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Thread: Emphisis on Profession...Too Much
lotustemple
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Emphisis on Profession...Too Much
Posted: 10/7/2012 10:52:10 AM
You’ve got a nerve lecturing me; you are the one who went off topic in the first place. Sneering at people who have actually done something productive with their life and achieved much of their personal potential says volumes about you.
Geez, relax. If you want to be offended by my comment about 40 hours plus a week being unhealthy physically and emotionally you might want to look at the truth in it and what it is doing to your body and mind, instead of misinterpreting my posts and getting nasty.
lotustemple
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Dating more than one person ?
Posted: 10/7/2012 10:42:37 AM
^^^ Wrong. "Sloppy seconds" implies that the woman bedded her Thursday date.
For all you know she had a threesome with her thursday night date. Were you there?
She is clearly shopping around and the OP doesn't quite have what she wants, but she might settle for him, lol.
lotustemple
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guys are not the only ones who get friend-zoned
Posted: 10/7/2012 10:32:44 AM
People who make friends with their dating contestants that didn't evolve into a relationship think they are transparent however it's quite obvious one still has a thing for the other and pretends its just friendly affection. It's lame to keep them around in your friend zone harem. Grow up by cutting the strings to sticky situations.
lotustemple
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Should I confess to cheating in the first 2 weeks of relationship?
Posted: 10/7/2012 9:59:53 AM
^^^And perhaps you could try real hard to comprehend the difference btwn dating a total stranger from the internet for 2 whole weeks and an established relationship. It's not that hard.....think. I don't know a single mature individual who would consider that a relationship. Maybe in junior high school 2 weeks makes a relationship, maybe not. They were in the very beginning initial stage of dating. Ringing any bells for ya yet?
you deserve to have a partner who cheats on you.
Be careful of what you wish on others....it usually has a way of coming right back on you.
lotustemple
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Dating more than one person ?
Posted: 10/7/2012 9:50:51 AM
Am I being silly I feel that if she really liked what she saw on the first two dates that she would not need to date anyone else? I liked her the first time I saw her and would not feel the need to date anyone else.
Dude you just became sloppy seconds. No you are not being silly, to the contrary you have self-respect and are not a multi-dater spreading std's unlike a significant percentage of online daters. I only know one person who multi-dates and she is basically too busy for a relationship at this time in her life. Most people date one at a time, not doing so is highly disrespectful. Even if she only kisses each date goodnight, thats spreading bodily fluids.
lotustemple
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Female Friends' Drunk Behavior
Posted: 10/6/2012 9:06:13 PM
To enable or not to enable? Is this the question?
lotustemple
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The difference between Charm and bull?
Posted: 10/6/2012 7:46:15 PM
Therefore, charming should raise even more suspicions than ever.
Sociopaths are charming. What else is there to say other than I would love to have a personality disorder meter that vibrates in my pocket.
lotustemple
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Should I confess to cheating in the first 2 weeks of relationship?
Posted: 10/6/2012 3:52:49 PM
she can come clean and lay it all out and hey, she either loses the guy or not...
And we all know that coming clean has several repercussions, none of them favorable.
1. He doesn't trust her and they slowly rebuild that trust with much discomfort to both, so she should have just kept her mouth shut.
2. He takes on the burden and it traumatizes him, again it would be best he doesn't know.
3. What could have potentially been a fabulous relationship gets cut off due to he pressuring her for committment too soon when she was fragile and vulnerable.
If my partner has a one time thing in a moment of weakness and way too much alcohol, then realizing how foolish he was and how much he loves me and knowing he will never ever do it again.....do I want him to tell me? Hell no because it will haunt me. If it's more than once......definitely tell me because I will leave him.
lotustemple
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Should I confess to cheating in the first 2 weeks of relationship?
Posted: 10/6/2012 12:27:28 PM
If it was me and I found out later, I'd dump her in a heartbeat for lying...
