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Thread: YOU'RE JUST GOING AFTER THE PRETTY ONES
adventur0uspirit
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YOU'RE JUST GOING AFTER THE PRETTY ONES
Posted:
4/7/2009 6:14:20 PM
I haven't read all the posts so hopefully I'm not repeating something here, but let me just say that any guy can hold the attention of a beautiful woman. It's about making yourself more compelling, more attractive, and I'm not just speaking about physical attractiveness.
Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words, they become actions. Watch your actions, they become habits. Watch your habits, they become your character. Watch your character, it becomes your destiny.
An over-simplification of this is: Find out how a compelling man thinks, and start thinking this way, and you can change your destiny. Take it seriously. There are terabytes of resources on the web to help you. Contact me directly if you're interested.
adventur0uspirit
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Her sexual past.....ur business?
Posted:
3/1/2009 6:22:54 PM
You can ask if you want. She can tell if she wants. That goes for pretty much anything, not just sexual histories. You don't have to stay with her if you don't like her choice. That's your option.
adventur0uspirit
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There are stupid questions???
Posted:
2/10/2009 7:43:21 PM
I used to work as a bicycle messenger, in all types of weather, and two questions drove me nuts:
Q: "How do you do your job in this weather?"
A: "I put pepper in my shoes to keep my toes warm"
Q: "Is it still cold/hot outside?"
A: "Yes, and it should be till about April/October."
---especially the second one. You're going from your climate-controlled office to your climate-controlled car to your climate-controlled condo. What do you care?
adventur0uspirit
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The 5 best things to say if caught napping at your desk
Posted:
2/10/2009 7:36:08 PM
I wasn't sleeping, I was just checking my eyelids for holes.
--
courtesy StarTrek Deep Space Nine
adventur0uspirit
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Nipple Tweakers
Posted:
2/10/2009 7:24:39 PM
I propose an experiment.
One of the main concerns here is that this guy might be gay. I think your BFF should say, in a gruff voice, "oh yeah baby, I love when you play with your titties like that, you dirty little slut!" and see if he gets hard. If he does, you have your answer.
adventur0uspirit
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Best Pizza Place in Your Hometown
Posted:
2/10/2009 7:16:16 PM
When i lived in Toronto I practically lived off of "Mama's Pizza." It started out with a couple locations and is growing quickly. I get a slice whenever I go back and visit.
Now I live in Winnipeg, and I get my pizza fix from "Little Pizza Heaven." Two slices and a drink for 5 bucks and they paint the crust with a butter garlic sauce. Yum, it's making me hungry just thinking about it.
adventur0uspirit
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Nothing but emails
Posted:
2/10/2009 7:12:34 PM
Depends what you want:
If you want a man who can make a move, I wouldn't ask him out. This isn't the guy for you. If you don't mind making the move, then just go for it, or ask him why he hasn't asked you out yet. He may not be sure if you want to meet him. He may be over cautious. I know when I started internet dating, I was terrified of women, terrified of them rejecting me, and so I was extremely cautious. It may be that if you bring it up, he'll be happy to meet you. However, it may not be in your best interests to be with a man that is afraid to ask for what he wants.
adventur0uspirit
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Are there really such things as good and bad?
Posted:
2/7/2009 3:02:02 PM
"...and God saw that it was good"
This reminds me of the argument that people make where they don't believe in God because a loving God wouldn't make a world with so much evil. But the fact is, without a God, there would be no such thing as Good and Evil.
But I digress....
If we assume absence of good and evil as concepts, then we can infer the absence of God and thus, the absence of any
absolute
meaning to anything in life. We as humans would still have this nasty habit of attaching meaning to things anyways, which prolongs our meaningless existence by giving us a reason to keep living and not descend into anarchy, but when it's over, it's still over.
The point is, if Good and Evil don't exist, and life is meaningless, then it really doesn't matter whether we get rid of the words
good
and
bad
or not. We've already said everything is meaningless. How could one meaningless word be any better than another meaningless word?
adventur0uspirit
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creating sexual chemistry
Posted:
6/10/2008 7:58:29 PM
Well... there's inner game (self-confidence, etc) and outer game (pick-up). And though the bulk of that seduction material focuses on outer game, to mask one's lack of self-confidence, improving your inner game actually produces the outer game automatically.
So basically having self-confidence, a good sense of self-worth, and a good understanding of what is and isn't attractive is helpful in creating (or nurturing) chemistry. I don't know of any better place to learn that then the seduction community, but I agree, if you're just spitting out rehearsed lines all the time you;re faking her out, which only works for so long. But you always have to sift through some amount of garbage to find the treasure. I don't really use much of what they call "pick-up," but having an understanding of the underlying principles has made a huge difference in my ability to attract women and keep them attracted.
adventur0uspirit
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creating sexual chemistry
Posted:
6/9/2008 8:42:40 PM
oh, and yes, there certainly are classes where you can learn to attract women. There's an entire underground community. check out
fastseduction dot com.
