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I can't imagine anything worse than being Helen.


I'm childless and unmarried and I'm scared shítless of ending up alone but I see her life with the kids and it's like I can't think of a worse nightmare.

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She must have a very guilty conscience.

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She is beautiful.
She is educated.
She is rich.
She has a good personality.
She has friends and family that love her.
She has her own business which allows her a creative outlet.
She has an intelligent, cool, HOT boyfriends that lives with her.

I think all of that OVERRIDES her bratty children. She has an amazing life!!!

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Helen has what we call "luxury problems."

My Chimp DNA seems to have lost its password temporarily. Sluggr-2

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It's a cliché but not any less true, none of it brings happiness. You just exist in a gilded glaze.

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I like Helen. I feel sorry for her mostly because she can't get over Noah's constant rejection. Despite everything she still wants him back. that's very sad. they need to bring in a really seductive man to win her over.

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I disagree. I think she is into the doctor. Unfortunately her guilt over being the actual one driving when Scottie was killed has her hysterical. In an interview, she actually states Helen is over Noah. She Foolishly believes if she gets back together with him it will Get rid of her guilt. She isn't in love with him though. Don't feel sorry for her

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you might be right-- I didn't really consider the guilt issue. we'll see.. I like the doctor so far.

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it's worse to be with someone who doesn't love you. better to be alone raising your kids.

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