Hypothetical situation. They get married he is very much in love with her, very happy. And of course no std's were transmitted from her little "mistake". She's pregnant with their 2nd child. The old roommate looks them up on fakebook and spills the beans out of jealousy.
Do you really think it's "fair" to tell him at this point knowing it will ruin his marriage and adversely affect his kids?
They weren't even dating long enough for what I would consider having a relationship yet. She may not even be familiar with what happens when you get really drunk, could have been her first time and she learned not to ever do that again. She slipped, got back up and realized how great the new guy was. Apparently he is very happy with her too. Do you really want to knock that down? If it had been 2 months together......maybe. It was 2 weeks and she was fumbling out of a divorce. Obviously you don't know how debilitating and disorienting that can be for someone and be back out in the single world. They make mistakes getting back up on their feet.
Where's the love dude? I think you forgot it this time.
lotustemple
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Emphisis on Profession...Too Much
Posted: 10/6/2012 11:57:06 AM
There is also something extremely satisfying about carving your own way in the world and achieving so much of one's potential.
That's fine you are satisfied with your lot in life. However others can and do excell everyday in life without one particular career focus their entire adult life until retirement. We are multi-faceted beings. Change and growth are a good thing!
My point all along was that 40+ hours a week is not healthy and I don't date men with full time jobs. Your responses to me are going out on some far tangents. Learn to stay on topic and not nit pik others posts looking for something to pounce on.
lotustemple
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Should I confess to cheating in the first 2 weeks of relationship?
Posted: 10/6/2012 11:46:57 AM
^^^Asking for sexual exclusiviy is what intelligent people do. I only date one at a time.
I don't really think she did anything wrong given the circumstances, but I don't expect perfection out of humans either. She's still at the effect of the divorce, depending on the circumstances that means her life is most likely turned upside down.
Doesn't sound like she's the type to cheat, she's probably just very vulnerable now and the roommate took advantage of her. I can forgive her and I dont even know her. She needs to forgive herself and let it go.
Please don't tell.....he will take it personally, take the burden on himself. If she had slept with someone else in the weeks prior to dating this guy the risk of std's is about the same as it is now. Ask him if you can both go get tested together then let it go. You are ok, love and do something nice for yourself today. Keep dating the guy if you like. If the roommate ever tells him, deny it. He can't prove it without a videotape.
lotustemple
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Emphisis on Profession...Too Much
Posted: 10/6/2012 12:46:27 AM
^^^And volunteer work, numerous projects including art and science, studying various fields, world travel etc....is also a satisfying lifestyle. Let's not forget daily beach time either. You sound like my mother lol, she thinks everyone needs a specific career identity. Not everyone is career oriented, I don't know how anyone spends so many hours a week in a full time job/career and, it's preparation and the transit time to and fro, and has time for a life. When do you have time for hobbies?
If anything I think a day's work should be knocked down to 5 from 8 as standard operating procedure. 40+ hours a week is unhealthy for anyone IMO.
lotustemple
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Going public (tweeting) about online dating
Posted: 10/6/2012 12:23:57 AM
^^^I totally agree. Strangers meeting strangers via online dating and that poster says it's inappropriate to do a little checking up before putting oneself in a compromising position? Yeah he's got some secrets to hide. Interesting the opening poster responded favorably to his suggestions???? Naive or looking for trouble?
lotustemple
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Emphisis on Profession...Too Much
Posted: 10/6/2012 12:15:44 AM
I prefer a man without a job. One who is smart enough not to work and still live well. Ok, semi-retired works too. I have no patience for a man with a full time job as I've never worked one myself. Sounds like hell.
lotustemple
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Easier to find gay men than interested women
Posted: 10/5/2012 11:59:02 AM
My overall point is there has to be a reason as to why OP is attracting homosexual men instead of attractive women.
Nope I disagree with you Irish. The better looking the guy the more gay men will hit on him, period. Many if not most gay guys are very attracted to the masculine types.
