petalbabe Forum Posts (3,101)

RE: Seeking the unattainable

Unobtainability is almost a contradiction in terms..most things can be obtained, if we allow ourselves to realise and accept that.

Most of the time, if we consider someone "unobtainable" it is down to our own barriers and/or lack of self confidence. Sometimes, the "perfect" person for you is standing right in front of you, but a lack of faith will prevent you from acting.

"Pickiness" or "searching the litter for the best" can sometimes really be just a way of prelonging the search..

RE: Manors, do people still practice being polite anymore ?

Cooling down, at last, Thumps!! Its been lovely, but very humid here until yesterday, and its been a killer to sleep. Better now - fall is coming!

How is the buzzing hotspot of Cicero, today???

RE: Manors, do people still practice being polite anymore ?

I noticed the spelling mistake, but didnt feel the need to bring it up, Jeeps! I understood you anyway!

Manners to me are so, so important, and can set two relatively similar people in many other ways apart.

I was also raised to respect my elders, say please and thank you and to behave with decorum and balance. Yes, I lose my temper occasionally, but generally, I always try and remain polite - even to those who annoy me.

Good manners in a guy stands out a mile, and doesnt always have to do with the way you are raised. Some guys I know were raised in a less than perfect way, with little parental guidance, but still manage to retain their sense of courtesy. Its just common sense, alot of the time, I guess.

Nice thread, Jeeps..

RE: avecaim: wasn'it a SHE till some days ago????

I agree..

I have only just seen this thread, and just wanted to wish Ave well. This poster was always nothing but sweet, polite and courteous to me, and whatever Avecaim decideds to do with her life, I wish her happiness and contentment.

RE: mature women

The beer is good, actually but the wine is reeealy good! I never knew they made wine in New York State, but its very good. Too good!!

The funny thing is, Jesse drinks Killians - an Irish Beer!! And Im the one drinking the US Beer!!

Im going to make a Turkey Curry tomorrow, just for him, so he can taste the goodness!

RE: mature women

I was just explaining what a really good curry was about, and now my mouth is watering..

Hope you have large amounts of Stella to go with the curry..

Proper English Friday Night, so!!

RE: mature women

Yummy, Sue, what type of curry you eating???

Forget, its Friday night there, and curry of course is the standard Friday night pig out!!

RE: who were the best and worse presidents of the u.s.a and for god sakes tell us why ?

Because in the Constitution all states have the right to seccede from the Union if so desired. Lincoln did not allow it to happen with the Southern States prior to the Civil War, therefore actually breaking the terms of the Constitution.

RE: who were the best and worse presidents of the u.s.a and for god sakes tell us why ?

I would agree, even though Lincoln ignored, and subsequently broke the sacred US Constitution..

RE: Should the USA get out of Iraq and Afghanistan?

The point I was trying to make is that only a FEW intls look on this forum. The majority of non-Irish do not.

Post the poll where you like. I was simply trying to guide you to the best forum for replies.

RE: Do you think Obama has done a good job so far?

Not entirely true. In the early 80s the recession in the States was so bad and the gas crunch was so bad that people actually lined up for miles and had to push their vehicles into the garages for gas.

People were actually being shot and killed over gas and scabs crossing picket lines. This recession here that I can see in the States since I have been here is almost non-existent.

Non-Believers...Why are you Here?????

Exactly...

As long as we are all happy, and doing what we wish in our dating lives, who really cares??

If we find happiness, grand..if we dont, fine. I think the attitude one has is so important, whatever we are aspiring to achieve..

Non-Believers...Why are you Here?????

Thats grand.

Non-Believers...Why are you Here?????

Oh, yes, sorry, sxc, i forgot all about you...

Non-Believers...Why are you Here?????

For about the 10th time, this thread is NOT ABOUT ME! It is a general topic thread, with my own situation used simply as an example.

There are many, many success stories on here, and alot of marriages.

I am saddened, that an interesting topic like this, that could, and did, for a while produce constructive replies from some posters seems to have deteriorated into the usual bitter nitpicking.

Well, so be it. It actually makes my OP point far, far better than I could ever have done myself, as regards a negative attitude to online dating success, so thanks guys, for that.

And thank you to those who posted constructively..

Non-Believers...Why are you Here?????

Maybe indeed..

I will contact the Mods this instant...

Non-Believers...Why are you Here?????

How true!!!

Non-Believers...Why are you Here?????

Yes, they do indeed lose sight. Once again, this thread was not about me and Jesse, and I simply used my own situation as a VERY relevant case in point to the topic of the thread.

As regards the "hoopla of a public announcement", well, I am most certain that CS itself is extremely pleased to see such threads, given that that is the PRECISE point of the site..

Non-Believers...Why are you Here?????

Not at all, sxc..was simply replying to your own post, that was so obviously directed at me.

Non-Believers...Why are you Here?????

It was posted purely because it is a subject that I myself have pondered on for quite a while now, and since talking with Jesse we have again discussed it, so it was fresh in my mind. Nothing more.

Yes, I agree with what you say, SV, as regards blaming the site. It is what we make it, as is our life in general, I guess..

RE: Should the USA get out of Iraq and Afghanistan?

I would suggest that you are better off to post this on the Intl Forum, my friend..

And watch it fly...

RE: Trying to change someone

No one can change unless they want to, and even then one person's fault is purely subjective. To others, it can be an attribute.

We are all perfectly imperfect, and if you truely love someone you love them for all their characteristics, and learn to compromise, adjust and - most importantly - look inwards primarily before attempting to alter another.

Non-Believers...Why are you Here?????

Positive attitude..

Always..

Do you Find it Hard to Type When...

Id say that would be similar to watching the Berlin Wall coming down!!

Do you Find it Hard to Type When...

Its kinda hard, but kinda fun too!!

Hiya, lady.. Hope you are doin good..

Non-Believers...Why are you Here?????

Very true..

It seems there is more bitterness on this forum that I originally perceived!!

Thanks for posting, somechick..

Non-Believers...Why are you Here?????

Please show me where I have "bragged"..

Non-Believers...Why are you Here?????

You actually seem to be making my point for me, Riz, to be honest.

By your aggressive usage of words - "In my opinion - CRAP", is hardly pleasant, and stinks of bitterness.

Get over yourself, and stop being so patronising.

Non-Believers...Why are you Here?????

I mentioned my own situation as a case in point. Which it is. Both myself and Jesse overcome what initially seemed to be insurmountable problems - distance, finances, lots of things. The same "lots of things" that others mention, when saying they cannot undertake a relationship.

I cannot understand why you continue to say I am distorted in my view, as I am simply basing my viewpoint on WHAT OTHERS HAVE POSTED IN THE PAST. Please do not continue to state I am distorted in my view. As I said, quite clearly - I am curious in my views on the subject. The rights and wrongs, and wording of my initial OP is NOT THE CASE HERE.

Non-Believers...Why are you Here?????

PS - just because myself and my man have met each other, dont mean we have lost our ability to want to debate and converse with others!

Also, flirting with each other in threads is good fun, and is actually more enjoyable than when we were thousands of miles apart! I guess its to do with remembering the times when we couldnt sit and smile at each other at the same time; makes it more fun!