Serenity1971 Forum Posts (3,815)

RE: I know that we are all on here for a couple of reasons

You're very right, together we can get through anything!!!!

Thank you Shelley, Love you too

RE: any pretty boys

Well kids, I hate to be a party pooper too, but I'm wiped. MY physical therapy went from being a half an hour at the most to almost an hour and a half. I'm exhausted. Be good and play nice. See you all tomorrow.

Love yas

RE: any pretty boys

Hi Stacey

RE: any pretty boys

Ok now I'm scared...You're being good!?!?! Something is REALLY WRONG with that picture

RE: I know that we are all on here for a couple of reasons

Lori, as Rob said we will always be here for you. You have no idea what it meant to me when you and I had discussed things at length. Thank you for being such a great friend, to both of us. You're truly a special woman and I can understand why Rob loves you. I'm sure you're going to love to hat me for saying this in the open forum...But you're a lovable person.

RE: any pretty boys

Hi Shelley...Oooops I mean #1 Brat

I thought you were goin to bed

RE: any pretty boys

Hi Z The only bar that's open right now is the coffee bar

RE: any pretty boys

Hi Michael

RE: I know that we are all on here for a couple of reasons

When I came here I had not expected to find anything more than maybe a few friends. I never really expected to find the man that I want to spend the rest of my life with, but I did. I have made some very wonderful friends here that I enjoy conversing with and friends that I have become very close to that no matter what we will always be friends.

Rob, I'll never claim to be an angel, but no matter what I will always be by your side. You are a part of my life and I love you with all my heart and soul.

RE: any pretty boys

Awwwwww no need for tears hon

RE: any pretty boys

Hi Guys and Brats!!!!!!!

RE: George Bush Love Him or Hate Him?

I believe there is only one word to describe him...


Schmuck

RE: any pretty boys

I always have fresh hot coffee on

RE: any pretty boys

I have coffee

No donuts

Bagels

Good Morning Z

RE: any pretty boys

Good Morning Brats!!!!!!!

RE: Do you really want the truth?

Gotta love Floyd

What is The Art of Deception?

My take on these questions is...

"What really is "The Art of Deception"?"
Exactly what Shelley posted at the beginning of this thread


"How do you find the deception?"
For me it's been a combination of things. Gut instinct, body language, the person's stupidity to think I'd be stupid and not notice, catching him in the act of deception, having friends warn me of it. Oh and not to mention having family in law enforcement.


"How does it come into play?"
For me it was being naive and being controlled by him. Keyword: FEAR


"How does it affect the way you think about things, once you've been the victim of such?"
My thinking at the time became very clouded. I became distrustful of people in general, including myself.


"How do you trust someone else once your trust has been violated by someone that is a deception artist?"
It was a matter of trusting myself again and regaining the self-esteem that I had lost due to it.


"Can or would you be willing to trust someone again?"
I can and do now, but it took a lot of healing on my part in order to do so.


"How does it change you as a person or does it?"
As I said it did change me, but for the better. I learned to trust my instincts, and at the first sign of the possibility of deception, I question it and the motives. I'm no longer afraid of the confrontation if it needs to be confronted. In all actuality I've become more of a well rounded and whole person due to my experiences and I'm actually grateful for it.

What is The Art of Deception?

Not many people would do that or say that, and some tend to change who they are because of it

RE: Do you really want the truth?

Oh I am now I've had 3 cups of coffee

RE: Do you really want the truth?

The first track on The Who's 1971 album Who's Next

What is The Art of Deception?

Rcar...Yes I agree with the "victim" part...It was the only word I could think of at that moment. I probably should have said it differently.




How do you trust someone else once your trust has been violated by someone that is a deception artist?

Can or would you be willing to trust someone again?

How does it change you as a person or does it?

RE: Do you really want the truth?

I don't? But, but, but why?

RE: Do you really want the truth?

We were refering to last night with Shelley quoting your posts but responding to me about the moving to AZ. Then remember she said she was only going to use emoticons...Well she was starting to do it again

RE: MEN!!!!!

I know what you mean Laurie...

That's why I always try to adhere to the "Say what you mean, mean what you say!" motto.

RE: MEN!!!!!

JMO....

As long as you understand that men are just like women, they aren't hard to understand at all.

We're both human beings we both have wants and needs that want to be fulfilled.

What's so hard to understand about either of them?

What is The Art of Deception?

I agree Shelley's answer is Great, but....

How do you find the deception?

How does it come into play?

How does it affect the way you think about things, once you've been the victim of such?

RE: I've been gone for a week and a half, did i miss anything exciting? Missed the forums :-(

I'm glad to hear you're doing well...How's the puppy? I'm FANTABULOUS!!! Or maybe I'm just still floating in the clouds somewhere I'll give you a hint though, there's a thread you should go read "The one that I have found has agreed to marry me!"

RE: I've been gone for a week and a half, did i miss anything exciting? Missed the forums :-(

You've missed a lot...Not to mention you being missed. How are you? Glad you're back

RE: Do you really want the truth?

OMG My sides hurt from laughing now just thinking about that whole conversation...But I do think you are still trying to rely on those emoticons still...You TRULY have to use more words...I'm beginning to see an instant replay of last nights adventures

What is The Art of Deception?

Someone mentioned this topic in another thread, and yes it is a topic all in and of itself.

Many things lately have pointed to this very question and when it came up in another thread, I had to ask what everyone's thoughts and or experiences are with it.

So...

What really is "The Art of Deception"?