate!) something that enhances or improves your marriage without being unable to function without it.

And for (most) people posting here, this sounds like something that they do together a couple times a week or so. Not something that's happening day in and day out as a crutch to get through life. When we're talking about two responsible adults who are taking care of everything that needs to be taken care of and enjoy getting a little buzzed together at the end of the day...good for them! Who would have a problem with that? I run with a pretty successful, accomplished crowd and this is more common than you might think.

To those of you who have visceral reactions...don't knock it until you've tried it! A hit or two (or quarter of a cookie, or whatever) helps me slow down, live in the moment and relax, improves my mood, helps smooth the irritable harriedness of a long stressful day, makes me feel a little lovey dovey, makes me want to laugh, helps me get out of my own head and enjoy getting turned on...it's good stuff! For people saying they tried it as a teen and remember having it, you probably smoked too much. Maybe in a weird environment. You were likely worried you'd get in trouble. You had no idea what strain you were smoking. Etc. the big one, though, is that you smoked too much. For me one small hit (small! Not the type where you cough your lungs out) does the trick - no passing the joint back and forth 5 times a la Reefer Madness. At the risk of giving too much advice, if you try it and don't love it the first time, chances are you might by the third.

And no, I do not NEED weed to accomplish any of these things. Like I said, I haven't partaken in several years and won't for awhile...and that's fine. It's not something that really crosses my mind or defines my life or anything. But I can certainly appreciate its nice effects (and would totally recommend trying it)! I feel you, OP


OP here..thank you for your response. It is spot on! Both my husband and I, as well as my best friend and her husband are successful functioning adults. We are all good parents and our kids are happy. Our marriages are happy. I agree that if for some reason we could not partake we would be fine. We dont use it as a crutch anymore than a couple that drinks together to blow off some steam.


There is no other reason to smoke pot other than to get high.

There are other reasons people enjoy drinking wine and cocktails and beer, that have more to do with the culinary tastes with food, than with drinking together to "blow off some steam."
Anonymous
Post 07/19/2018 11:50     Subject: Any other 420 Couples here?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:it’s a gateway drug.

“it’s awesome, my spouse and I are so close now because we share needles and nod-off together. You get to know someone so well after cleaning up their sticky track marks before taking your kids to their grandparents house! Y’all should try it!!”


CA, NV, WA, OR all have legalized recreational marijuana. Anyone can walk into a pot store and buy it. Pot is not a gateway drug, no more than alcohol.


Why are we not surprised to see CA, WA, and OR on the list!


Once again, get high on pot if want. Stop comparing it to alcohol.
Anonymous
Post 07/19/2018 11:50     Subject: Any other 420 Couples here?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Im not against weed but it does seem odd that it sounds like a lot of you can't function in your marriages unless you are high.


I don't think that's it at all. I am another who used to enjoy this with my spouse and fully expect to again someday, but haven't (and likely won't) for awhile due to our stage of life. And it's totally fine. I don't really think much about it at all, tbh. Everyone is "functioning" just fine. I agree wirh OP: it's certainly an enhancer, and a great way to relax and unwind and bond (...and yes, the physical aspect is amazing.). But you can have (and appreciate!) something that enhances or improves your marriage without being unable to function without it.

And for (most) people posting here, this sounds like something that they do together a couple times a week or so. Not something that's happening day in and day out as a crutch to get through life. When we're talking about two responsible adults who are taking care of everything that needs to be taken care of and enjoy getting a little buzzed together at the end of the day...good for them! Who would have a problem with that? I run with a pretty successful, accomplished crowd and this is more common than you might think.

To those of you who have visceral reactions...don't knock it until you've tried it! A hit or two (or quarter of a cookie, or whatever) helps me slow down, live in the moment and relax, improves my mood, helps smooth the irritable harriedness of a long stressful day, makes me feel a little lovey dovey, makes me want to laugh, helps me get out of my own head and enjoy getting turned on...it's good stuff! For people saying they tried it as a teen and remember having it, you probably smoked too much. Maybe in a weird environment. You were likely worried you'd get in trouble. You had no idea what strain you were smoking. Etc. the big one, though, is that you smoked too much. For me one small hit (small! Not the type where you cough your lungs out) does the trick - no passing the joint back and forth 5 times a la Reefer Madness. At the risk of giving too much advice, if you try it and don't love it the first time, chances are you might by the third.

And no, I do not NEED weed to accomplish any of these things. Like I said, I haven't partaken in several years and won't for awhile...and that's fine. It's not something that really crosses my mind or defines my life or anything. But I can certainly appreciate its nice effects (and would totally recommend trying it)! I feel you, OP


OP here..thank you for your response. It is spot on! Both my husband and I, as well as my best friend and her husband are successful functioning adults. We are all good parents and our kids are happy. Our marriages are happy. I agree that if for some reason we could not partake we would be fine. We dont use it as a crutch anymore than a couple that drinks together to blow off some steam.
Anonymous
Post 07/19/2018 11:49     Subject: Any other 420 Couples here?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:The class differences are pretty evident here.

You don't judge me for drinking wine. I won't judge you for smoking pot.

I drink wine, paired with food. I don't drink wine to be "on anything." I can appreciate and enjoy one or two glasses of wine with an appetizer or meal or dessert, and I can appreciate one or two cocktails once in awhile. My favorite is amoretto.

However, I'm not "drinking like a fish" or drinking to be "on alcohol."

