Dating

[DragoZERO]

Originally Posted by Shiemi

My boyfriend proposed today. I am engaged.

Cheesy day to do it, I have to say, lol.

[Aimingan12]

Originally Posted by Shiemi

My boyfriend proposed today. I am engaged.

Congrats Shiemi

[Mystique]

Originally Posted by DragoZERO

I wouldn't mind Valentines Day if I lived in Japan. I could care less about getting something, it's giving something that's the pain in the ass.

That's contradictionary then since girls give something on St Val's and boys give something on white day.
And then there's the girichoco issue...
It has zero of the original meaning or nuance of St Val's is meant to be about and all about the chocolate, so meh.
(Feels like there should have been a St Val's thread made now)...
I'll expand in the Japanese culture thread if you wish, it's kinda turned off topic in here for a while now...

And shemi, congrats, I'll try to catch you personally later on

[RadiantBeam]

Originally Posted by Shiemi

My boyfriend proposed today. I am engaged.

Congratulations!

[Shiemi]

Originally Posted by DragoZERO

Cheesy day to do it, I have to say, lol.

So true! But considering the circumstances, it wasn't that bad. Let me elaborate a bit. Last time were were together was morning of January 3. We've been doing long distance since I am studying and he is working. We are in different US territories, but he has traveled to see me whenever it has been possible and vice versa. This has been being physically together every few months. So this week, before I got his package, he texted me asking me not to open the package till Sunday. I'm a good girl so even though I received the package on Friday, I behaved and waited till today. I opened the package in front of the webcam as promised. He did the same with mine. It was funny because even though I removed the jewelry box first from the package, it looked like a necklace box so I got more excited about the huge box of Godiva chocolates that was under and placed the jewelry box aside. He asked awkwardly if I was going to open the smaller box and so I did. I started crying silly. So that was more or less how it happened, in case anyone wonders.

And thanks, everyone!

[DragoZERO]

Originally Posted by Shiemi

So true! But considering the circumstances, it wasn't that bad. Let me elaborate a bit. Last time were were together was morning of January 3. We've been doing long distance since I am studying and he is working. We are in different US territories, but he has traveled to see me whenever it has been possible and vice versa. This has been being physically together every few months. So this week, before I got his package, he texted me asking me not to open the package till Sunday. I'm a good girl so even though I received the package on Friday, I behaved and waited till today. I opened the package in front of the webcam as promised. He did the same with mine. It was funny because even though I removed the jewelry box first from the package, it looked like a necklace box so I got more excited about the huge box of Godiva chocolates that was under and placed the jewelry box aside. He asked awkwardly if I was going to open the smaller box and so I did. I started crying silly. So that was more or less how it happened, in case anyone wonders.

And thanks, everyone!

That is creative. An awfully big gamble though, hoping you don't open it. I wonder if he recorded it all.

[Chaho-Chi]

Originally Posted by Shiemi

So true! But considering the circumstances, it wasn't that bad. Let me elaborate a bit. Last time were were together was morning of January 3. We've been doing long distance since I am studying and he is working. We are in different US territories, but he has traveled to see me whenever it has been possible and vice versa. This has been being physically together every few months. So this week, before I got his package, he texted me asking me not to open the package till Sunday. I'm a good girl so even though I received the package on Friday, I behaved and waited till today. I opened the package in front of the webcam as promised. He did the same with mine. It was funny because even though I removed the jewelry box first from the package, it looked like a necklace box so I got more excited about the huge box of Godiva chocolates that was under and placed the jewelry box aside. He asked awkwardly if I was going to open the smaller box and so I did. I started crying silly. So that was more or less how it happened, in case anyone wonders.

And thanks, everyone!

Awww thats really sweet (Congrats on the engagement btw)

[Haruka_Kitten]

well, this isn't good.

For some, it may be valentine's day, but not for us, which is good. Me and my girlfriend figured that after 4 months of going out, our relationship wasn't going anywhere. We decided to call it quits. I'm not particularly upset as I wasn't too deeply madly in love with her, but it does sort of suck for me.

Ah well, looks like I'll be scouting for someone at tomorrow's swimming carnival.

[Kafriel]

Valentine's is over, wait till next year~

our relationship wasn't going anywhere. We decided to call it quits. I'm not particularly upset as I wasn't too deeply madly in love with her, but it does sort of suck for me.

I'll get the whiskey...RB will get the ice

[Arbitres]

Agreed, not everyone has a decent family. I myself being the centre of critisism for my 'jap love'.

But thats besides the point.

I find dating quite nonsense, well.. until you reach 20+, by then you should make your own choices, with regards to the consequences. If not, then janitorian is always a good job. Because if you can't make rational choices over age 20, then you will be cleaning up alot of messes. All the while making more.

