There really is no short answer for such a generalized question. In my opinion, it comes down to ignorance (not dumb just doesn't know), lazy thinking and being unable to verify what you come into knowledge of. Since this thread is under Religion, I need to add, depending on what religion is practiced, faith can be a major factor. So, it's possible (for example) for those who think believing in Jesus Christ is believing a lie when they don't consider the faith factor.
1 and 2. I do believe in love at first sight even though it's never happened to me. I feel it's one of those very rare things like finding a soulmate or even true love.
3. I'm a bit divided over. Because I had love, I know how good a relationship can be and it gives me something to shoot for. Not having that love, I would be a lot less interested in considering marriage, children and sharing life. I hate to admit it but I even think the love you lost could very well have been your soulmate.
Women forty and up are like gold when their maturity matches their age. I usually find that some (a lot) of their thinking hasn't changed much since high school and/or there has been so little personal growth. The ones I come across seem to think they've met every type of man there is and lumps me in as some combination of what they've run into instead of treating me like an individual. Please don't take this as women-bashing - it's just my experience.
I'm not into any particular age as long as a woman is mature and can keep life in perspective without judgement.
Time and consistency are your greatest allies against deceit. Personally, I tend to believe a person until I have reason not to. Even the best liars aren't very consistent and the longer you know a liar, the number of inconsistencies will increase.
Has anyone written the administrators/moderators of this site directly? There are many messages here and I don't think they have time to read all the threads. I'm just a user and I don't.
This is an exerpt from my blog but so appropriate :)
What ever happened to a woman doing it for her damn self? Equal work for equal pay is bs. A lot of women seem to apply "equal rights" when it is convenient. If they don't feel like doing something at work like emptying trash or retrieving supplies that are heavy, all of a sudden it's, "this is too heavy for me" or "can you talk to (BLANK) for me about that problem?" During their job interview and/or job application, when asked if they can lift 50 pounds, it's "no problem".
I know this don't apply to a lot of women but it does apply to many women I know.
I think eye color has as much to do with a person as their hair color and length, physical build and personality. It's just whatever you find attractive. If you've never dated someone with attributes like your own (as in eye color) maybe they didn't have the combination of attributes you find attractive? Or maybe you're discriminating? LOL
How can I keep my thimble celibate? She isn't of the age to go swimming but she always gets wet. Maybe she's just a small cup... upside-down. In any case, she's a lousy pencil-holder.
After years of frustration, the Smiths had no children and decided to use a surrogate father to start their family. On the day the surrogate father was to arrive, Mr. Smith kissed his wife and said, "I'm off. The man should be here soon".
Half an hour later, just by chance, a door-to-door baby photographer rang the doorbell, hoping to make a sale.
"Good morning madam. You don't know me, but I've come to..."
"Oh, no need to explain. I've been expecting you," Mrs. Smith cut in.
"Really?" the photographer asked. "Well, good! I've made a specialty of babies."
"That's what my husband and I had hoped. Please come in and have a seat. Just where do we start?" asked Mrs. Smith, blushing.
"Leave everything to me. I usually try two in the bathtub, one on the couch and perhaps a couple on the bed. Sometimes the living room floor is fun too; you can really spread out."
"Bathtub, living room floor? No wonder it didn't work for Harry and me."
"Well, madam, none of us can guarantee a good one every time. But if we try several different positions and I shoot from six or seven angles, I'm sure you'll be pleased with the results."
"I hope we can get this over with quickly," gasped Mrs. Smith.
"Madam, in my line of work, a man must take his time. I'd love to be in and out in five minutes, but you'd be disappointed with that, I'm sure."
"Don't I know it!!" Mrs. Smith exclaimed.
The photographer opened his briefcase and pulled out a portfolio of his baby pictures. "This was done on the top of a bus in downtown London."
"Oh my god!!", Mrs. Smith exclaimed, tugging at her handkerchief.
"And these twins turned out exceptionally well when you consider their mother was so difficult to work with." The photographer handed Mrs. Smith the picture.
"She was difficult?" asked Mrs. Smith.
"Yes, I'm afraid so. I finally had to take her to Hyde Park to get the job done right. People were crowding around four and five deep, pushing to get a good look."
"Four and five deep?" asked Mrs. Smith, eyes widened in amazement.
"Yes", the photographer said. "And for more than three hours, too. The mother was constantly squealing and yelling. I could hardly concentrate. Then darkness approached and I began to rush my shots. Finally, when the squirrels began nibbling on my equipment, I just packed it all in."
Mrs. Smith leaned forward. "You mean they actually chewed on your, eh...equipment?"
"That's right. Well madam, if you're ready, I'll set up my tripod so that we can get to work."
"Tripod??" Mrs. Smith looked extremely worried now.
"Oh yes, I have to use a tripod to rest my Canon on. It's much too big for me to hold while I'm getting ready for action."
"I love the outdoors" or "must be attractive". I can't say I pay much attention to the photos with an unknown masculine hand on their shoulder. Couldn't they post another picture? What happened to the rest of that guy?
(No, I had no idea! I'm originally from L.A. but I loved Bellingham so much I decided to stay. Don't know if I'll ever leave but Vancouver is looking pretty attactive I must say. Why did you leave?)
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RE: Why do people find it easier to believe a lie rather than believe a truth ?
There really is no short answer for such a generalized question. In my opinion, it comes down to ignorance (not dumb just doesn't know), lazy thinking and being unable to verify what you come into knowledge of. Since this thread is under Religion, I need to add, depending on what religion is practiced, faith can be a major factor. So, it's possible (for example) for those who think believing in Jesus Christ is believing a lie when they don't consider the faith factor.(oh, how's my hair?)