It's not really the same as smoking pot.

I'm not judging you.

It's just I read a lot of judgment in your posts in this thread about adults over the age of 21 enjoying and appreciating wine and cocktails.


This is quite funny, and shows how very out of touch you are.


I know wealthy people smoke pot, do drugs, get high. No one cares. Why bring wine and cheese into it?

The class differences I'm referring to are the posters who are comparing smoking a joint with enjoying a glass of wine with a meal. Or the ones who accuse people who like to enjoy wine with a meal to be "on alcohol" or "drink like a fish."

Anonymous
Post 07/19/2018 11:35     Subject: Any other 420 Couples here?
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:it’s a gateway drug.

“it’s awesome, my spouse and I are so close now because we share needles and nod-off together. You get to know someone so well after cleaning up their sticky track marks before taking your kids to their grandparents house! Y’all should try it!!”


CA, NV, WA, OR all have legalized recreational marijuana. Anyone can walk into a pot store and buy it. Pot is not a gateway drug, no more than alcohol.


Why are we not surprised to see CA, WA, and OR on the list!
Anonymous
Post 07/19/2018 11:28     Subject: Re:Any other 420 Couples here?
Anonymous wrote:I want to be like you!
Problem is, I haven't smoked since college and I have no idea how to go about finding good, clean weed.
Any advice on how to get into it when you're out of the loop?


visiting Canada anytime soon?
Anonymous
Post 07/19/2018 11:23     Subject: Any other 420 Couples here?
Anonymous wrote:The class differences are pretty evident here.

You don't judge me for drinking wine. I won't judge you for smoking pot.

I drink wine, paired with food. I don't drink wine to be "on anything." I can appreciate and enjoy one or two glasses of wine with an appetizer or meal or dessert, and I can appreciate one or two cocktails once in awhile. My favorite is amoretto.

However, I'm not "drinking like a fish" or drinking to be "on alcohol."

It's not really the same as smoking pot.

I'm not judging you.

It's just I read a lot of judgment in your posts in this thread about adults over the age of 21 enjoying and appreciating wine and cocktails.


This is quite funny, and shows how very out of touch you are.
Anonymous
Post 07/19/2018 11:20     Subject: Any other 420 Couples here?
Anonymous wrote:Im not against weed but it does seem odd that it sounds like a lot of you can't function in your marriages unless you are high.


I don't think that's it at all. I am another who used to enjoy this with my spouse and fully expect to again someday, but haven't (and likely won't) for awhile due to our stage of life. And it's totally fine. I don't really think much about it at all, tbh. Everyone is "functioning" just fine. I agree wirh OP: it's certainly an enhancer, and a great way to relax and unwind and bond (...and yes, the physical aspect is amazing.). But you can have (and appreciate!) something that enhances or improves your marriage without being unable to function without it.

And for (most) people posting here, this sounds like something that they do together a couple times a week or so. Not something that's happening day in and day out as a crutch to get through life. When we're talking about two responsible adults who are taking care of everything that needs to be taken care of and enjoy getting a little buzzed together at the end of the day...good for them! Who would have a problem with that? I run with a pretty successful, accomplished crowd and this is more common than you might think.

To those of you who have visceral reactions...don't knock it until you've tried it! A hit or two (or quarter of a cookie, or whatever) helps me slow down, live in the moment and relax, improves my mood, helps smooth the irritable harriedness of a long stressful day, makes me feel a little lovey dovey, makes me want to laugh, helps me get out of my own head and enjoy getting turned on...it's good stuff! For people saying they tried it as a teen and remember having it, you probably smoked too much. Maybe in a weird environment. You were likely worried you'd get in trouble. You had no idea what strain you were smoking. Etc. the big one, though, is that you smoked too much. For me one small hit (small! Not the type where you cough your lungs out) does the trick - no passing the joint back and forth 5 times a la Reefer Madness. At the risk of giving too much advice, if you try it and don't love it the first time, chances are you might by the third.

And no, I do not NEED weed to accomplish any of these things. Like I said, I haven't partaken in several years and won't for awhile...and that's fine. It's not something that really crosses my mind or defines my life or anything. But I can certainly appreciate its nice effects (and would totally recommend trying it)! I feel you, OP
Anonymous
Post 07/19/2018 11:16     Subject: Any other 420 Couples here?
Anonymous wrote:The class differences are pretty evident here.

You don't judge me for drinking wine. I won't judge you for smoking pot.

I drink wine, paired with food. I don't drink wine to be "on anything." I can appreciate and enjoy one or two glasses of wine with an appetizer or meal or dessert, and I can appreciate one or two cocktails once in awhile. My favorite is amoretto.

However, I'm not "drinking like a fish" or drinking to be "on alcohol."

It's not really the same as smoking pot.

I'm not judging you.
It's just I read a lot of judgment in your posts in this thread about adults over the age of 21 enjoying and appreciating wine and cocktails.


It's YOU judging and that you are apparently blind to it. YOU say it's not the same as pot. YOU say that. I say it is equivalent. Say what you want about your fancy reasonings for food pairings etc. and all the bourgeoisie reasons you drink it but it's just a better version of Boones Farm okay? if the wine didn't get you lit I guarantee you it wouldn't be the hit it is now. "Enjoying a cocktail on occasion" is the exact same approach that some take to marijuana. I detest drinking - I can't stand the taste or the smell or drunk people. It's gross to ME.

Your whole post of "I'm not judging" is very judgy.