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lotustemple
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Going public (tweeting) about online dating
Posted: 10/5/2012 11:42:37 AM
Good for you for checking up on the guy, always a wise thing to do. Well you found out he bets with his friends and most likely its how long till he gets laid and he may videotape it for proof.
When you learn that someone can objectify women to the point of private betting with his friends you should expect the worst.
Sorry, if I were you I would tell him what you saw and that you are disgusted. Then hang up.
lotustemple
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Easier to find gay men than interested women
Posted: 10/4/2012 6:50:43 PM
Some women haters and gay men are chiming into this black hole of a thread. If it is easier for the op to get hit on from men than women he not only puts them on the same playing field he leans towards the men.
This is ridiculous. I live in a gay neighborhood and gay guys hit on straight guys all the time. Why compare them to women? Geez.
lotustemple
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Female Friends' Drunk Behavior
Posted: 10/3/2012 11:49:21 PM
What's the point of analyzing this? Why not judge experiences based on whether or not you feel comfortable and safe?
Your friend zone ladies seems to be drinking unhealthy and excessive amounts of alcohol. They are either alcoholics now or will be soon enough. Most alcoholics are pretty unpredicable and your lady #2 is getting into limbic region or very primative brain behavior.
lotustemple
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Possible he's telling the truth?
Posted: 10/3/2012 10:36:31 PM
I never had much luck with online dating however I can say the ones who proved themselves to be serious and honest deleted their accounts after a few dates.
Most had all kinds of assinine reasons to stay on(none were for the forums)and my favorite was he had made a friend here who had cancer so he wanted to continue to be part of her support team but she didn't want to move it emails or phone calls so they communicated via this dating site. Brilliant huh?
He kept trying to date me but refused to give up his profile eventually confessing he wanted me to be the "one" who could pull him away from online encounters. WTF. Yikes there's alot of guys addicted to this stuff.
lotustemple
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Should I confess to cheating in the first 2 weeks of relationship?
Posted: 10/3/2012 10:21:53 PM
Don't give him a boulder to carry. If you love him now, be committed to him and only to him. If you ever find yourself not in love with him, leave him before you make a mistake against your relationship.
P.S. I will never forget the man who was married to his wife for over 30 years and on his death bed he confessed to an affair he had. She had blistfully been aware and loved him her whole life....now, she hated him.
Confessions are between you and GOD.....no one else needs to carry the weight.
A few posters have said as much and basically this is the most compassionate stance. However m church also has a good point about std testing. Tough one.
lotustemple
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is this a valid request?
Posted: 10/3/2012 10:02:58 PM
it wasnt that facebook was what mattered to me the most .. my question was if it was a valid request...does it matter if we had talked one day versus 3 years? i know the request after one day is extreme and the other situations i had my own questions about .. the only reason i didnt mention them is because i have my own feeling and ideas about it.
i wasnt being manipulative, just focusing on the questionable part of the conversation.
to clear things up .. we had only talked for about 1 day before the request was made for me to delete my facebook account. he also told me that he didnt think it was ok for me to be friends with people of the opposite sex. married or not. also went on and said he would have the same feelings if i went to have lunch with a female friend. and he basically called me an adulteror(sp?) because i went to eat lunch with a male co-worker who is engaged
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The more questionable part is trying to separate you from your friends. Fakebook is peanuts compared to that. But if you have lunch everyday with an engaged man that is borderline inappropriate IMO. I have more respect for other women than to have daily activites with their partners.
Your opening post only focused on him asking if you would delete facebook if you two dated. That's why this became a fakebook thread. And I agree that does not make you manipulative. But be forewarned....there are lots of us who do not want our info and photos posted on someones fakebook account while we are dating them. Fair enough?
lotustemple
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Should I confess to cheating in the first 2 weeks of relationship?
Posted: 10/2/2012 11:27:51 PM
Well it looks like he lied to you, you weren't that serious about him, had sex with your roommate and now want to be serious with him?
