Ambrose2007 Forum Posts (8,881)

RE: Who is dating who here in CS?

True, but don't you find that a fat bank account helps with the relocation, GB?

RE: LMAO

The thread about a thread that supposedly was banned but was not became the thread that actually was banned. The gods are surely laughing at us.

RE: Who is dating who here in CS?

Maybe you'd be a billionaire this time, GB?

RE: do you settle or still look?

Accepting imperfection does not equal "settling," any more than accepting that I can't fly unaided is settling. That's about accepting reality.

The reality is that you cannot find a perfect match, but you can find a good one - good enough to permit happiness in that relationship. I take "settling" to mean that you're knowingly accepting less in terms of compatibility than you *realistically* could achieve.

RE: Who is dating who here in CS?

I wonder what would happen if you did get run over by a bus, GB...

RE: do you settle or still look?

Of course, "settling" can occur in a variety of ways - some more subtle or insidious than others. For example, "friends with benefits" is a way of settling, in my view.

RE: do you settle or still look?

The answer is simple: if you feel you're "settling," you shouldn't be with that person. Unfair to both them and you.

Of course, you could be mistaken or delusional about a given individual, but the bottom line is that if you feel that way, you shouldn't continue.

RE: If you could live the life of another forum member for a day, who would you choose?

That's easy. GG! I want to know what things feel like from her POV.

RE: Guys Who Just Wanna Stay Home

I think that's horrible. Why spend the money renting a DVD when you can get Neflix, thus saving the time and money going to a rental store??

RE: FLU VIRUS

Gee, this swine flu sure sounds horribly scary. I think they'd better declare martial law now before we all turn into flesh-eating zombies.

RE: How do you make an" Amish Woman" happpy?

I read: Two men in tights.

RE: Is it true that western women don't like Pakistani guys?

That's good to know, Virgo. You personally favor equality between men and women?

RE: Is it true that western women don't like Pakistani guys?

One major hang-up between Western women and believers in Islam could occur IF a Muslim man believes that women should occupy a subordinate position in terms of rights and value to him. Most Western women would fiercely reject that thesis.

RE: Don't Ever Take Anyone/Anything For Granted

Beautifully written, Anna. You should consider a career as a writer! And condolences regarding your mom.

RE: How come the nicest people seem to be the furthest away?

'Cause we're far out, man!

RE: ARE YOU COMPLETELY HONEST WITH MEN ON CS?

I try never to be honest with the men on CS. They're all such a bunch of strumpets!

RE: Have you found somebody you really like here?

I've made some very special friends here, but modesty and fear of lawsuits preclude me from listing them.

RE: How many people think that one's astrological sign is a true indicator of compatibility?

Well, T, it seems you are contradicting yourself when you write "I do agree that "signs" have no bearing on the actual reality of who your prospective love is," and "I know for a fact that I just cannot be with a Virgo." ??

You truly believe you can rationally reject every woman who is a "Virgo"? On what basis would you have such a strong belief? Couldn't be empirical, since you could never amass sufficient data personally to make such a judgment. It would have to be theoretical - that is, astrological theory proclaims that all people born in that time range have the same personality attributes which are incompatible with you.

Everyone born in the same month has the same basic personality?? Really? That doesn't seem like an absurd assertion on its face?

Several studies by scientists have been performed addressing this assertion, and every single one of them (to my knowledge) has demonstrated that there is no correlation beyond chance of people born around the same time - or even on the same day - sharing personality characteristics or living a certain kind of life (as predicted, for instance, by "natal charts" - see Shawn Carlson's double-blind test as an example).

Studies such as these, as well as the logical truth that our relationship to the cosmos is infinitely complex and thus practically immeasurable (you'd have to calculate the influences of the entire universe, in essence), offer no reason that I can see for choosing Astrological signs over one's own eyes, ears, and mind in selecting a mate.

You stand the very real possibility, T, of walking away from the love of your life because of this belief. Do you honestly believe you have sufficiently strong evidence/logic for "star signs" to risk that?

RE: How many people think that one's astrological sign is a true indicator of compatibility?

I first became aware of my impatience sans "natal charts" when, as a child waiting in line at a store, my dancing to and fro and scowling up at the ceiling caused the manager to inquire if I needed to use the restroom. Maybe he was being sarcastic (he seemed sincere enough), but in a later flash of insight I realized that I seemed to be in a hurry more than most people...

I also realized I was smart before learning the results of an IQ test.

RE: How come there's no EDIT feature here, or have I missed something?

As far as I know, Captain, once you post you can't do a damn thing about it. If that's what you're asking...?

RE: How many people think that one's astrological sign is a true indicator of compatibility?

I'm not sure what you mean by a tool being non-rational but useful symbolically, GB. I'm not sure what it demonstrates that some therapists use astrology. I don't doubt that some therapists, particularly of a New Age variety, might employ numerology, tarot cards, or even chicken innards - but I don't see that this bestows any respectability onto these things.

My point is that people seriously looking for a compatible mate would be better of devoting their necessarily limited time and energy toward understanding themselves and their partners. Looking to the heavens or at superstitious portents is not only going to distract from that, but will likely provide misleading or even destructive suggestions. You could easily miss out on a true love because of following "signs" that have no bearing on the actual reality of who you and your prospective love are.

RE: How many people think that one's astrological sign is a true indicator of compatibility?

As though relationships aren't complex and difficult enough without tossing mumbo-jumbo into the mix.

RE: "CS has got talent" - our very own jlw!!!

Hey, D! Yeah, I don't usually like earrings or jewelry on men, but that worked for me (maybe it was the Sean Connery accent?).

RE: "CS has got talent" - our very own jlw!!!

And some scantily clad dancers? The sky's the limit, I'm thinking.

RE: "CS has got talent" - our very own jlw!!!

Do you take requests, Joel?

RE: Still Alive..An Update From MBCASEY

Thanks for checking in, Ken! My God, what an experience! Sounded positively hellish. I'm so glad you and your folks were able to drive to safety!

RE: Indicators of love!

Sure.

RE: "CS has got talent" - our very own jlw!!!

Yeah...I was thinking of adding Cat in there when I compared him to James Taylor and Phil Collins...

RE: "CS has got talent" - our very own jlw!!!

Maybe if you sang "Love Shack" while building it, Bob?

RE: How can two fall in love from the internet?