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animals get depressed and we had a dog who got depressed when his mate died. I think there is too much pressure on people to be happy. Or to seem.happy. Society says you cant reply to "how are you?" With "really down, depressed, p***ed off" ! I think It is wise to let those close to you know when you feel down. and realise it is totally normal and natural. Without downs there will be no ups!

what is it that makes a town terrible? is it the lack of jobs is it the people is it the location and isolation for me, the place may be paradise but what happens when the people are parochial, exclusive or nasty? Or there are few jobs? Or it is isolated?

yes I will try this and let you all know the reaction! This seems the best response, bearing in mind this is an uneducated oik who would not get subtlety.

thanks for the input. not sure where the skinny dipping came from as I only said swimming he has said It to me 3 times ok wont get hubby involved as it will result in fisticuffs however what if I kick him in the nuts? brawn or brains? words or punches? or just speak really loudly: "leave me alone! Stop sexual comments! Stop harassing me! Go away!" would that work?

thanks for you comment, the man works at the same place as me!

some advice pls!! Not sure if I am just too cossetted by uk's work laws but...here is the situation. started a new Job. I live on the coast in a tiny town full of rural types, son of whom have never left the region, so I am talking about ultra parochial. I swim quite a bit and also love walking along the beach. First day at work some of my co workers asked me what I was doing after work. I replied, walking and swimming. next day I am approached by a male approx 60 years old who says leerily "how was the skinny dip?" (I never swam as It was too cold). To which I replied "I did not swim it was too cold". Now each time I see him he asks me if I have been skinny dipping. I got a bit concerned for safety reasons as the beach I empty rural and remote. I asked my husband to meet me after work and walk home with me. That afternoon the man came over to.me and said "are you going skinny dipping", I said "my husband is meeting me" to which he replied " he is going to walk with you on the beach". all a bit odd or am I over reacting. Is this normal banter or not? How would you deal with this man? personally he makes me feel humiliated, scared and angry with these comments. What should I do.