I find it amazing and sad that so many guys believe they have no hope of becoming more attractive to the opposite sex in terms of chemistry, that it's all up to chance. Seriously guys, there is a world of information out there, you just have to open your eyes to it. websites:
doubleyourdating
seductivereasoning
realsocialdynamics
net2bed
themysterymethod
stylelife
adventur0uspirit
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creating sexual chemistry
Posted:
6/9/2008 8:40:08 PM
lots of teasing.
adventur0uspirit
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When a woman is too good for you?
Posted:
6/9/2008 8:36:44 PM
I've dated women i thought were too good for me. Long time ago, when I wasn't as self confident as I am now. I told one girl she would be better off without me. If you're hearing a lot of this particular reason, (or excuse) then maybe you need to raise your standards and believe that you deserve better!
adventur0uspirit
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Do you pee in the shower?
Posted:
6/9/2008 8:32:14 PM
yes. its just more efficient. but don't tell my girlfriend.
adventur0uspirit
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Women's Sexual Power
Posted:
6/9/2008 8:27:24 PM
My take on a woman's sexual power is a combination of traits. Her confidance in herself and ability to deal with others are some of the factors. I believe once she has achieved this, everything falls into place. Her beauty, her way of expressing herself and her style will follow if she has the confidance.
This can be just as true for men, but it's much more rare. The whole "women's sexual power" thing is just a product of our present culture. If men were treated more like sex objects in the media, and women like dogs begging for scraps of our affection, (I only say it this way because this is the way men are often portrayed these days) things would be different.
In fact guys can be even more sexually powerful because they don't need to be young or physically fit. A shining personality is *usually* appreciated much more by women than it is by men.
adventur0uspirit
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Anyone else into hugging?
Posted:
6/9/2008 8:16:35 PM
i like to walk up behind my girl and almost put her in a headlock... but not quite. Sort of a caveman-ish kind of hug. I try not to get my arm completely across her boobs if we're in public, but there's usually a little of that.
adventur0uspirit
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Clean-Up afterwards...disturbing???!!!!???
Posted:
6/9/2008 8:13:42 PM
if my girl asked me if i thought she was somehow "unclean," that would raise a little flag for me...
As in, why would her mind go to that? Could she be feeling "unclean" for some reason? Hmmmm?
adventur0uspirit
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Do you care if your friends think your lady is unattractive?
Posted:
6/1/2008 10:44:07 PM
I think it would depend how much other people's opinions matter to us. I like to think I don't care what anyone else thinks about what I do, who I hang out with or date, what kind of music I listen to, but I do have friends whose opinions I respect and I keep a fairly open mind. If someone makes a point about a choice I've made that I haven't really considered that much, then I am compelled to consider what they say, particularly if I respect there opinion.
But if it's "true love" (if there is such a thing), then someone else's opinion ultimately shouldn't matter. If someone only likes someone or something if his or her friends do too, then that person wouldn't strike me as someone I'd want to date anyways.
adventur0uspirit
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Why are children a problem?
Posted:
6/1/2008 10:29:44 PM
a kid is a wild card, so we prefer to just steer clear if possible. also, it's another obstacle to getting you into bed. (can't be in the same house, have to find a sitter, blah blah blah...)
adventur0uspirit
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If asking kills attraction...
Posted:
6/1/2008 10:27:35 PM
depends on the guy, but generally we are pretty thick and if we don't get a clear signal we will assume you're not interested. But yes, it can definitely kill the attraction. Like would you rather be kissed passionately or would you rather a guy ask permission first?
adventur0uspirit
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do you get scared off?
Posted:
6/1/2008 10:02:45 PM
i'd say that if it scares a guy off, then he's obviously not the guy for you. Done.
adventur0uspirit
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If You could choose to be a famous sex symbol of the opposite gender you are, Who would you be ?
Posted:
6/1/2008 9:54:11 PM
Ellen. her new gf is hot.
adventur0uspirit
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Crazy One Night Stand
Posted:
6/1/2008 9:00:00 PM
it sounds to me she had a lot of regret or remorse for having sex with a short man.
OH SNAP!!!
adventur0uspirit
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how to tell if its just for sex?
