How ‘near’ is near-death? Is it almost being struck by a bus/car/lightening whilst on the street, almost drowning whilst in the sea, almost being poisoned whilst having a meal/something to drink, etc? Had those things occurred there’s no certainty that they would lead to one’s death, so they aren’t near-death experiences.
That may be so Karl, but I think more people get excited about Christmas than they do about Halloween and Thanksgiving. Not everybody is interested in Halloween, besides. Some have even started their Christmas planning and preparations already, even though it's way after those first 2 holidays you mentioned.
YES, you can. But the real question should be: 'SHOULD' you change yourself for the one you love?
To that I'd say that it depends on the how and why of the reason to change. For example, if the change is in order to benefit the relationship and you will receive the full support of 'the one you love', then perhaps you should.
Have you ever had a near-death experience?
Wow, sorry to hear, Track...