Topic: Do any of you?...
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Mon 08/23/10 10:49 PM
My best friend has been dating the same guy off and on for the last 7yrs. Many times I thought they were split for good, and I even encouraged it after some of the things he did to her. But for the last 2yrs now, they seem to be this "perfect" couple. I would love to know what their secret is.

I really don't think I am being too picky when my standards are as low as 1)male, 2)breathing.laugh

I have only really had 2 relationships I would consider serious, and they both ended due to unfaithfulness oh his part. Seems like every guy I date either cheats on me or just disappears off the face of the earth.

When I do meet the person intended for me, I will gladly share the secret!

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Mon 08/23/10 10:55 PM

At least the strippers love me.


are you really off the market or is that another tactic guys use, im just going off your profile and throwing it in here with your joke about strippers. but i want an honest answer anyways.

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Mon 08/23/10 11:06 PM
Edited by OutkastBoss on Mon 08/23/10 11:17 PM
Being able to fight and have it not be the end of the world is key i think..People are inherently flawed and its human nature to screw up. anyone i know in a long term relationship agrees with me that its not how perfect your relationship is . its what your relationship can survive..and if you really want it and its worth it to you its gonna have to survivr some ****.

I was with the same girl (daughters mom) Off and on (mainly on) for 12 years. and were still Hella close. Maybe someday itll work out but I Needed some time to to try and find someone that wants me to play nice. Its a real heartbreaker to know if you fall to far in love and start being nice the woman you love will loose interest.Untill you start yellin thats right biotch keep f in walkin no one needs ur ****..Calm Dark Cold And maybe a little tough of mean works??

I dont really wanna live like that

ProPhotographer's photo
Mon 08/23/10 11:29 PM
The road to a blissful ever after is paved with ambivalence. All you have to do is keep the relationship between the ditches.

poo5546's photo
Mon 08/23/10 11:44 PM
maybe some of us are just tired of the same old **** e\very day and need an action packed life

ProPhotographer's photo
Mon 08/23/10 11:53 PM

maybe some of us are just tired of the same old **** e\very day and need an action packed life

CHEERS

Rondoobie's photo
Tue 08/24/10 12:43 AM

Do any of you wonder How some people seem to find the one person meant for them on their first or second try, and somehow live blissfully ever after? Whereas... Many of you like myself have dated over and over, only to find repetitive disappointment? Is ignorance truly bliss? Or is there just something wrong with us? Are we too picky?
Too picky? For me the problem has been quite the opposite. A close look at myself has revealed a chronic low self esteem. I've always given my heart to the first new guy to give me a compliment and hold me close when I'm hurting. If anything I need to be much more selective and quit allowing my need for physical connection to override my need to take the time to know I have found my intellectual equal. I'm no genius, but I'm smart enough to realize I have to break my pattern of thinking these childish, irresponsible men that I keep falling for are the best that I deserve!

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Tue 08/24/10 05:51 AM

Do any of you wonder How some people seem to find the one person meant for them on their first or second try, and somehow live blissfully ever after? Whereas... Many of you like myself have dated over and over, only to find repetitive disappointment? Is ignorance truly bliss? Or is there just something wrong with us? Are we too picky?


nope, I don't spend my time in envy of others, or wallowing in self pity...

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Tue 08/24/10 06:01 AM
I don't think I'm being picky I expect to come out of the relationship what I put into it You know 50/50.
Seems like relationships aren’t like that anymore So I just go with the flow and give back what they put into it.

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Tue 08/24/10 09:01 AM


Online dating has made everyone too picky. There are oodles of potential mates to choose from. Think about what it was like before all of this came to fruition.

People mainly dated who they knew in high school. Relationships were more of a lifetime investment with the other person. Now it seems it is disposable.


Regarding online dating, I tend to agree that it's more difficult to meet and connect because the concept is so intangible. I mix real dating and online dating so I am not sequestered to just one way of meeting people. The problem is, I still can't find anyone that rocks my world in real life. People have too many issues, they lack ambition and integrity. Dating can be tiresome.

Your last statement is also true. In this modern world of instant gratification, no one wants to 'work' for anything. When something becomes too difficult - they bail. I fall into this category at times. I am so focused on finishing school and working on my business that I red flag anyone who mires my progress. I hope to find someone that just fits perfectly into my life with little adjusting. It should be that way anyway. I don't want to change a person nor will I change for anyone.

Compliment; don’t complicate :thumbsup:



People do bail when things are the least bit complicated. But aren't we all human and complications are a normal part of life?

You are smart to have your priorities in line with school and business. Dating for you must be difficult for you at this point in your life.

mbcasey's photo
Tue 08/24/10 09:05 AM

My best friend has been dating the same guy off and on for the last 7yrs. Many times I thought they were split for good, and I even encouraged it after some of the things he did to her. But for the last 2yrs now, they seem to be this "perfect" couple. I would love to know what their secret is.