Posted:
6/1/2008 8:54:07 PM
here's what happens... he wants a relationship. he also wants sex. (just like you) he gets the sex, then decides that although he wants a relationship, he doesn't want it with you. (sorry)
the point is, he's not being dishonest, he really does want a relationship, but he also wants sex and hey, maybe he can't get everything he wants with you, but he at least doesn't want to walk away empty handed either...
sorry for being harsh, it's just the way it is.
adventur0uspirit
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hallucinations during sex?
Posted:
6/1/2008 8:48:36 PM
I sort of had that once while masturbating while high on pot... I had images in my head that I hadn't seen since I was a small child, like 3 or 4 years old at the MOST. As I would fall asleep, as a child, I would have these images based on my breathing pattern. Inhaling and exhaling. There was an image to go along with the feeling of air passing through my nose, one for the feeling in my throat, one for my heartbeat, etc. But yeah, pot was involved.
Sounds pretty damn cool man. Enjoy it.
adventur0uspirit
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Polyamory
Posted:
5/31/2008 10:05:12 PM
check out seductivereasoning dot com if you are interested in how this can be a healthy lifestyle choice.
adventur0uspirit
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Ever had sex w/ a homeless person?
Posted:
5/31/2008 10:02:23 PM
"The homeless are desperate passionate lovers but keep an eye on them or they'll rob you blind."
--
the character Delores Herbig, in an episode of Dead Like Me
adventur0uspirit
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Would you marry a slut?
Posted:
5/25/2008 6:52:33 PM
With my ex it wasn't the sex, it was the variety she liked
...Dude, hook me up!!...
but seriously... I've always defined "slut" as someone who has sex for the pure fun of having sex, whereas "whore" is someone who has sex in exchange for something.
So if a slut were to exchange sex for a lifetime of commitment she would actually be a whore, not a slut. (a high-class, whore, that is...)
and yes, I'm implying that anyone that is a wife is a whore...
and yes, I'm implying that women are either whores, sluts, or a combination thereof... which shows you what a sh!tty deal women get in the label department.
A little off topic, I know, but I applaud any woman that has the guts to be a slut. To go and have the fun you want and not give a sh!t what closed-minded people might think of it.
adventur0uspirit
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What guys say and what they mean
Posted:
5/25/2008 6:40:05 PM
What Men Want...
Generally we can all agree that one of the things men want is sex. No matter how long-term the guy is thinking, part of his motivation to date is sex. Along with that he may want a friend, a companion, a competitor, an ally, a partner, a mother-figure, a daughter-figure... We're all different, we all have different needs and combinations of needs.
Most guys are confused about what they really want because there are things they need to make themselves happy, things they need to make society happy, and things they need to make their mothers happy. It takes a lot of soul searching to figure this all out, and usually some trial and error too.
If he's sending mixed signals, he's probably just not sure of where his needs and wants lie and he's just doing the best he can to figure it out. ... Just like most of the rest of us guys.
Don't assume anything one way or the other about this guy. It
takes time
to get to know someone. Relax, don't stress about it, and if things develop, great, if not, that's fine too. Just try again with the next guy.
adventur0uspirit
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Why would a man do this?
Posted:
5/25/2008 6:31:10 PM
sounds a little unstable. What kind of time frame are we talking here?
adventur0uspirit
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Chores you hate
Posted:
5/25/2008 6:28:47 PM
Vacuuming sucks.. *groan*
hate cleaning the bathroom. that's about it. I don't particularly enjoy the kitchen stuff either, but laundry or general putting stuff away is ok, and of course yard work is great.
My favourite part of cleaning up anything is throwing out all the random useless cr@p that somehow finds its way into my place.
adventur0uspirit
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Ever date someone with BPD? (Borderline Personality Disorder)
Posted:
2/13/2008 10:44:35 PM
YES!
Except she was supposed to be "cured."
If I had a second chance at it, with the better understanding of relationships that I have now, it might have worked out better. I catered to her weaknesses and moods and became an enabler.
If I were to do it again I would tell her I was going to hold her to the same standard of behaviour that I would anyone else. If she was fine with that, then great. My forgiveness and patience would know no bounds. But if she hid behind it like an excuse then forget it. You can't help someone who doesn't want help.
adventur0uspirit
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Hillsbourgh County Police Abusing Quadriplegic Man
Posted:
2/13/2008 10:40:35 PM
My guess is she didn't know what the word "quadrapalegic" meant. Some civil employee edu-muh-cation is in order.
adventur0uspirit
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Insecurty..what is abnormal?
Posted:
2/13/2008 10:29:13 PM
tough love. tell him it's his problem and to get over it. then go do what you want to and let him figure it out.