Don't tell him anything about the roommate and if you are really serious about dating this guy move out or have your roommate move out.
Nothing good ever comes from telling your partner you cheated. They won't trust you anymore, will feel betrayed, have a hard time trusting someone else again etc..... Just don't ever do it again.
Do you really want to keep seeing this guy? He lied about his kid, that's a big lie.
lotustemple
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is this a valid request?
Posted: 10/2/2012 10:07:54 PM
Any comments, lotustemple?
How bout I just quote myself from post #36:
We weren't there to hear him so I'd say it's 50/50. Could be a control freak OR he could have just wanted to see if she would give it up BECAUSE it would interfer with his life in someway.
Well she left out all the other control freak stuff until now, but was focused on that which matters the most.....fakebook lol.
edit to below: A twister I am not. Blunt, honest and outspoken, yes. Are you really so "shocked" or was that written manipulatively instead of quoting actual words to back up your attacks? Why don't you quote me to prove your point?
lotustemple
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is this a valid request?
Posted: 10/1/2012 7:44:59 PM
I just had to rant this stuff out because facebook and social networking in general really does screw peoples lives up. It's especially creepy when you think this is now a public company and years in the future they can do anything they want with your information. Think about it- they can sell it to the government, sell it to insurance companies, sell it to job recruiters, profile you based on what kinds of people you associate and what behaviors they post about, they have databases that can recognize your face in any picture you post... this is really dangerous stuff even when relationships aren't thought about. I have FB, but I'm stupid for using it. So is everyone who uses it. The creator of FB even ranted about how stupid people are to use it... He's right!
Yup, it's really stupid to post all your personal sh1t on fakebook. That's why I won't date anyone who plays into that game.
lotustemple
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is this a valid request?
Posted: 10/1/2012 2:02:00 PM
She said he told her he didn't have one because he "didn't like it". Well, good for him. HE can stay away from it. He's a f*cking moron for asking someone to give it up without knowing how deep their involvement with it is.
Since you weren't there nor heard his interpretation of the conversation.......isn't calling him f ing moron a bit prejudicial? Attached to fakebook much?
Maybe he doesn't like it because photos and info of them together being posted ad infinitum on the internet is compromising to him. And what is the point of telling her those reasons if she is dead set on her "right" of doing just that? That thought is scary to alot of people for a myriad of issues some being more sensitive than others.
Wow so many die hard fakebook fans here freaking out.....don't worry, nobody is going to take it away from you but you can sleep with your electronic devices just in case someone writes on your wall at 4 am lol.
Giving the guy the benefit of the doubt is clearly beyond the fakebook collective capability.
@Piggy below:
Well I would get off pof forums even thought my profile is hidden if it bothered a guy I was dating. Or is that not comphensible either? Blasphemy? Seriously dude, you don't see the difference btwn pof forums and fakebook?
Fakebook is kinda like smoking pot......something you expect people to outgrow by the age of 25 or so.
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is this a valid request?
Posted: 10/1/2012 1:31:05 PM
Which is your prerogative, but would you ask someone you had never met to delete theirs? The fact that you would defend such a request is rather telling..
And you misquoted me by taking my words out of context. I find that rather telling as well.....since I wrote he could be controlling or not given we only have her side. That is clearly not a full defense.
I merely posted the possibility that she didn't take into consideration he may have a sensitive job etc... It's called seeing things from more than one perspective. Or actually getting out of yourself for a moment to realize there is always more than one point of view. And yes there is life beyond facebook. What is that old saying.......?
Small minds talk about other people (facebook).
Average minds talk about things.
And great minds talk about ideas.
lotustemple
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question on no contact since Saturday night for no apparent reason
Posted: 10/1/2012 1:23:46 PM
In your last post (right above this one) you are painting yourself to be quite the victim. You do not use that word but that is exactly what you're doing, whether or not you are intending to.