I really don't think I am being too picky when my standards are as low as 1)male, 2)breathing.laugh

I have only really had 2 relationships I would consider serious, and they both ended due to unfaithfulness oh his part. Seems like every guy I date either cheats on me or just disappears off the face of the earth.

When I do meet the person intended for me, I will gladly share the secret!


Many times your thought your friends were split for good. But they kept working it out...I applaud them for having some character and loyalty. Too many times people just don't want any hassles and just give up. I hope it works out for them in the long run.

It's difficult to live with anyone....even the people you care about the most. It seems when the boat rocks ever so slightly, people begin to panic. They toss overboard a relationship that in the long run could have been great. Not just true in relationships but also true when just meeting someone.

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Tue 08/24/10 09:09 AM

Do any of you wonder How some people seem to find the one person meant for them on their first or second try, and somehow live blissfully ever after? Whereas... Many of you like myself have dated over and over, only to find repetitive disappointment? Is ignorance truly bliss? Or is there just something wrong with us? Are we too picky?


There isn't anything "wrong" with us......there are sooooo many factors into play when we choose others to love, want to love, attempt to love.
Most don't use the "meantime" as a chance to make the changes necessary to improve who we are, dig deeper into what we really want and end the old destructive habits.
So many are seeking 'love', instead of just being love. Like attracts like...wrap your mind around that for a minute.
The saying ..timing is everything, well I believe there is a fair amount of truth in that also.

I'm ok, your ok, we're all ok!

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Tue 08/24/10 09:09 AM
Edited by Ladylid2012 on Tue 08/24/10 09:11 AM

Do any of you wonder How some people seem to find the one person meant for them on their first or second try, and somehow live blissfully ever after? Whereas... Many of you like myself have dated over and over, only to find repetitive disappointment? Is ignorance truly bliss? Or is there just something wrong with us? Are we too picky?


whoops, double post...my bad

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Tue 08/24/10 09:20 AM

Do any of you wonder How some people seem to find the one person meant for them on their first or second try, and somehow live blissfully ever after? ...


lies, lies..all LIES....
noway

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Tue 08/24/10 09:24 AM


....i don't have the time nor patience to weed thru all the losers in order to find the right one...smokin

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Tue 08/24/10 10:46 AM

Do any of you wonder How some people seem to find the one person meant for them on their first or second try, and somehow live blissfully ever after?


These people succeed because they work at it. Blissful relationships don't just happen, it takes self-sacrifice, a willingness to forgive, a ease of giving, and constant understanding.



Whereas... Many of you like myself have dated over and over, only to find repetitive disappointment? Is ignorance truly bliss? Or is there just something wrong with us? Are we too picky?



Maybe you're asking the wrong questions.

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Tue 08/24/10 10:59 AM
Hummm honestly maybe I'm too picky....But.........the way I see it I have that right to be that way..........Not gonna settle for someone that I'm not happy with... Would rather be alone first..... and be happy with myself.bigsmile

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Tue 08/24/10 11:33 AM
Oh, great love and relationship has happened for me loads of times ... Well, 7 times, anyway ...

I was just a gypsy and wandered off unto another season ...

They were GREAT guys - are still best friends, and leaving was still what was also 'in season' ...

No one is here - now, because it is not in season, and I'm enjoying it thoroughly ...

It helps to have a great, fulfilling relationship w/ yourself ...

When the time is right, the buds will blossom on the branch ...

Just live, love, be kind and happy ... Keep a smile on the dial ...

Be what you'd like to attract ... Do NOT settle for less ...

Settling is the trap ...

love love ... Hold out for pure majik for both parties!


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Tue 08/24/10 11:49 AM

Do any of you wonder How some people seem to find the one person meant for them on their first or second try, and somehow live blissfully ever after? Whereas... Many of you like myself have dated over and over, only to find repetitive disappointment? Is ignorance truly bliss? Or is there just something wrong with us? Are we too picky?


I'll admit to being picky, but that's only because I've dealt with enough of the types I DON'T want. It just seems like a waste of time to get involved with someone who's an obvious no-go from Day One. I've been in a lot of relationships (although few from on line), and they inevitably end with her trying to turn me into somebody's dad.

I will say that, if there's something "wrong" with me, it's simply the fact that I don't have any interest in the kind of relationship that it seems most people around here demand. In that respect, I'd rather be "wrong" than Mr. Right.

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Tue 08/24/10 01:23 PM
Regarding online dating, I tend to agree that it's more difficult to meet and connect because the concept is so intangible.


For me it's just about the opposite: in the "physical world" I have a real hard time revealing myself.

2 days in M2, on the other hand, and I've already made a special friendship.

I guess I have a handicap in the "physical world" though: being an Italian and living in Italy, I'm pretty much limited to speaking Italian... thus, no Italian woman can know how sexy I am when I speak English. bigsmile