Hold him to a Higher Standard.
adventur0uspirit
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break up by text message
Posted:
2/13/2008 10:25:58 PM
I don't think I would even break a date by text... maybe email, but only if it was more than a few days in advance. Otherwise definitely over the phone, if not in person.
One thing I hate is having to drag it out in order to do it in person... that sucks. Phone usually works for me... and you can always send the big explanatory emails back and forth afterwards if you really want to. No need to go out to dinner and make a whole event of it.
adventur0uspirit
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What Is The Worst Thing You Could Say To A Guy To Scare Him?
Posted:
2/13/2008 10:08:25 PM
"The moon landing was faked"
"I think Canada should bring its troops home from Iraq"
"It's ok, don't worry about the condom, I'm on the pill."
"I made this Jello myself. Sorry it's a little burnt..."
adventur0uspirit
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When to call it quits?
Posted:
2/13/2008 9:57:43 PM
you told him what you need and he agreed to do certain things? wow... sounds passionate. compromise is supposed to come much later, not right at the beginning. If you two aren't nuts for each other then look elsewhere. OR>.. keep seeing him as you're seeing other people and if something develops, great, if not, great. No point forcing it!
adventur0uspirit
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What should I say in this Valentine card
Posted:
2/13/2008 9:51:38 PM
What size would they be?
If you REALLY want to scare him off....
adventur0uspirit
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Would you date Britney Spears?
Posted:
2/13/2008 9:47:37 PM
Yes, I could change her... wow, look at that... there's still some idealist left deep inside me. I thought I'd gotten it all...
adventur0uspirit
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I want to try something new, but not sure how to approach it.
Posted:
2/13/2008 9:44:17 PM
show him this post.
adventur0uspirit
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Men and direct questions
Posted:
2/13/2008 9:34:40 PM
Right on, Dermar.
adventur0uspirit
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what would you do? new guy offered to stay in hotel (alone) so we could spend weekend together..
Posted:
2/13/2008 9:30:19 PM
If you are meeting him for the first time he should absolutely have a hotel room available to him. If things go really well and you decide you are comfortable with him staying with you then he doesn't need to use the room, but he should have it available in case. If you feel bad about the cost, offer to split it with him, just don't insist on it, we hate when you girls do that.
adventur0uspirit
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Self-Proclaimed Pedophile
Posted:
1/12/2008 12:02:23 AM
Pretty much everything has been said here, so I don't really have anything important to add, but lets please make one distinction:
Being sick is not the same as being morally wrong.
Can you change how you feel about the opposite sex?
Can you decide whether to be gay or straight?
Can you change what foods you like? I mean, sure, you can develop an appreciation, but if you just don't like shrimp, you are probably never going to bite into a shrimp and go MMMMmmmm!!!! How many people have been in a relationship with someone they really wanted to like, but there just wasn't anything there? How many people have you met that had great personalities, and you just wish you were attracted to them because they would make a great partner?
Attraction is not a choice.
This guy Jack is naturally attracted to children. That is not a good enough reason to hate him. What if he spent ten years seeking professional help, trying to overcome those desires and made no progress? Let's say he even comes to understand that any physical relationship with a child would be harmful to that child, that is not going to change the fact that he is attracted to him. He is trapped. He can't (in good conscience) have what he desires, and he can't develop the desire for what he is allowed to have. What is your reaction? That he is not even human and someone should take him out? My reaction is pity. There is no way that man will ever be both fulfilled and accepted, a privelege that is available to most of us, and that many of the posters here obviously take for granted.
What if you were called garbage for wanting to date the opposite sex? What if people wanted to put you behind bars for looking at normal pornography?
Now, that said, ....
He shouldn't be taking pictures of little girls. He should be seeking medical help, even if there isn't much hope of successful treatment. He would be a much more effective public figure if he would embrace and publicize a desire to be normal. I think this would greatly affect the way the world in general views those they consider pedophiles.
As it is right now, we call them sick, we shun them, and we push them away, so they go and find like minded individuals who accept them. We don't do that with alcoholics... We provide them with support groups and a nurturing environment.
Society is obviously still a very ignorant beast.
adventur0uspirit
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MARS/VENUS... Still the Gold Standard?
Posted:
1/11/2008 10:57:12 PM
I actually haven't read the Mars/Venus book... I will add it to the list...
One book that has helped me tremendously is "Why Men Don't Listen and Women Can't Read Maps," written by husband and wife team Barbara and Allan Pease. They have a few other books with similar titles on the same subjects... I think another one is "why men don't have a clue and women always want more shoes" or something like that. They speak in generalities, which are never a hundred percent accurate of all women or all men, so it's important to remember that while reading.