Nope he's hurt and trying to explain that. All I see is you acting the cold hearted antagonist. What's your point? I can guarantee you it's not taken as productive, constructive or remotely helpful. Are you happy now? Kicking people when they are down and vulnerable is a rough job but somebody feels the need to do it huh?
lotustemple
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is this a valid request?
Posted: 10/1/2012 12:47:12 PM
started talking to this guy and things seem to be going well. we start talking about our beliefs and how we see things. the fact that i have a facebook account comes up and he tells me that he doesnt have one because he dislikes it. he then asks me if i would delete my account for him.
How did the guy say it? Was it bossy or was he fishing? If he's a private person with reason to keep his personal business off of facebook he may have been fishing to see how attached she was to it. And already knowing he wouldn't date a facebook addict he gave it shot just on the possibility that she would be mature enough to ask him why it's a problem. Does he have a government job for example? Would she be willing to get off the site due to reasons she didn't bother to ask about? Nope it was all about her. She didn't offer his tone of voice either in her opening post.
We weren't there to hear him so I'd say it's 50/50. Could be a control freak OR he could have just wanted to see if she would give it up BECAUSE it would interfer with his life in someway.
Personally I wouldn't date anyone playing on facebook, there are plenty of other options for family photo sites that don't expose the kids and others with sensitive jobs etc...
Facebook is not responsible for "never ending drama"
Thats your opinon. To others, social networking sites are the quintessential example of drama.
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is this a valid request?
Posted: 10/1/2012 12:31:53 AM
^^ The fact that he doesn't like fb is his prerogative, but to suggest that someone he hasn't even met yet should delete hers is imo the height of ridiculous.
And this shows you are *beyond* attached to fakebook. An addiction any rational person would fear in a potential partner.
Fakebook = never ending drama
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profile picture was at least 10 to 15 yrs old
Posted: 9/30/2012 4:30:55 PM
I had a date with a woman I met here on POF, and she was easily 15 years older than her pic.
She was also completely nuts.
I've been noticing the line up of middle aged daters at the top of the page. Sometimes its women in my area and sometimes its men depending if I've logged on or not. Seems like the majority look much older than the age claimed on their profiles. Great way to start a new relationship lol.
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My cousins wife is hot!
Posted: 9/30/2012 1:01:55 PM
^^^And thats the difference btwn men and boys. The men have the courage to have that conversation minus telling the cousin that his wife is hot.
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My cousins wife is hot!
Posted: 9/30/2012 12:12:29 PM
Tell your cousin, show him the texts and tell him she is flirting. They may be swingers or he may need to know this to avoid getting an incurable STD. Do the right thing and protect your family.
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2 year old acting out
Posted: 9/30/2012 12:09:21 PM
Let him sleep in your bed with you. Do you have any brothers or father you two could stay with for a while. Let him experience being held and loved by another male relative.
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When is it time to give up?
Posted: 9/30/2012 11:49:52 AM
Honey I have had zero luck with pof online dating but do quite well attracting quality men in the real world. But wouldn't ya have it I live in the middle of nowhere with a limited gene pool. I'm patient, good ones eventually show up.
The moral of my story is that pof has way too many scoundrels vs. cool guys.
If you aren't in a remote area of the most remote island chain in the world like me lol, get out and do things that inspire you. Involve yourself in something artistic that brings you out into the community. Art brings out your inner passion and that makes you irresistable to men. Good luck! Hey wait a minute, I think I'll take my own advice.
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question on no contact since Saturday night for no apparent reason
Posted: 9/29/2012 9:41:07 PM
Trust me, she can't handle the feelings she has for you. And you do not want the emotional rollercoaster her type has to offer you. Block her. Feel your pain, be good to yourself and soon you will be back on your feet, ready to pick someone who truly can love you. Remember to breathe deeply when having a rough day with it all. Good luck!
lotustemple
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Last name issues
Posted: 9/29/2012 9:34:13 PM
At the time, assuming it was simply anger from years of him picking on them, I refused to change their names. I was given full physical and legal custody so I could have- but I felt it was not a decision to make when angry (the same reason I waited to change back to my maiden name.
