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RE: Can a man truly love a woman?

Thus my reply...lol

RE: Can a man truly love a woman?

Yup...waiting is the right way to go I think. One should never jump into something hastily. Good things come to those who wait. At least that's what they say...

RE: Can a man truly love a woman?

I could ask the same question about women but what's the sense in that?

Both men and women can be faithful or fickle. It all depends on the individual. Realistically, each of us can only speak for and be responsible for ourselves and how we live our lives. Speaking for myself, I'm one of the faithful variety. I've been unfortunate enough however, to have met up with women of the fickle variety. All I can do is keep being myself, hold to my ethics and values and hope that someday I meet the right woman.

JMO/2 cents worth

Rob

RE: What is too needy?

I met someone a few years ago that during the first actual DATE, started talking about moving in together. I told her that I didn't think it was going to work out between us.

RE: Why do you think women agree to a date then never show up, hey ladies need your input here

I agree. To just not show up and not give any call or whatever to let the person know you won't be there is just plain rude. It's something that just shouldn't happen to anyone. I can appreciate however, that in a real, honest-to-God emergency, it might not be possible. After the fact though...an apology could go a long way toward mending hurt feelings.

RE: What we Really Want

Yup...you can love someone but if you don't LIKE 'em, it's not going to be a very healthy relationship.

RE: What we Really Want

Exactly

RE: What we Really Want

Well said. As long as that "overnight bag" can fit in the overhead compartment, you're good to go.

That is, indeed, the place we SHOULD be trying to reach. I would not change anything in my past, since my past is a big part of what has made me who I am NOW. I don't just love that person, I LIKE him too...despite the flaws and chips...lol

RE: What we Really Want

I find that often, people say they want one thing (on their profile) ie long term...but seem to act differently. Perhaps it's a trust issue? Perhaps it's something completely different.
I can only speak for myself and say that without a doubt that I'm looking for EXACTLY what it states on my profile. That doesn't mean that I trust everybody on this site...too many scammers and such. They usually give themselves away pretty quickly though. I've been burned by trusting people before, but not all people are like that and I'll give people the benefit of the doubt.

I know that if I'm going to find what I'm searching for, I have to be open and trusting, but that trust comes with time...especially on the net. The forums can be a big help in that regard. You have a chance to get the "flavor" of people, as it were.

Just my opinion...



Rob

RE: Hi, I'm new and from the emerald isle

Welcome!! Good luck and have fun!!

RE: Do u look a man/woman to be compatible with u or u look just...

Good looks are in the eye of the beholder. If she's good looking to ME and we're compatible...

RE: what is too old

Don't worry about it. Depending on what you're looking for, this is a great site. If you're looking for a 20-something year-old to renew your youth, you might run into some problems, but otherwise there are a lot of great folks here. Lots in our age-range, too. Welcome, have fun and good luck.

RE: Drinking Age

The unfortunate thing of it is that if kids want alcohol, kids will get it one way or another. Because I looked older and never got asked for ID, back when the age was 21 where I lived, my friends who were 17/18/19 used to get me to go buy it for them. I was 14 at the time. Dumb kids.

RE: Drinking Age

The reason for this type of training is to produce discipline. How in God's name can anyone to expect any military to function well without that? In combat, there is often no time for a discussion about the orders given. YOU, Sir, should know that. I would suggest that you take a better look at the Canadian military. We most certainly do NOT produce "zombies".

RE: Dedicate a Quote to Somebody...

People have more fun than anybody except for horses...and they can't. ~Stephen King~

RE: Come Along With Me....

RE: and they talk about women drivers!

RE: Drinking Age

Well, speaking as a dad, a serving military member and a former bad-as*sed little SOB, I feel that 21 is best. Just my opinion, as you have yours.

That's the beauty of it, Nick...we all have the right to our own opinion. As long as we can RESPECT each other's opinions, it's ALL good.




Rob

RE: Drinking Age

Nope, not at all. That's the problem, really. Our governments seem to want it both ways... age 18 is both mature but not THAT mature. THAT'S screwed up, in my opinion.

RE: Drinking Age

It's a bit different here. We can enlist at any age right up to 55
I believe. Hell, I joined at age 45 and I know of others who joined when older than that. Mind you...there are VERY few who, at that age, would go into Combat Arms. I know of a few in their mid 30's who went that route however and have done very well.
It all depends on the individual. 21 would probably be a reasonable age to set as the age of majority/legal drinking age/enlistment age.

RE: Drinking Age

I'll go along with that. It makes no sense as it stands now in either of our countries. Either 18 is good to go for everything, or at a higher age...preferably, the latter.

RE: Drinking Age

Any of our Combat Arms troops go from basic training to Battle School. (the name has changed now, but if it walks like a duck...)
I don't think they can bail on THAT if they get stressed...they're told to suck it up and deal with it.

RE: Drinking Age

OMG!!! Too funny!!

Basic training is meant to break recruits down and re-build them mentally and physically. That's going to be difficult when they can bail out like that.

RE: Drinking Age

RE: Drinking Age

Ours is a kinder/gentler basic training now. Recruits can't be struck, can't be singled out and called names, degraded, etc. Ask anyone who went through basic years ago at Cornwallis what THEY went through and it's amazing what a change there has been. The major change has been because of human rights. Personally, I didn't think recruits were human...more like slugs.
Ah well, change is the only constant.

RE: Drinking Age

When you were 18/19/20 etc...did you not think that you were invincible? I know I did... That's what I see as the problem with most 18 year 0lds drinking. I still believe however, that there's a difference with military personnel. I saw kids as young as 17 drinking (they got in without being asked for id) at basic training in Quebec. There were never any problems that I was aware of, and these were kids in BASIC. Now, it's true that they weren't allowed to go to the recruit's bar on base until they had completed week 5 or to leave the base either. Here in Canada, it still varies by Province. Ontario is 19, as are most. Quebec has the lowest drinking age at 18. I still stand by my previous statement...Military personnel should have the right. Face it...how many 18/19 year-olds do you know of who would want to stand at attention in front of a pissed-off Sgt-Major and explain why they got in trouble while drinking? Not many, I can assure you.

RE: Drinking Age

Language barrier perhaps.

RE: beauty

RE: Drinking Age

And of course...the Griz. lol

RE: Drinking Age

I was in Kingston from '02 to '06. In Trenton now. Frankly, Kingston was a lot more fun. Bigger place...better spots...like the Tir An Nog.