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Ladies, have you noticed that all of the guys are opting to date themselves; it makes you kind of wonder what a man wants from a woman:alien:
I'd like to have myself as a friend; I think I'd choose a date that didn't want to discuss "the meaning of life" in the sack:p
Not me, I would like to date a lady, and I don't want much. Actually I would only ask for a mild explanation for "distance", and not distance in the physical context, but distance like when you notice they are doing all they can to avoid you. That's it... of course when the lady in question feels the will for explanation... if ever.Quote:
Originally Posted by soundofmusic
No. I wouldn't.
It hurts when people distance themselves from you. In retrospect, I think if it ever happened again; I would take the distance as an explanation in itself and not try to look for a rational.Quote:
Originally Posted by Maximilianus
You know, I don't know, if I were a man,if I would find "a lady" all that intriguing:idea:
Why wouldn't you date yourself. You've got all the qualities a lover could want, sensitivity and a sense of humor...are you handsome and rich as well:wink5:Quote:
Originally Posted by The Comedian
I'd date myself, then leave me after discovering I'm disappointing in bed.
No, I wouldn't -- I'm boring.
Yes. That is the only way I can ensure some intelligent conversation ;-)
"Intelligent" or "intelligible"?Quote:
Originally Posted by Lote-Tree
:p
Not now, because I would probably compete against myself in a dance off and break a leg or something stupid like that. But I would have dated me in my mid twenties... They were the fun years.
It must be so, I suppose.Quote:
Originally Posted by soundofmusic
No way, there are much serious people out there!
Dating demands a heart to start with and a preparedness to end with.
Between these two points you will enjoy dating yourself.
If you are cowardly to face the undesired better not date
This makes a deep sense.Quote:
Originally Posted by blazeofglory
In fact I have seen people dating themselves and when they have to peaking it something gets in the way and a partner shrinks back. The other feels hurt. And prepares for another time and the first experience hangs on and things go on like ebb and flow unendingly and all else end up in getting no one who really cares for her. I have seen too many flaws when people date themselves. Dating becomes an obsession, a very bone-dry obsession
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Originally Posted by blazeofglory
I always thought you were philosophical, now I know you are...
Well done my friend.
Maryd, can you teach me how to de-philosophize myself and come to terms with the commonplaceQuote:
Originally Posted by Maryd.
Blaze,
Dating oneself has two common meanings
1. (Pretty common, and the point of this thread) Imagine going to dinner or spending a romantic evening with ONESELF. You trying to get kisses from YOU, etc. Instead of dating a beautiful woman, you are dating YOURSELF. ('to date' means 'to have a romantic appointment, perhaps for dinner, etc.')
2. (Also common) This phrase can also mean "to provide evidence of one's age." So. if you say your first favorite band was the Beatles, that might place one's age in the 40's or 50's or whatever. And if one says that one doesn't know what an LP (long playing record) is, then maybe one is less than 20 years old... That is 'dating' oneself, ie. assigning some particular range of ages.
Maybe this will help explain the confusion between Blaze and MaryD
Thank you bill, I agree I had been slightly beside the point. Maybe dating is rather uncommon in the society I live in.Quote:
Originally Posted by billl
I think, then, you are probably referring to cases in which someone becomes, "introspective." Or, more harshly, "self-centered."
Maybe you are right billQuote:
Originally Posted by billl
Well, I guess, in a strange sense, that is the original question....
But then, it can (VERY easily) be reinterpreted as "not dating anybody" (else), and then the condemnations simply rain down upon such a decision. "Dating" is sort of regarded as a necessary (but perhaps uncomfortable step) before finding a permanent mate. (or a-perhaps-permanent-mate, amongst the more flexiblly committted... Or whatever...)
