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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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 Posted - 06/16/2004 : 16:53:13
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I'm not married, but I'm in a committed relationship. And no, I don't miss being single.
Cattle in Korea / They can really moo. |
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Malax
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1340 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2004 : 17:02:37
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Interesting topic. No straying which is cool. I recently split up with my girlfriend of just over a year and she is making my life hell! Im really enjoying being alone because I can do what I like. Its not often I talk to girls and I only will if im 90% sure Im not going to be humiliated. But the fact my ex is still around. In the last few days she has:
Kissed one of my (ex)best friends, while I was there
Smashed a bottle on the floor of a club cos she saw me with someone else
Stares at me constantly if she sees me
I miss her cos the girls Im meeting aren't her. Double Edged sword stuff, all this.
I May've Joined The Cult Of Frank If I Knew What The Balls Was Going On.
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TarTar
* Dog in the Sand *
1965 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2004 : 17:36:46
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I've only been in 1 real relationship, and that was too much for me. Hell, I'm dealing with some drama from that as we speak (the relationship officially ended a few months ago and there's been some slips back into it here and there since, I still hang out with the girl fairly often, but I don't think I can continue that, it's too complicated for me). I don't think I can be in a relationship. I need tons of free time to myself so I can listen to whatever music I want to, watch whatever films I want to, spend my time however I want to, etc.
Unfortunately, I can't have as many women as I want when I'm single. It just doesn't happen. I don't know how to go about just meeting a girl and sleeping with her. It doesn't happen. I don't know how to flirt, I'm too afraid of coming off like a jackass. I also can't tell if women are interested in me or just nice. Why do guys have to make all the moves?? ARGH! :)
"You gotta watch the mota, Thurston. Yr fuckin memory just goes out the window." |
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Malax
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1340 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2004 : 17:50:26
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I completely understand the first paragraph is almost identical to whats happening to me. I've been hit on by girls quite alot either them personally or through their friends and generally if they came onto me the girls turn out to be (for want of a better word) slags. So maybe its best we guys stick to meeting people.
Malax's Guide To 'Pulling'
If you think someone may be looking over, give her a smile if she smiles back or whips her head round quickly chances are you stand a decent chance, keep your eye on her if she does it again.... From there I proceed to poke the girl with my index finger then generally the chat just randomly starts. If your lucky she will start it. Im currently dating 3 girls, some choices have to be made.
I May've Joined The Cult Of Frank If I Knew What The Balls Was Going On.
*Adapted By Carolynanna* |
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fudd
= Cult of Ray =
664 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2004 : 18:25:56
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Malax
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1340 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2004 : 18:38:02
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Well Im not lying if I say the chat will start either way. But clever, I see what you did there, that is really fresh...
I May've Joined The Cult Of Frank If I Knew What The Balls Was Going On.
*Adapted By Carolynanna* |
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mereubu
= FB QuizMistress =
USA
2677 Posts |
Posted - 06/16/2004 : 18:51:20
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quote:
Originally posted by fudd
Poking with the finger usually comes a lot later in the proceedings, at least in my experience.
lol
I should hope so!
I've never actually been single, unless you count your high school years at home with the family as "single." I had a crappy boyfriend for a few years then ditched him for my honey of fourteen years whom I still adore. (I must--I've spent the day mopping his brow and emptying the puke bucket. Poor sickie.) We're definitely best friends. We have one kid and are having a really good time with her. The sex part can be tricky to juggle with parenthood (esp. when you have an infant/toddler around) but it eventually returns. (child+preschool=time for a nooner. I love math.) |
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GypsyDeath
Zapped Profile
3575 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2004 : 04:11:08
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Its funny with the high rate of divorse and everything, all the people on here that are married, seem blissfully happy. its so sweet, and encouraging.
Maybe frank black fans know the secret of looove?
I do agree that girls can get attention much easier. If i fancied sex, or just flirting, ... I would just go out. Guys actually have to work at it.
But as malax says, its all about eye contact.
I bet you never thought your movie would turn out this way
You crossed the other way, youd hope i wouldnt see you, you say youre doing fine, but thats not what it looks like, your undercovers on...
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This_Guy
- FB Fan -
Canada
146 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2004 : 04:27:17
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[quote]Originally posted by GypsyDeath
all the people on here that are married, seem blissfully happy.
denial is only one of several stages while dealing with greif.
my personal favorite?
bargaining.