So you stood by for years of the kids being emotionally abused and now you want to stand by again for years to help them get closure and let go of that pain. You have a subconscious attachment to abusive situations or you are too loyal to your ex. He doesn't deserve it and your kids deserve to erase that part of their life.
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question on no contact since Saturday night for no apparent reason
Posted: 9/29/2012 1:03:36 PM
I think she was falling in love with you and felt herself thinking about you more than her kids and it scared her and she pulled away. I've done that dance with 2 single fathers. Never again. They can have a very hard time engaging in a relationship because they fear they are not being a good parent. Romantic love can be very consuming as you well know. A mature parent knows there is enough love for everyone.....she's not there yet and I don't recommend you waiting around for it.
She just may come back when you least expect it. The 2 fathers I dated occasionally call me to see if I am interested. It's been 15 years since I dated one of them. Suspended romance. Nevermind.
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those big flat screens and decorating
Posted: 9/28/2012 3:59:23 PM
Is this "exhibit one" as to why people who live in mud huts the world over hate Americans? I think so...
Yes, get over it. Materialism is SO HARD! Whhhhhaaaaaahhhh!!!!
What? You think that as the mud hut dwellers eventually acquire t.v.'s they won't be arguing about the placement? Whether it's a t.v. or a hanging mobile of goat skulls....it's placement will be discussed, that is if the woman is allowed to have an opinion.
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those big flat screens and decorating
Posted: 9/28/2012 1:36:54 PM
Can you ask you hubby to compromise with just one, not two? Show him this thread.
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Museum dates - a game of Follow Me?
Posted: 9/28/2012 1:01:28 PM
grin, I was brought up in NY where museums where a cheap weekend family activity, picnic lunch and all. Ever been to the Museum of Natural History there? You couldn't have a conversation if you wanted to, the noise level is so high.
Just because others are rude and loud at at museums does that mean you follow suit? At an early age I was taught to speak little and very quietly at the museum NOT TO DISTURB OTHERS regardless of the behavior of others, it really wasn't that hard to do as museums are fascinating to experience. And they are not appropriate places to bring infants and toddlers.
Anyone who thinks a museum visit is a "chatty" experience clearly does not have the capacity to appreciate art nor do they have the capacity to respect others around them.
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Should sign language be compulsorily taught in schools?
Posted: 9/27/2012 12:48:51 PM
Having my own issues I've dealt with since childhood, -would it have been reasonable to make every kid learn how to give me a shot, or recognize the symptoms of low blood sugar as a diabetic? No. It wouldn't have.
Yes it's would have been very reasonable. I knew, my mother was a nurse and I knew about diabetic shock and how to spot other types of emergencies at a very early age.
Dude trust me, there is enough love in the world to look out for one another. And there is certainly enough time in a school day to teach that to kids and then some.
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Did I blow it?
Posted: 9/27/2012 12:39:07 PM
I was doing homework and have a thousand things on my plate. If you refuse to understand that I'm a really busy person then maybe this won't work out.
If a guy wanted to date me but said he had a thousand things on his plate I would start laughing as I walked away.
When the dust settles you will realize that she's not the one for you. She seems to have very little time for a relationship, and you'd have become very frustrated and unhappy down the road. Stop blaming yourself because her busy schedule is the main problem, it's nothing you did. And by all means take the advice of the other posters and stop with the incessant texting to girls unless they are into it. It would drive me nutz. I hate being bothered when I'm busy but apparently many people really like it. Just look for someone more compatible with you. She doesn't really have time for a boyfriend. You'd be more like the boyfriend on retainer. Chin up because this is a good thing!
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Should sign language be compulsorily taught in schools?