You have really delineated the sense of it to me, and of course I was wrong to understand the spirit of the post and that is why maryd laughed at me. Yet I do not feel hurt since it is a chat room wherein we can share ideas freely and openly and everybody is at liberty to express the idea. I sill feel grateful to Maryd and had she not satirized me I never could understand this simple thing. English is not my native language and I find it at times a very tricky language and you bill, I feel really appreciative.Quote:
Originally Posted by billl
Don't worry, Blaze. You occasionally dig up usages and concepts that common, everyday English has often (indelicatley) turned its back on. The occasional confusion is MUCH MORE than worth it, in my opinion. For these issues, in some sense, remain... And this sort of confusion is a slight price to pay for an insight into a mind from Nepal, or China, or Indonesia, or where-have you...
Haha, this is funny.
Well, I absolutely adore myself, so there'd be no problem there. :lol:
Only it wouldn't work out.
Mum would yell at me for dating.
Dad would yell at the me that I'm dating for going out with his daughter.
I don't feel like getting in trouble. Especially not twice.
Also, I don't like girls, and I live with me, I know how much of a nuisance I am.
:lol:
Meaning number 2 hadn't occurred to me. Thank you billl. Again it seems I owe you another piece of linguistic enlightenment (billl is such a nonesuch :D) :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by billl
I interpret Mary's comment as a praise. After all, you are a particularly interesting analyst :thumbsup:Quote:
Originally Posted by blazeofglory
You haven't tasted the trickeries of Spanish :pQuote:
Originally Posted by blazeofglory
Completely agreed :nod:Quote:
Originally Posted by billl
Here's what I call a situation assessment :lol:Quote:
Originally Posted by Heathcliff
Of course, I never think things through. :nod:Quote:
Originally Posted by Maximilianus
Still, I'd argue with myself so much that I'd be miserable. Still, I would come to a conclusion and never have to leave myself. It is practical to have the same morals as a date does and that being me would be an absolute delight.
Only both myself and I are both pretty cheap... :hat:
HA
never
Definitely NOT. I could never live up to my expectations!
Well I have very high expectations that I would fail miserbly at.
I'm overly demanding of myself, so to add the demanding ness of a relationship..sheesh
I never get sleep as it is but I would have to make time for talking to myself :P
Communication would be a booger,
And I don't think max would much like it :P
so no, bad idea all around
No I wouldn't. I'm overly jealous, unwilling to share thee with thyself :pQuote:
Originally Posted by stephofthenight
I wouldn't date myself because i'd never muster the courage to ask myself out on a date. Although, if by some freak occurrence i did end out dating myself it wouldn't go anywhere. Because i'd have the exact same tastes and interests it would just get boring and i'd end up resenting myself for being so unoriginal.
I wouldn't go out with my self because I'd make all of my admirers jealous.
Assuming I have admirers.
I would not date myself if you paid me.
I guess you could say that I am dating myself everyday... At any rate, I cannot seem to get rid of the bastard :ihih:
/Claes
Both you and Basil:Quote:
Originally Posted by ClaesGefvenberg
http://www.online-literature.com/for...ead.php?t=4544Quote:
Originally Posted by Basil
If self-dating gets monotonous and lonesome, maybe you guys can consider dating each other!
PS: You are welcome!
:smilewinkgrin:
I'm not sure it's physically possible to lower my standards anymore. And I don't want to appear that desperate.
I wouldn't date myself.
Not until I get a haircut and shower on a more regular basis.
I'd spend all my time telling myself off. :lol:
I would get too bored of myself to date myself lol
I'd be to busy telling me off, for something I didn't really do.
Oh heck yes! I'm a great person to know--lots of fun, willing to always try and learn knew things, dedicated to healthy communication and growing as a human being---very willing to be corrected and admit when I'm wrong. I bring out the best in people and I make people laugh, and can heartily laugh at myself--but also make people feel safe to share the worst in themselves and hold them as they cry. I can offer advice if that's wanted--but also just listen. I can serve and be served. I can be strong and weak. I can lead and follow. My greatest defect is that I struggle with BS and passive aggressiveness in others--as well as people who don't live their lives with everything they've got (or at least everything they are capable of at the time--since our capacities are ever-changing)---but I'm not like that so we'd be all good, me and me.:cheers2: