Often said to be the father of Cynicism, he attached himself, as a disciple, to Antisthenes, who was at the head of the Cynics. Antisthenes at first refused to admit him into his house and even struck him with a stick. Diogenes calmly bore the rebuke and said, "Strike me, Antisthenes, but you will never find a stick sufficiently hard to remove me from your presence, while you speak anything worth hearing." The philosopher was so much pleased with this reply that he at once admitted him among his scholars.
Contrary to the other citizens of Athens, he avoided earthly pleasures. This attitude was grounded in a great disdain for what Diogenes perceived as the folly, pretence, vanity, social climbing, self-deception, and artificiality of much human conduct. He used to stroll through the Agora with a torch at full daylight. When asked about it, he would answer "I am just looking for an honest man".
When Alexander the Great came to meet Diogenes (who reportedly lived in a tub), the story goes that Alexander, thrilled at coming face to face with the famous philosopher (in his tub), asked if there was any favour he might do for him. Diogenes replied, “Stand out of my sunlight.”
In his old age, sailing to Aegina, he was taken by pirates and carried to Crete, where he was exposed to sale in the public market. When the auctioneer asked him what he could do, he said, "I can govern men; therefore sell me to one who wants a master." Xeniades, a wealthy Corinthian, happening at that instant to pass by, was struck with the singularity of his reply and purchased him. On their arrival at Corinth, Xeniades gave him his freedom and committed to him the education of his children and the direction of his domestic concerns.
That all depends, sometimes a person can pretend to be something they are not, but usually they can't keep it up for very long. Once "caught" a skunk will eventually release its stink, and the appeal is lost. Unless you are some kinda weirdo that's into that kind of funky stuff.
I am attracted to something about almost every woman. Physically, the first thing probably that attracts me is a genuine smile. Personally, I am attracted to the bubbly fun girls. Also, the more educated the better.
"Young love is a flame; very pretty, often very hot and fierce, but still only light and flickering. The love of the older and disciplined heart is as coals, deep burning, unquenchable."
--Henry Ward Beecher (1813-1887), American clergyman
Deb is a fine looking thing. (imagining her in a cheeleader uniform...shake those pom-poms baby, yeah, that's it shake'em...hey, stop reading my private thoughts )
"Men weren't really the enemy -- they were fellow victims suffering from an outmoded masculine mystique that made them feel unnecessarily inadequate when there were no bears to kill."
Anyone who ever loved could look at me, And know that I love you. Anyone who ever dreamed could look at me, and know I dream of you, Knowing I love you so.
Anyone who had a heart Would take me in her arms and love me too. You couldn't really have a heart, and hurt me Like you hurt me, and be so untrue What am I to do?
Every time you go away, I always say This time it's goodbye dear. Loving you the way I do, I take you back, without you I'd die dear. Knowing I love you so.
Anyone who had a heart Would take me in her arms and love me too. You couldn't really have a heart, and hurt me Like you hurt me, and be so untrue What am I to do?
Knowing I love you so ..........
Anyone who had a heart Would take me in her arms and love me, too You couldn't really have a heart, and hurt me Like you hurt me, and be so untrue. Anyone who had a heart would love me too. Anyone who had a heart Would take me in her arms and love me too. Why won't you?
Over the years, Dr. Gary Chapman has counseled thousands of married couples who are seeking to restore the mutual and affirming love they once knew. If you’re also searching for the way back to love. It’s easier than you think.
Whether you’re a spouse, a parent, or a single, the five love languages are the same:
1. Words of Affirmation 2. Receiving Gifts 3. Quality Time 4. Acts of Service 5. Physical Touch
The trick is to understand that not everyone gives and receives love in the same way. A man might say, "What do you mean I don't love you? I buy you gifts all the time.", but if that woman primarily feels loved when spending quality time with her partner, then they're not speaking the same language.
Once you understand the love language of your partner, and make a concious effort to speak to your partner in his/her language. Then the person cannot help but feel loved.
Chapman's book is worth reading, and is easy to find, and it comes in a men's edition.
I thought that it's not the caffeine in coffee that wakes me up as much as the severe abdominal cramping. I also thought about Wikked, just so you know sugar.
I'm very glad I read this thread. I'll be 35 in September. Plus, I just checked, and I noticed that the world actually does revolve around me. I'm pretty sure it's all messed up because I move around so much.
That's what I'm talkin' about Cat. Legally vs. Emotionally, and don't forget physically, and spiritually. The best I can do is speak from personal experience.
The wifey wanted to separate to work on our individual issues, and thereby improve ourselves, and by extention our relationship. I was skeptical, I thought that would more likely grow us apart then foster togetherness. (it turns out I was right). I reluctantly agreed and moved out. I never bothered getting settled into my new place, I didn't want to because I was anxious to return to my family. Several months later my wife in formed me that she doesn't love me anymore. I didn't want to be separated, I didn't want divorce, but it's happening anyway. I like attention, words of affirmation keep me going. Where am I to get that? My wife used these exact words, "In my heart we're already divorced." She encourages me to see other people, even though deep down inside that's not what I really want. Anyone who has a heart can see that I love her. What's a guy supposed to do? Anyone who had a heart would love me too. (that's Burt Bacarat I think)
I call to hear my baby's sweet little helium balloon voice, and instead I hear her giggling and playing with some other man. It eats me up, and I cry. I used to come home to a family, now I sleep alone in a house of useless things. Why can't I be single? Is it because of a legal document? Is it because I swore an oath in front of God and men to a woman who has abandoned me?
I can't say unequivocally. There are too many mitigating circumstances.
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ooh you kiss good...wanna go out?
I need to move.
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Love and/or relationships
"To be loved, be lovable."-Ovid