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RE: The Romantic moment of my soul

Spoken like a true Scotsman! What a bargain! psst I have a wee bit of Scottish in me too (no pun intended)!!!

RE: The Romantic moment of my soul

No pun intended??

RE: The Romantic moment of my soul

That would definitely get me going!!!

RE: Whats the funniest thing to happen to you recently?

You just make everyone ELSE laugh!!!

RE: Whats the funniest thing to happen to you recently?

That must've been hilarious!

Well, right at the beginning of the World Cup, we were sitting eating lunch at Nelson Mandela Square in our Bafana Bafana soccer kit, when this tv crew came up to us. They said they were from Thailand National TV, and were LIVE! They asked my boys and their friends' names, then asked them what they thought the chances were of our South African national team, who were playing a friendly match against Colombia the next day. All the boys came up with "Go Bafana" "Yes we'll win" etc comments and the interviewer said: "Yes, well they did beat Denmark in their last friendly"... whereupon my lil 8 year old pipes up: "Yes, but Denmark SUCK!" Eeeeeeek... They scuttled away pretty quickly after that!

RE: Rewrite my profile

Aw, I love your profile. I would leave it just the way it is!!! You're welcome to go ahead and re-write mine though....

RE: ending a relationship

I'm really sorry. I know it's hard - have been through it myself. I think keeping busy is the best thing you can do... Can't you throw a celebratory supper for the gals?

RE: 30 seconds to make an impact on someone.

And is your dog suitably impressed?

RE: Universal poll. The most arogant nation in the world!

Sorry, can you elaborate?

RE: Hey

Hi there.... Not sweltering here - frrrrrrrreeeeezing! Welcome!

RE: what realy turns you on.

Can you explain what you mean?

RE: Does having children enhance your life or make things worse

Most of the time I love it. But there have definitely been times I have NOT enjoyed it.... like the staying up through the night when your baby doesn't sleep times and the heart ache and worrying when your child is really sick times! My boys enhance my life enormously, but let's be honest, being a parent also has a lot of responsibility and sacrifice attached to it. Bang goes your freedom for a good few years at least and let's not even talk about the expense!!!

RE: Your True Self!

Great post and very true. We do need to love others as they really are. It isn't always easy, but it is very rewarding when we get it right!!! As you say, it is allowing ourselves to share our vulnerabilities and vice versa that creates a really strong bond that is far less likely to break. Look at bonds that are created by men during very stressful times like war - they are often lifelong and extremely meaningful.

RE: WHO SHOULD PAY FOR THE FIRST DATE?

Sounds like an exciting first date! You could get to know each other pretty well in chookie if you were caught! Although chances are you would get away and because I'm not a fast runner, I'd be the one caught and then I would be seriously annoyed! Hey, since I'm a Liverpool supporter - would prefer to be taken to a Liverpool match where I could drool over Steven Gerrard and Torres! I promise I'd offer to pay for the hot dog or pie or whatever you guys eat at football matches and a beer or two!!!

Not sure about everywhere else, but generally here if a guy invites you out on a first date, he pays. But I always offer to pay my share, and sometimes have been taken up on my offer!!!! I haven't invited a guy OUT for a first date yet, but have invited him home for supper. In that case, a contribution like a bottle of wine, chocs or flowers shows a bit of thoughtfulness...

RE: Universal poll. The most arogant nation in the world!

There are arrogant people in every country. I disagree with you re: the Americans, and I have lived there (for 9 years). They have a bad rap from a few, but there are lots of great people there too. I have travelled quite a bit, and think having an embracing attitude, where you try to get to know the people and the culture helps to make your visit so much more enjoyable. I think it just pisses people off when you create polls like this which separate and annoy people. Quite frankly, it comes across as arrogance!

RE: i am only 21 and had a lot of heartbreak

I know. I could say the same! It's a bit of a focus or law of attraction thing... If you spend too much time focusing on what you don't have, and desperately wanting it - it doesn't happen. It's when you let go of the need that it happens... You will meet someone who loves and appreciates you, but maybe just not right now!

