2012-02-03, 15:41 | Link #10061 |
World's Greatest
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: San Francisco
Age: 36
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I'm very uneasy about it. But it's my belief that the part of me that is making myself feel uneasy about it is the part of me I shouldn't listen to in the first place. The "party animal" side of me that worries more about never feeling up on another girl's booty again instead of the more important matters in life.
I've done some dumb things in the past in my relationship (as those who know me here will testify), but I think I've finally learned the value of someone that loves and cares about you a lot. And she certainly does. She's given me hints that she wants to get married and wants to be with me forever. I think she is a little worried because she wants to be with me, but she is graduating from school soon and she might not be able to stay here in the United States. And for those who just read that and think she's playing me, it's definitely not the case. She is as pure as a short, cute and caring Asian girl could ever be.
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2012-02-03, 15:55 | Link #10063 | |
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: London, England
Age: 37
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Now once you can do that easily with guys you try and talk to women in the same way. But don't feel you need to hit on them just talk to them in a normal friendly way and that should build up confidence in interacting with the opposite sex. What's more once you start doing this on a regular basis that mysterious aura that women have will diminish because you know what to expect so when the time comes to pop the big question you are less likely to stumble on your words. Oh and on that note of stumbling do not worry about little mistakes here and there. That is all part of the learning process, as you develop you should make less mistakes and that should help build confidence as you see your social skills are improving. |
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2012-02-03, 16:14 | Link #10064 | |
Love Yourself
Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: Northeast USA
Age: 38
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The best approach to this problem will vary between people, but I'll give some pointers to think about and consider. The big one is don't over-think things. I think most of us on here are the "cerebral type" who like to plan out scenarios, simulate them in our mind, and we're constantly second-guessing what the other person is thinking and interpreting. If that describes you, shut that kind of thinking off in dating situations. The general goal is to find common ground to talk about. If you've connected through an online dating site, you'll already know a bit about each other. If you're relatively new to each other, then probe to find out more! People love to talk about themselves. Their interests, hobbies, family, career or studies (current and aspirations)... politics and world events are a possibility, but since people tend to get fired up about them, they represent a risky topic. Unless your conversation partner is also clamming up and doesn't want to share information, you're bound to hit on a few topics that lead into conversations of their own. All the way through, you're learning more about each other and gauging compatibility. Pop culture talk is another possibility, but if you're like me, you have about zero pop culture knowledge (and an embarrassing about of internet culture knowledge). In my mind, that also represents a shallow conversation topic - a nice way to pass the time among friends, but you're not really learning about the person. Nor are you providing a chance to share anything about yourself, other than what you're into for music and entertainment.
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2012-02-03, 17:19 | Link #10065 |
Knight Errant
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Age: 35
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To my view, pop culture is a fairly dull discussion topic. It basically devolves down to "I liked this, do you like this" "yes I like that too!" "Wow!" "Wow!" "What should we talk about now?"
Pop culture discussions only get interesting when you get into specifics, but a lot of people dislike that, as it's no longer a "light" conversation. In addition, both parties need to have a fairly in depth knowledge before such a conversation is even possible. This is why I don't frequent Anime clubs and conventions. While I enjoy watching it, and talking around it, talking about the actual thing itself is fairly dull, because it's very rare that you get an anime discussion that goes further then the typical "I like you like" subject. On a forum here at least it's possible to go indepth into stuff like Moé. IRL most people who've even heard of the term won't fully understand it, and they won't have the required knowledge to say much of any significance. These days I generally avoid most pop culture conversations. |
2012-02-03, 17:53 | Link #10066 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Suburban DC
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Ledgem got it good. You can sulk and be alone or you can be analytical and identify points for improvement and as long as their are avenues for meeting people wiether in RL or online there is always hope, it's up to you take it, no matter how hard it is.
The Don makes an interesting point about Pop culture. I'd probably branch it over to politics as well. Unless you find someone you can get REAAALLLLYY nitty gritty with, I guess you can't rely too much on that. Then again, it always is a good ice breaker and can help you move on to other topics. |
2012-02-03, 18:43 | Link #10070 |
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Yeah I never had that confidence issue. I'm an introvert but I don't find it too hard to talk to someone I'm interested in. It takes some willpower but not nearly as much as something like throwing out the garbage. (TOO LAZY D:< )
But I'm also a very straightforward person, and I don't think I will be able to sympathize those who aren't so. All my topics of discussion are self history or talk about hobbies. I'd usually spend my time sharing with my partner what I do individually and about hobbies/work/life problems we have in common. The best thing I like to -brag- about is little tricks and things like how to get a discount on buying a TV, or what's the fastest way to get to downtown on a bike. Trivial but they're fun, everything comes with a story. But most of my conversation's are for one sided monologues, it doesn't work unless my partner has something to add, even if she knows nothing about my topic. Depending on how close you are, the other form of chat is ranting about everything. My exgf would always rant to me about pop culture related and who's the artist plagiarizing other people's work :P. I'm not sure what I would say if I was at a date with someone with whom I have nothing in common. I have friends who are like that, but they never attracted me or vise versa to begin with. ---------- What's a valentines greeting? *Does this smell like chloroform?* |
2012-02-03, 20:29 | Link #10071 | |
Ineffectual Loner
Join Date: Mar 2011
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I'm looking forward to Valentine's day. All those heartfelt love letters and gifts for me.~
Not really. I already made it clear to all the people interested in me that I'm not interested in a relationship. Besides I don't need a holiday to show affection to all the ladies. Quote:
Believe or not, that isn't a knife in my pocket. I'm just especially glad to see you! ♥ |
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2012-02-03, 20:36 | Link #10072 | ||
廉頗
Join Date: Feb 2004
Location: Massachusetts
Age: 34
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I have my own bizarre penchant of interests and have had trouble with this too. A good strategy is to ask generic questions, that are appropriate of course, until you find something you can talk about, even if only a minor comment. You just keep chipping away like that and eventually the whole dam bursts and you converse openly. I think it's just a mental block thing, really. Last edited by ChainLegacy; 2012-02-03 at 20:47. |
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2012-02-03, 22:08 | Link #10074 |
Knight Errant
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Age: 35
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And you call yourself an Anime fan...
Think about how a japanese person would say "Wife". Japanese doesn't end with consonants, and the closest thing to the "i" in wife is ai. So a japanese pronounciation of "Wife" would be "Waifu". Mai is usually added for extra humor. |
2012-02-03, 22:19 | Link #10075 | |
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Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: NY, USA
Age: 33
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2012-02-04, 07:40 | Link #10077 |
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Artist
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: The Middle Way
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Almost all the people I know are calling February 14 'Forever-alone Day'.
Thanks 9GAG, now none of my friends bother to make their own jokes. I'm planning to have my friend cross-dress for February 14, though I'm not sure if I can find a good enough wig.
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2012-02-04, 09:35 | Link #10078 | |
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Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: London, England
Age: 37
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Ah but good luck on that wig! |
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2012-02-04, 09:48 | Link #10079 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Suburban DC
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Yea. For some Halloween gets kinda pointless after your pass the trick or treat/party all night years.
Valentine's Day is MUCH easier to ignore. It's a big deal only if you make it to be. (Unlike Christmas or New Years which RULE) |
2012-02-04, 10:15 | Link #10080 | |
Knight Errant
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Dublin, Ireland
Age: 35
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Halloween lost all it's flavour. |
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