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benji
> Teenager of the Year <
New Zealand
3426 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2004 : 04:33:28
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for me, the "grass is greener" thinking process doesn't exist anymore.
it did when i was with my previous girlfriend who i was with for 3 years, but thats cause that relationship was pretty much a disaster for numerous reasons which i'm now embarrassed to even think about.
but no more.
it's bizarre, but my wife and i both wonder how the hell we managed to snag such a winner, so to speak - sounds stupid, but it's just the way we both feel.
but then again, we've only been together for 3 years or so - we might grow to hate each other after 10 years.....
but we had a great meeting....we were drunk at the pub on a university fieldtrip having never met before.
closing time came up and within 10 minutes we were playing "Gladiators" on a childrens playground in the rain at 3am in the morning. took us 6 months to actually get together, but it was a magical night nonetheless....good old "Tunnel of Love"
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Malax
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1340 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2004 : 06:25:20
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I don't have much to add other than....
I GOT 1000 POSTS YAY!
Carry on
I May've Joined The Cult Of Frank If I Knew What The Balls Was Going On.
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GypsyDeath
Zapped Profile
3575 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2004 : 06:46:24
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ohh, 4 kitties malax! yeah, its all down hill from here!
I bet you never thought your movie would turn out this way
You crossed the other way, youd hope i wouldnt see you, you say youre doing fine, but thats not what it looks like, your undercovers on...
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2004 : 09:41:18
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sometimes the grass is greener on the other side. literally and figuratively.
(just want to show some support to the often berated "grass is greener" theory) |
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
5454 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2004 : 09:45:46
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Originally posted by floop
sometimes the grass is greener on the other side. literally and figuratively.
I would guess about 50% of the time it's greener on the other side. |
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Erebus
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
1834 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2004 : 13:08:25
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I guess you guys sound like a bunch of voles.
[begin article]
June 17, 2004
Scientists find rodent monogamy gene
LONDON, England (Reuters) -- What would you give for a simple injection that would stop your lover from cheating?
Well, at least it works for meadow voles.
A single gene inserted into the brain can change promiscuous male rodents into faithful, monogamous partners, scientists said Wednesday.
It may not be as easy to rein in human philanderers but researchers at the Yerkes National Primate Research Center of Emory University and Atlanta's Center for Behavioral Neuroscience said their rodent results could help to explain the neurobiology of romantic love.
"Our study ... provides evidence in a comparatively simple animal model, that changes in the activity of a single gene profoundly can change a fundamental social behavior of animals within a species," said Larry Young a researcher at the university.
He and his colleagues, who reported their research in the science journal Nature, used a harmless virus to transfer the gene for a key hormone involved in sexual behavior from monogamous prairie voles into the brains of their randy relatives, the meadow voles.
After the gene transfer, the previously promiscuous meadow voles had less of a roving eye and showed a distinct preference for their current partners.
Earlier research had shown that prairie voles, which form life-long partnerships, had higher levels of receptors for the hormone vasopressin in an area of the brain called the ventral pallidum, than meadow voles.
Introducing the gene increased the natural levels of the receptor and enhanced the meadow voles' ability to form pair bonds.
Previous studies have also suggested that the receptors may play a role in disorders such as autism, and that brain pathways involved in romantic relationships also play a part in drug addiction.
"It is intriguing," said Young, "to consider that individual differences in vasopressin receptors in humans might play a role in how differently people form relationships."
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2004 : 13:13:01
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"Darling, is it hot in here, or is it just the higher number of vasopressin receptors in my ventral pallidum?"
<cue Gary Larson drawing>
Do you guys know we just passed thru a BLACK HOLE in space? |
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GypsyDeath
Zapped Profile
3575 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2004 : 13:13:16
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wow, thats really interesting.
Thats a bit of a scary thought though - controlling someone via genes...hmm. I can just see it in a classified ad:
Young Atrractive female, 20s, likes to go out to cinema, and pubs, interest in arts and litereature, WLTM GSOH male, similar interests, IWMG. PO Box 1234578
IWMG - injected With Monogomy Gene
I bet you never thought your movie would turn out this way
You crossed the other way, youd hope i wouldnt see you, you say youre doing fine, but thats not what it looks like, your undercovers on...