Posted: 9/27/2012 11:55:48 AM
Yep I'm on the side of compulsory in elementary school and optional in high school and college. Teach them very early on for one year to get the basics down so they can at least communicate with a deaf person when necessary or an emergency. And definiately should be compulsory for all emergency personel.....firemen, police etc.... I speak 3 languages, mostly self-taught and wish I had learned 13.
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Getting a man to want to go OUT on a second date. Not just a booty call.
Posted: 9/26/2012 5:07:29 PM
Sounds like a string of playas and idiots. However you could practice being a little more feminine. Right off the bat telling the guy you want it to be 50/50 and directing things etc... is pretty emasculating IMO. If you must deny the man his testosterone at least wait until the bill comes and gently put up your card and ASK him if it would be ok for you to pay half. Not insisting or bossy.
Men are hard wired to be providers, and even if it's just picking up the whole bill a couple of times a month it fullfills their need to provide and our need to be provided for.
edit to above: I don't think you sound desperate, just too assertive. Do some role playing with a male friend on how to be less dominant when meeting a new guy. Good luck!
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Museum dates - a game of Follow Me?
Posted: 9/26/2012 4:43:15 PM
lotustemple wrote:
"I don't consider good museums clingy or chatty occasions."
Guess we wouldn't get along. I find museums a great place to chat, endless new topics and great insight into the other person as art sparks memories, dreams, realities, views on any and everything.
And you are my true nemesis lol. People talk way too much and too loud these days, intectualizing everything and basically killing the ambiance for those who like to "take in" beauty in peace and awe. Discussing it later would be my preference.
Back on topic, it seems a little more communication would have been appropriate on their date. Perhaps the opening poster was too chatty or talked too loud in the museum so he kept his distance. Who knows? He hasn't presented his side as to why on their 2nd date he ignored her.
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Poem
Posted: 9/26/2012 11:17:06 AM
I met her just over a week ago, at one of the alumni events he invited her to with the purpose of meeting me. Since then, we've become FB friends, weve texted 100's of times - and talked for HOURS. I've also seen her twice since then.
Coming from someone who lives out of cell phone range(texting is not a part of my reality), texting 100's of times in little over a week is hard to fathom as if you are getting way ahead of yourself. Get to know her slowly in the real world, you move too fast with too much information.
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Museum dates - a game of Follow Me?
Posted: 9/25/2012 2:37:54 PM
Depends on the museum and the exhibit. Was he really into it? Last time I joined someone at a museum she and I gravitated to different exhibits. I was totally engrossed in what I saw, she fussed at me a bit as we left complaining I had ignored her. Sticking close to a companion and chatting as we go as opposed to having the freedom of experiencing some of the most beautiful and compelling art in the world was not a hard choice for me. I don't consider good museums clingy or chatty occasions.
I took her out to dinner to discuss the day and what we saw and liked.
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What some signs that a guy is into you??
Posted: 9/24/2012 11:52:45 PM
Wow can you guys be any more harsh?? I was just asking a question. Dont judge me.
Perhaps someday you will learn the difference btwn an honest reply and a harsh judgement. Or perhaps you have a tendency towards passive-aggressive behavior when everything doesn't go your way.
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Life should be enjoyed not annoyed
Posted: 9/24/2012 11:12:39 PM
^^^Which proves what? You have good endurance? Woo hoo!
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What some signs that a guy is into you??
Posted: 9/24/2012 1:34:28 PM
So how does the friends first thing go? You two will be non-romantic until the day you decide you want to date him? Or does he decide? Or do you think one day you two will wake up both with the idea to be romantic?
Going on several dates doesn't mean you are bf/gf or even exclusive. It means you are dating slowly to get to know one another and you are also allowing the chemistry to be natural instead of forcing yourself to be indifferent. Or do you want to be friends with an attraction?
You are playing games. Learn to be real. Classy people date without fear of failure or committment. They don't fear their feelings either and have self control. You can date a guy for 6 months or a year and decide he's not the one for you.
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