I've also found that literature devoted to the science of what kind of behaviour creates and attraction and is also very helpful in initiating and maintaining a good relationship. Try "The Art of Seduction" by Robert Greene. He discusses the principles behind seduction in all its forms, from the social charisma of JFK and Bill Clinton to the devotion-inspiring allure of Josephine Bonaparte (Napoleon's wife) and Cleopatra. While I'm at it I may as well recommend Lou Paget's "How to Give her Absolute Pleasure." It does have a few explicit techniques described, but most of the book is devoted to setting the mood, a process that can start hours or even weeks in advance.
And for women trying to tie down a man, "The Rules!!!" Women hate it, they argue with me that it's unreasonable, but seriously girls, I've read it and I think it's right on. Maybe not a hundred percent, but as close as I've found.
adventur0uspirit
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Baby...give me the recipe before you go, pleeease!
Posted:
1/11/2008 10:44:03 PM
I've never had to ask for a recipe of a great dish, but I have accepted recipes of dishes that I'd pretended to like... what are you supposed to say when she says "Mmmm this coq au vin is so good, just the way my mom makes it!"
"Yeah... yum... pass the salt, would ya?"
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Is It Working?
Posted:
1/11/2008 10:24:39 PM
Squelchy, you seem to be taking this really personally... just offer your advice and then let her do her thing. If you want to teach someone you won't get them to listen by saying
If you want to do your own thing then fine, but you're not being very sensible by ignoring the advice of other people who know more than you
and
The fact that you have to ask that shows you have a LOT to learn about exercise.
I know you're trying to help but it's hard for anyone to want to listen to you when you treat them like morons, even if you think they really are morons.
adventur0uspirit
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Is It Time To Meet In Person ... ?
Posted:
1/11/2008 1:08:44 AM
Two weeks of emails? I've tried the hardcore searching-for-my-soulmate approach and didn't find it much better than the meet-them-for-coffee-ASAP method... I actually prefer the coffee-ASAP method now, because within 20 minutes, you're going to know if he/she passes your initial inspection. You don't spend 2 weeks emotionally investing in a potential mate. Much less draining to meet a person and decide right away. Easier on the ego to get dumped after one night than after two weeks too.
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Honesty & Truth
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1/11/2008 12:57:30 AM
Printer,
You were absolutely right not to tell her that you flat-out loved her.., but by the way you tell the story, I would think that deep down, she already knew the truth before she asked you if you loved her. So why was she asking then?
This is the point... she wasn't asking because she was looking for information. She was asking because she needed a reason to allow herself to be with you. If you had told her you loved her, she could have enjoyed the night, denying her better judgement and just dealt with her mistake by calling you an a$$hole later when the truth came out.
The thing is, she should feel free to enjoy your company regardless of what guarantees it comes with or doesn't come with. This is a cultural hang-up, not her fault at all. It's almost universal, at least with women.
If a woman asked me that question, I would reject it. It's not a fair question. What's happening here is that she is uncomfortable with an aspect of the relationship, and is trying to escape the discomfort by getting you to tell her there is no reason to be uncomfortable. But there actually isn't any reason to be uncomfortable, unless you both clearly want different things. (However, I see no reason to waste a night of passion just for this reason)
I have sometimes responded to things like this by asking them to define what they mean by "love", or asking them what they think my answer is... They are usually concerned with what is actually an imaginary problem, invented and propagated throught the centuries by societal prejudices and puritanical expectations of women. I'll ask her why she needs to know... Seriously, why does she need to know? What difference does it make?
Hopefully this kind of discussion leads to a deeper understanding of the mindset that desires a verbal commitment, at which point I will express the kind of love that I do feel, the kind of appreciation I do have for her, and how much I enjoy our time together. If our paths are to diverge, then that may happen... and we'll likely go on to enjoy a satisfying friendship, but not until after at least one more passionate (usually VERY passionate!) night.
adventur0uspirit
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Honesty & Truth
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1/11/2008 12:21:57 AM
I like to hear truth, no matter how hurtlful it might be, but then, I make a consious effort to take any uncomfortable truths about myself as constructive criticism. I have had friends stop me mid-sentence because they don't want to discuss themselves. If that's the case I respect their wishes but look for opportunities to build them up and foster resilience in them and security in our friendship so that we might be able to have a hard discussion someday. I've had to do this with my parents... It's a process.
adventur0uspirit
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Oh, What a Beautiful Morning...
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1/11/2008 12:14:04 AM
i miss summer. i want to ride my bike.
adventur0uspirit
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Why did you choose your name ?
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1/11/2008 12:12:08 AM
I'd heard that names like "man of adventure" were really good... this is the best i could do with the character allowances and options available to me.
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