RE: i am only 21 and had a lot of heartbreak

Aw, sorry both of you have had rough times, but I think unfortunately it is part and parcel of life. We just have to keep on going and try to learn from our past hurts. You're both still young and have loads of time to find the right partner for yourself. Don't rush into anything - take your time and choose wisely. In the meantime, just enjoy socialising and spending time with friends...

RE: 60 Things That Are Happening Right Now

Hiya... lovely thoughts but can't believe they're all happening right NOW!!!! .... and as for the Open golf someone mentioned, well... sorry but can't think of anything more boring to watch!

RE: What type of working man is most attractive

It depends how desperate you are and how many glasses of wine you've drunk!!! When it's been a while, they all start looking yummy although a uniform definitely turns the heat button on faster....

Nah, just kidding. If he works hard, is a good man, and thinks I'm the greatest thing since sliced bread - that'll do the trick!

Telling the truth about your friend/sibling/child's partner!

On one of my other posts someone mentioned that they detest their sister-in-law! It made me think about when I was married... I was really fortunate to get on really well with my parents in law, and they liked me a lot (I still love em to bits). My ex's brother married a rather tricky girl though, and we've had a few (in retrospect) hilarious family gatherings when there have been clashes between my ex and her OR between my ex-father-in-law and her. In one she got so angry with my ex that she pushed him over the balcony wall, which he was perched on at the time) and he fell into the flower bed!!!! Fortunately, over time their relationship has improved but we still hold our breath sometimes in anticipation!!!

It's tough sometimes when a friend or family member chooses a partner whom you don't like. Do you tell them (gently) or not? Is it your right? Eeeeek, one of these days I'm going to have to deal with my sons' girlfriends!!! Do any of you have any stories to share???

RE: Keep ex as friend?

No, it isn't possible to have a friendship with him if you still have strong feelings for him! You will just humiliate yourself if you hang around him and new gf and make yourself feel bad. Don't do it to yourself, even if he says he'd like to stay friends (to make himself and you feel better about ending the relationship). Time and distance will eventually heal you, even though you may not think so right now. Perhaps later when you've come to terms with your loss you can get back in touch?

RE: I am so bored !!

Yay a South African in the lead!!! Hope he can keep it up! I must confess I find golf on telly THE most boring thing in the world to watch.... Enjoy watching it tomorrow.... Maybe it's time to start thinking about a few more absorbing interests???!!!!

Friends or Family?

Yes, you just have to hope that someday he will "see the light" and choose someone nicer!

Friends or Family?

Hmmmmm sometimes I think it would be great if WE could choose our sister-in-laws!!!! It can be difficult sometimes....

RE: Are you a good listener?

I used to do Intake at a counselling centre so it was my job to listen. There are a LOT of people out there who just feel the need to be HEARD! On a social level, I find it difficult sometimes when people ramble on and on about themselves, their lives, their opinions, etc etc and never give you the chance to open your lives! THAT is incredibly boring - and after a while I must confess I stop listening and just make the right "agreement" noises..... mmmmm? really? how interesting! is that so? until I can extricate myself!

RE: Are you a good listener?

YEEHA!!!!! You've actually got it!!!!! Well done..... I'm impressed! Really!

RE: School Lunches

I know what you're saying! They can get kinda boring! Some things I do instead of the usual boring sandwiches:

- Chicken drumsticks
- Meatballs with a separate container of dip/sauce
- Sliced cucumber, carrot sticks & cherry tomatoes
- Kebabs threaded with different fruit, e.g. pineapple, melon, strawberries, mangoes
- Provita crackers with cheese
- Melrose cheese quarters

Good luck!

Friends or Family?

Sorry!

Friends or Family?

Well, I know what you're saying in the sense that we tend to be more forgiving with family partly because we are expected to make the effort to make familial relationships work! We do need both though.... they know different sides of us??

Friends or Family?

Aw, that's wonderful! I hope my sons are as protective over me when I'm old and grey!!!