I just got tired of meeting pill-popping, alcohol abusing, child neglecting women in the local bars...not that I was a regular by any means. I have some "interesting" friends and most are nice people, but this is a small community and you quickly learn things about people in a small town. I also decided I was hanging out with the wrong crowd and hope to find someone through the internet that thinks like me and has similar values. The internet dating venue is just one more option to meeting someone.
I did and when it ended it was not a comfortable feeling. From many past dating experiences, I have been able to remain friends with that person...And before really becoming involved with this woman from work, we talked about this and believed that if it did not work out, we could still be friends. Her idea of what friends are and mine seemed to be different. I eventually got tired of the inane small talk about the weather, and being treated and spoken to like I was nothing more than some sales clerk in a store. I wasn't expecting to continue going out for dinner or anything like that, but we did get to know each other very intimately and practically lived together for 4 months, and when I'd ask how it's going, it would have been nice to get something more than just , "Fine, thank you. And you?". We didn't work in the same department, but our paths crossed at least once a day. I tried my best to keep our interaction lighthearted, but she made it difficult and uncomfortable. And it was she that broke it off, too. I would have to say that I would never do it again, but who knows. How many other places can you really get to know someone and get a good feel for a person, other than through friends, or shared activities, clubs, associatons, meetings. Work is just one more place to meet people and I only hope that we can be mature enough that if it doesn't work out, there are no hard feelings.
On the other 7 planets, of course. Who do you think is steering the probe that's sending back the pictures of our solar system? The little monkey can't do it all by himself, you know.
My ex used to say something similar to that. She called it Nicing them to death.
I don't put up with crap from sales people too often. I simply ask for their name and how to contact the manager, if the manager isn't around. If the person's attitude doesn't change right away, then I pursue it. If they apologize, I'll drop it, smile and say have a nice day.
That's ok. I'd just keep you busy and out of my hair by sending you to the store for a gasoline powered turtleneck sweater, or a folding hockey stick, or something like that.
I've only got the one: Rachel, who is 12 but she is tall for her age and looks much older. She's creative in many of the arts and isn't afraid to try out for every sport, spelling bee, school play, and anything else that comes up at school. She sticks up for the underdog and shows compassion for everyone. And a great companion for rollercoasters since she was 6...a real thrill seeker. I could go on and on.
I can agree with much of what you said. I also think that sometimes we would be willing to change our own minor preferences, a compromise, for that "right" person and a chance at having a loving and lasting relationship.
All I know is that when I think I'm in love, it feels like there is nobody else in the whole wide world that I would rather be with and that I always want to be with that person.
N_of_Rockapulco Forum Posts (167)
I seem to have last track of time. I really must go now.
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I agree.
You always have the right answers.
RE: Ok ppl lets start partyin
I'm hay awead of ya.And I'm not as drunk as thinkle peep, I'm just a liitle shlort of seep.
It's strange how tee martoonis make a guy fool so feelish.
Don't know why.
Letter buck tomorrow night.
Good night, ya'll!
Whoa!