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fudd
= Cult of Ray =
664 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2004 : 13:18:11
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2004 : 13:20:25
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Ah man, this has been following me all day... fricking voles.
 "It's a far cry from small boys in the park, jumpers for goalposts. Isn't it? Mmmmm. Marvellous." |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2004 : 13:23:05
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squeak! squeak! don't cheat!
heh heh
Do you guys know we just passed thru a BLACK HOLE in space? |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2004 : 13:27:50
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heheh.
you're going to give Malax nightmares apl. |
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apl4eris
~ Abstract Brain ~
USA
4800 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2004 : 13:51:08
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sweet!
Do you guys know we just passed thru a BLACK HOLE in space? |
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2004 : 15:30:38
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Apl4eris' vole picture and caption need to be made into a motivational poster. It's a million times better than that stupid "Hang in there, baby!" cat.
Cattle in Korea / They can really moo. |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
8201 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2004 : 15:34:00
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I'm sure all rodents are evil - look at his expression. Pure hatred. They're not the only monogamous animals you know - otters and penguins are too, I believe.
"It's a far cry from small boys in the park, jumpers for goalposts. Isn't it? Mmmmm. Marvellous." |
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fudd
= Cult of Ray =
664 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2004 : 16:21:37
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| Wolves are monos. |
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shineoftheever
> Teenager of the Year <
Canada
4307 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2004 : 16:26:00
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aren't doves or sparrows the symbol of monogamy?
"Here today, Guano tomorrow" |
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Malax
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1340 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2004 : 16:35:23
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Originally posted by floop
heheh.
you're going to give Malax nightmares apl.
Strange you should say that. Soon as I saw that I fell asleep and had a nightmare were I cheated and then my ex was dressed as a giant *one of those creatures* and she came after me and ate me whole. True.
I like how Im the board cheat now.
I should start a thread about how I help blind people across the street and about my extensive work in Uganda.
I May've Joined The Cult Of Frank If I Knew What The Balls Was Going On.
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VoVat
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
9168 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2004 : 17:52:11
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Yeah, well, I helped blind voles across the street in Uganda! AND I didn't cheat! So there!
Cattle in Korea / They can really moo. |
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floop
= Wannabe Volunteer =
Mexico
15297 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2004 : 17:53:56
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| even malax's pet vole cheated on his partner. |
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Malax
* Dog in the Sand *
United Kingdom
1340 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2004 : 18:19:04
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You mean my pet human
I May've Joined The Cult Of Frank If I Knew What The Balls Was Going On.
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TheCroutonFuton
- Mr. Setlists -
USA
1728 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2004 : 19:06:58
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Penguins are monogamous. Well, there are always exceptions. But I found that sweet...those cute little cuddly creatures are faithful. We all need to be penguins. Cute little cuddly creatures who don't cheat on eachother, hehe. I want to be a penguin. And we could just fly on airplanes like the inferior humans. Err...alright, took that too far.
"Freedom is a state of mind and the condition and position of your ass. Free your mind and your ass will follow." - Funkadelic |
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SpudBoy
= Cult of Ray =
Equatorial Guinea
649 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2004 : 21:13:45
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Alright - I see your point, but I'm not keepin' no goddamned eggs on my feet.
*festoon* |
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TheCroutonFuton
- Mr. Setlists -
USA
1728 Posts |
Posted - 06/17/2004 : 22:00:14
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But there's an extra flab of fat just for that! Aww...haha.
"Freedom is a state of mind and the condition and position of your ass. Free your mind and your ass will follow." - Funkadelic |
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GypsyDeath
Zapped Profile
3575 Posts |
Posted - 06/18/2004 : 02:45:23
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Swans have life partners. they fall in love, and stay with that partner for the rest of their lives. they hang out together all the time, and are rarely apart.
When one dies, the other dies of a broken heart.
How sad is that?
When i first heaard that, it was because of these two swans that were in a pond near my house, that i used to see everyday..and one died, and then the other did too. the vet guy told me it always happens. I cried for days.
I bet you never thought your movie would turn out this way
You crossed the other way, youd hope i wouldnt see you, you say youre doing fine, but thats not what it looks like, your undercovers on...
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 06/18/2004 : 03:30:25
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That's really sad Mel.
Listen to Nine Black Alps. |
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