-sigh- Dating is sorta depressing, love is usually so one-sighted, us men being egotistical, selfish, and sexist. We tend to be paranoid and jealous for our person of affection, and when we finally 'get them', we aren't happy.

Men + World = Trash. I respect the true creators, the only real ones: Women.

Thats my ideology on dating. So troublesome... I'll wait for someone to truly love me, someone I can relate to, but also understand and realize with. Someone who isn't a me done over, with opposing opinions and methods. Like that, as life itself would be pointless if your partner -- your equal, was you done over in personality.

[Kaijo]

Originally Posted by Solstice Cross

I find dating quite nonsense, well.. until you reach 20+, by then you should make your own choices, with regards to the consequences. If not, then janitorian is always a good job. Because if you can't make rational choices over age 20, then you will be cleaning up alot of messes. All the while making more.

-sigh- Dating is sorta depressing, love is usually so one-sighted, us men being egotistical, selfish, and sexist. We tend to be paranoid and jealous for our person of affection, and when we finally 'get them', we aren't happy.

Men + World = Trash. I respect the true creators, the only real ones: Women.

Thats my ideology on dating. So troublesome... I'll wait for someone to truly love me, someone I can relate to, but also understand and realize with. Someone who isn't a me done over, with opposing opinions and methods. Like that, as life itself would be pointless if your partner -- your equal, was you done over in personality.

Gonna have to disagree a bit. Dating is a process, and best started early, because you have to make mistakes and go through harsh lessons to learn what you really want in a partner, and learn how to woo the person you eventually want. The sooner it's done, the sooner you get experienced, and the more ready you are for the love of your life.

And both Men and Women can be trash or be artists. Everyone is different, heh.

But yeah, I do want an equal for my partner, not someone who worships the ground I walk on, nor just tolerates me because I do stuff. I'm content with who I am, not actively looking, but I am open to the possibility if I find someone liking me. Whether it happens or not, I'm fine with it. I think that's the real key that shows you're ready for a relationship; not desperate to find someone, nor totally closed off.

[Ascaloth]

Originally Posted by Shiemi

My boyfriend proposed today. I am engaged.

What an unimaginative day to choose to propose....

I'm kidding, I'm kidding! Don't kill m- *schlurke* X_X

Jokes aside, congratulation Shiemi! May you two have a fruitful life together.

Originally Posted by Shiemi

It was funny because even though I removed the jewelry box first from the package, it looked like a necklace box so I got more excited about the huge box of Godiva chocolates that was under and placed the jewelry box aside. He asked awkwardly if I was going to open the smaller box and so I did. I started crying silly. So that was more or less how it happened, in case anyone wonders.

That....was actually quite amusing. For some reason, I can totally see why he loves you.

[Shiemi]

Originally Posted by DragoZERO

That is creative. An awfully big gamble though, hoping you don't open it. I wonder if he recorded it all.

I hope he didn't. ^^;;

Mystique, didn't see you online last night, but yeah, we can talk soon.

Ascaloth, lol. Thanks.

And again, thanks to everyone else.

Just yesterday, even though I was enjoying the day, I learned that a friend of mine had recently broken up her long distance relationship with her boyfriend. In their case, the main issue was lack of money on both sides for traveling to see the other. It did not happen yesterday, but a while ago, as my friend described it. To those in LDRs, it's hard not to give up. I also have to admit it has been hard for me and my bf (though I must confess money has not been a main issue) and so, we decided to get married this summer as I should graduate by June and we are going to end the LDR once and for all. So... to those doing long distance, try your best.

[Animelover#1]

I want to get married ^_^

[hinakatbklyn]

Originally Posted by Animelover#1

I want to get married ^_^

That could take a long time for some. But if you find your one and only, it shouldn't be too difficult. While I have that goal in mind myself, I must make sure of other important goals first. Financial stability is a start, both for myself and whoever I meet.

(I sound like a broken record) Doesn't hurt to have big goals, but try not to worry about marriage so early. At least give it a few years before considering it.

[Animelover#1]

if i find the one then marriage is imminent.

I'm planning on moving to japan, and learning the language - so immediate job potential would be english teacher or translator ^^ so yeah

[Mr.Raw]

Hehe...we'll see how you talk about it when you actually are gonna get married

[Haruka_Kitten]

Originally Posted by Animelover#1

if i find the one then marriage is imminent.

I'm planning on moving to japan, and learning the language - so immediate job potential would be english teacher or translator ^^ so yeah

Wait till you're my age (that won't be far off). Education is important, my child. Good job = good money, and then you'll be able to have houses in BOTH Japan and elsewhere.

[ShadowSeed]

I'm still waiting for that moment. I won't rush time. I know it when i see it, or maybe it has already passed. At any rate, i will not let my feelings intervene. I will obediently follow the path fate has carved for me in the Kosmos.

[DragoZERO]

If the ages in your profiles are truthful, you guys don't have anything to worry about anytime soon.