Ambrose2007 Forum Posts (8,881)

RE: Ladies, you are crazy about 'him'

Right, nothing crazy about that kind of love. It's the Real Deal!

RE: Do you believe in love at first sight?

And at least 24005987 times on CS.

You know, the last 24005987 times I answered: "Of course not." But this question has finally worn me down (or perhaps driven me temporarily insane?), so this time I'm going to say: "Yes, damn it, it is indeed possible to fall in love with someone upon first sight (but it has to be at least a clear, solid sight, not a mere glimpse, damn it!)!"

RE: Ladies, you are crazy about 'him'

RE: Ladies, you are crazy about 'him'

You need more coffee, Laura (to appreciate my great insights).

RE: Is Taking It Slow That Important?

RE: Is Taking It Slow That Important?

Well...that might have something to do with why I didn't know it.

RE: Is Taking It Slow That Important?

RE: Is Taking It Slow That Important?

And the only reply I have is...wtf does that mean??

RE: Is Taking It Slow That Important?

God...that has GOT to be Canadian...

RE: Donno if this posted by a Canadian before but lol

RE: Donno if this posted by a Canadian before but lol

It's funny. My Canadian love has accused me of sounding like I'm from "down South," despite never in my life having been to the South or having any relatives from around there. (In fact, I grew up in Minnesota, and had an accent - until living in California for forty-some years - that was a lot like Manitobans...though of course they don't all sound the same, either. )

We make fun of each other's accents a bit (everyone has one, of course). But I am a tad sensitive to the charge of sounding like I'm from the South. Every time she accuses me of that I affect a strong southern accent, and she temporarily stops. But inevitably I make fun of her "Aboooot" (for "about") and then the whole merry-go-round/war of accent-accusation starts up again.

RE: Donno if this posted by a Canadian before but lol

RE: Donno if this posted by a Canadian before but lol

Canadians...

RE: Is Taking It Slow That Important?

I think it's certainly inappropriate to fall in love with someone after one phone conversation, Nan. For civilized people, we require a minimum of two phone conversations.

RE: Just lost a friend named Joe

But what about us guys who live in South Dakota??

RE: Just lost a friend named Joe

Just in case Grammar Girl is watching.

RE: Just lost a friend named Joe

And almost as modest as me, too!

RE: Just lost a friend named Joe

Why, Nanner, you're so lucky! Because there's a legion of guys who could provide that service for you!

RE: Just lost a friend named Joe

It's good to keep your humor about such things, E. One thing I've always admired about you is that even when you get into it with someone here, you bring your humor into it at some point, and never take any of it too seriously.

I think that's a very good - probably necessary - quality to have in a relationship. You gotta be able not only to laugh about stuff, but even at yourself. Of course, I'm a pretty funny guy, so I don't find that terribly difficult.

RE: Is Taking It Slow That Important?

Not falling in love with someone in five days is hardly "taking it slow," Sass. Slowness is obviously a pretty subjective thing. But I think we can be fairly sure that someone who declares love after one phone call isn't in love with you - but rather with a self-created delusion.

RE: Is Taking It Slow That Important?

He may be sincere, but if he's telling you he loves you after one phone call...well, really, you already know what that means, don't you, Sass?

RE: Just lost a friend named Joe

Nothing to regret, Dobe. You just weeded out someone early who clearly was not right for you.

Reminds me of when I once asked this lady if she had other interests besides sports, and she (apparently) was mortally offended and blocked me. Seriously, that's all I asked her.

I think it's best to start a romantic relationship with someone who's at least semi-sane and who doesn't mind talking about stuff besides the weather (and having a thick enough skin to stand a little joking couldn't hurt, either).

RE: Just lost a friend named Joe

Oh yes, Nan, we do indeed need to know these things, and the sooner the better!

RE: Ladies, you are crazy about 'him'

May I recommend Dionysianism (or "Bacchusism," if you prefer) It's a lot of fun, and the necessary sacrifices are fairly cheap (usually, I've found, a bottle of lite beer suffices).

RE: America The great

I'm sort of reeling in shock over a thread of yours that doesn't involve cycling or your magnificent fitness!

The subject of American government wrongdoings is a sticky, emotion-laden subject. If one complains about these wrongdoings, one risks being lambasted as being "anti-American" or merely a "whiner."

I think perhaps the chief objections is that such complaints seem pointless unless balanced with recommendations for improvement. However, in order to recommend improvements, one needs to fully acknowledge the problems. That applies in one's own life - in our pursuits of career and love - and it applies to socio-economic theory as well. When I look at my weaknesses/issues, I'm not intending to merely denigrate myself, but rather am facing my problems/bad behaviors so I can solve them or make redress.

This, I think, is the proper attitude toward our government as well. If you are unwilling to face the USG's bad actions, you can't appreciate what should be changed.

I see nothing wrong with holding the USG to the same moral standards as we hold ourselves and other individuals to. That's the first step toward making a positive change.

As far as your list goes, sadly, it only scratches the surface of the list of abominable actions - even atrocities - rendered by the USG toward its own and foreign citizens.

RE: So you meet and their NOTHING like their profile

You depart the scene so quickly that a small tornado is left in your wake that might assist the liar in cleaning up his or her act.

RE: So you meet and their NOTHING like their profile

Even accept that they're bloody liars?

RE: Ladies, you are crazy about 'him'

Never too late to find religion, L.

RE: What do you think of those who are on a dating site but are in a relationship?

Well, I think emotionally what you're saying makes sense. Not so much logically - for instance, couples don't reduce the numbers of single people (unless we drive them off!) - but I can see the appeal in a singles-only site.

RE: Ladies, you are crazy about 'him'

I meant, "They is doomed to not resolve things." Which I guess is kind of redundant, since the question was: "most people simply not able (or not willing) to reach a resolution. What 'bout them?" That is, if you're unable or unwilling to reach a resolution, then you're doomed to not resolve those things you failed to reach a resolution on. Brilliant, no?

But of course it's the consequences that we're concerned about. I would say (one obvious consequence) that if you never make a firm commitment to each other, you would be living in a kind of relationship purgatory - a state of perpetual uncertainty with its corollary limits on intimacy and emotional satisfaction.