Thanks!

Well, my opinion is based on a personal experience. Being a former war reporter I should know a thing or two about how people's perception influences their acceptance, or rather a lack of it. LOL
Hey, wasn't this a typical "politically correct" way to say that most people have prejudices and nobody can change it? LOL

I know someone who lived on few continents, but never stayed anywhere long enough to settle down and get into serious relationship.
Let's keep in mind that there are people who work a lot and have to take care of their family. They do not have much time left for anyone else and it takes time to build a relationship.
There are other examples as well.
Perhaps the way I asked the questions is provocative, but it is intentionally so in order to get your response.
These are not things most people like to talk about, so I am not really expecting too many replies.

Who said that? I asked the questions to hear the answers. So, if you want to share an opinion, you are welcomed to do so here.

I trust my feelings. If something is wrong and I am not sure what it is, I'll try to put a finger on it. If I can't find out what it is and do not feel comfortable, I'll walk away. Perhaps that is too cautious?

Time gives answers, heals wounds and makes it easier to live after some painful experiences. They might still hurt, but one learns how to let go and give a chance to someone or something new.
We need time in order for things to settle down and to gain a backward and forward perspective - to realise why we were there and where to go from here. We need time for re-establishing peace and calm.
So, yes, you are right, time will tell...

I would tell them about it right away. If they do not accept it, well, there's nothing you can do to make them change their minds.

People form opinions and prejudices as early as teenagers. You can't change them even at that age, never mind the older generations.

So, why not tell them, watch most of them run away and have a coffee & chat with those few who would stay while still looking in your eyes?

That's what I would do.

Expressing different opinion is not disturbing the peace. Why would it be? It is impossible for all of us to agree on everything because we are different personalities and our life experiences may be totally opposite, so... every honest reply is taken as is. No peace disturbance here LOL

P.S.
Also no conclusions either. I ASKED the questions and appreciate honest answers, whether I like them or not.

War is a dirty game and nobody plays by the rules, regardless what any side says. So, no, I wouldn't make any conclusions too soon. Staged? Perhaps it is, perhaps it is not, but there is always a possibility that both sides are "stretching the rules", as it often is the case, especially in wars that last as long as that one.

You got a good advice. I have nothing to add. And, yes, I also like third photo the best.
Good luck with your quest!

Lies and rude people turn me off.

I agree.

I am a bit intrigued by that movie.
How would we change if we could use more of our brain capacity? Perhaps not at all. Human nature and primal instincts would still be there, so we would just have more developed memory, faster reactions etc.
I do not expect much from "Lucy", but I ' ll see it anyway.

P.S.

@isaac_dede

Kids change everything.
When my parents divorced mother re-married, but father lived alone till the rest of his life.
I was married and without kids for over twenty years.
My brother has kids and few UGLY divorces behind him, so I agree with you ... those who have kids and divorce RARELY (if ever!) get back together.

I have come to similar conclusions (*).
Thank you for the reply!

Stereo-types are common in society and they are not reserved exclusively for any specific race/sex/age/profession/ group.

That is not a topic.

So, you decided to have kids and not to marry the mother of your children. why?

Why are you single?

Did you move too often because of a job or the family?

Did you have any long term relationships or it was just a series of NSA adventures?

Question for those with kids but never married - why didn't you marry? What went wrong?

ROFLMAO

Agreed! My father use to say that moderation is a key of the happiness in life. I am beginning to remind myself on him more and more with each passing day. Seriously! LOL
One thing that I do not like is that people just replace one addiction or a bad habit with another. That's not a solution either. If I ever quit, I will do it because I want to do it and I will try not to become judgemental as some ex-smokers who lecture others, even complete strangers they bump into on the street. Oh, or even better- let me print this post and put it on a desk right above my computer to serve as a reminder!

Same here!

Yes. I understand. I am just sad because I think I lost a friend who turned to religion to get all the answers he needs. We are both nominally Catholics, but religion does not have such an important place in my life and I allow a possibility that others may be equally right or wrong in their beliefs. After all, we shall find out after we die. Sadly, as much as religion helped him get through the hard times, it also made him more judgemental and less tolerant for other people's points of views and choices in life. Now all of his friends that are smokers are not acceptable anymore...
Next thing I expect to see is him wearing one of these shirts.