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Anonymous Coward User ID: 72769758 Canada 10/23/2016 01:01 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: Seer777 Not true. Good friends do try to facilitate change in their friends if they see continual behavior that is potentially damaging. Fair-weather friends, will turn a blind eye. A real friend will tell you and face your wrath. WHich is what the fair weather friend, chooses to avoid. Friends move past arguments and fights after a cool-down period. Apologies may or may not be applied. But a general understanding is reached in that regard. Case in point. /\ Fair-weather friend Quoting: Seer777 A friend who is only a friend when circumstances are pleasant or profitable. At the first sign of trouble, these capricious, disloyal friends will drop their relationship with you. [link to www.urbandictionary.com] Say you yourself start a charity to benefit children of a third world country where as incentive to donors you offer to do something women hardly ever do. Say you tell your partner about it without even asking for any assistance and your partner goes and tells a friend who they've known about a 1/10th as long as you've known one another and that friend brushes off it off. How would you feel about their friend? If your partner asked you to meet their friend after knowing their reaction, would you feel very confident that you could befriend their friend? Should you even feel expected to? What is the ratio you would expect for time to be spent on you by your partner compared on their friend? Now say your partner decided to give you their time and energy more rather than their friend. Would you be upset or ok with that? Is your partner's friend more important to you than your partner? Should their friend be more important to them than you? Dunno. The 'time vampire' and this post recalls of Nola. And I have been thinking about her...so wat? So what is it sounds like you're not paying any attention and just wanted to make whatever you point you had about general friendship without thinking about any particulars of specific ones or how to respond to them. Which friendship would you look out for? You and your partner's or your partner's and their friend at your expense? Now I know your partner is not just a friend, in which case do you want to expound on what a good girlfriend should be? Does a good girlfriend talk to some random dudes about their interests in women, both general and specific, without telling random dudes they have a boyfriend who may or may not be affected by such behavior? Would you call that "whorey"? |
Seer777 (OP) Ride the wings of the mind User ID: 3446885 United States 10/23/2016 01:09 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Fair-weather friend Quoting: Seer777 A friend who is only a friend when circumstances are pleasant or profitable. At the first sign of trouble, these capricious, disloyal friends will drop their relationship with you. [link to www.urbandictionary.com] Say you yourself start a charity to benefit children of a third world country where as incentive to donors you offer to do something women hardly ever do. Say you tell your partner about it without even asking for any assistance and your partner goes and tells a friend who they've known about a 1/10th as long as you've known one another and that friend brushes off it off. How would you feel about their friend? If your partner asked you to meet their friend after knowing their reaction, would you feel very confident that you could befriend their friend? Should you even feel expected to? What is the ratio you would expect for time to be spent on you by your partner compared on their friend? Now say your partner decided to give you their time and energy more rather than their friend. Would you be upset or ok with that? Is your partner's friend more important to you than your partner? Should their friend be more important to them than you? Dunno. The 'time vampire' and this post recalls of Nola. And I have been thinking about her...so wat? So what is it sounds like you're not paying any attention and just wanted to make whatever you point you had about general friendship without thinking about any particulars of specific ones or how to respond to them. Which friendship would you look out for? You and your partner's or your partner's and their friend at your expense? Now I know your partner is not just a friend, in which case do you want to expound on what a good girlfriend should be? Does a good girlfriend talk to some random dudes about their interests in women, both general and specific, without telling random dudes they have a boyfriend who may or may not be affected by such behavior? Would you call that "whorey"? I do as I choose at all times and in all cases. If I'm not, I'm fighting it. Not sure what you are getting at there AC, but you seem to have a personal score to settle which behind the shadows does not serve your purpose in any way. I've never made it a secret I've been in a relationship for over 15yrs. Not something I need to post about all the time, but rather is general knowledge over my 5 years, and near 60k posts on this forum. Ignorance belongs to those it holds. Difficulties strengthen the Mind as labor does the body... ~Seneca |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 72765675 Canada 10/23/2016 01:13 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: Anonymous Coward 72766114 ... Say you yourself start a charity to benefit children of a third world country where as incentive to donors you offer to do something women hardly ever do. Say you tell your partner about it without even asking for any assistance and your partner goes and tells a friend who they've known about a 1/10th as long as you've known one another and that friend brushes off it off. How would you feel about their friend? If your partner asked you to meet their friend after knowing their reaction, would you feel very confident that you could befriend their friend? Should you even feel expected to? What is the ratio you would expect for time to be spent on you by your partner compared on their friend? Now say your partner decided to give you their time and energy more rather than their friend. Would you be upset or ok with that? Is your partner's friend more important to you than your partner? Should their friend be more important to them than you? Dunno. The 'time vampire' and this post recalls of Nola. And I have been thinking about her...so wat? So what is it sounds like you're not paying any attention and just wanted to make whatever you point you had about general friendship without thinking about any particulars of specific ones or how to respond to them. Which friendship would you look out for? You and your partner's or your partner's and their friend at your expense? Now I know your partner is not just a friend, in which case do you want to expound on what a good girlfriend should be? Does a good girlfriend talk to some random dudes about their interests in women, both general and specific, without telling random dudes they have a boyfriend who may or may not be affected by such behavior? Would you call that "whorey"? I do as I choose at all times and in all cases. If I'm not, I'm fighting it. Not sure what you are getting at there AC, but you seem to have a personal score to settle which behind the shadows does not serve your purpose in any way. I've never made it a secret I've been in a relationship for over 15yrs. Not something I need to post about all the time, but rather is general knowledge over my 5 years, and near 60k posts on this forum. Ignorance belongs to those it holds. Hmm, think about how much much the time that goes into 5 years and 60k posts. Is that the time that is best spent or is it that with your partner? And no, there's no score. I just want to make it clear that I was in the right and have no regrets about it. If your friend wants to spin it any other way they better be prepared to lay it all out. |
Seer777 (OP) Ride the wings of the mind User ID: 3446885 United States 10/23/2016 01:19 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Dunno. Quoting: Seer777 The 'time vampire' and this post recalls of Nola. And I have been thinking about her...so wat? So what is it sounds like you're not paying any attention and just wanted to make whatever you point you had about general friendship without thinking about any particulars of specific ones or how to respond to them. Which friendship would you look out for? You and your partner's or your partner's and their friend at your expense? Now I know your partner is not just a friend, in which case do you want to expound on what a good girlfriend should be? Does a good girlfriend talk to some random dudes about their interests in women, both general and specific, without telling random dudes they have a boyfriend who may or may not be affected by such behavior? Would you call that "whorey"? I do as I choose at all times and in all cases. If I'm not, I'm fighting it. Not sure what you are getting at there AC, but you seem to have a personal score to settle which behind the shadows does not serve your purpose in any way. I've never made it a secret I've been in a relationship for over 15yrs. Not something I need to post about all the time, but rather is general knowledge over my 5 years, and near 60k posts on this forum. Ignorance belongs to those it holds. Hmm, think about how much much the time that goes into 5 years and 60k posts. Is that the time that is best spent or is it that with your partner? And no, there's no score. I just want to make it clear that I was in the right and have no regrets about it. If your friend wants to spin it any other way they better be prepared to lay it all out. I spend a lot of time alone by nature of our business. Weeks at a time, while he is on the road. We weren't able to have kids, so I have a lot time on my hands. Which I put here. Because I like it here. I like the people here. Some of us go back years. And for good reason it seems to me. So it goes. Difficulties strengthen the Mind as labor does the body... ~Seneca |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 72765661 Canada 10/23/2016 01:21 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Now, on the note of the "real" friend telling the other despite potential of "wrath", can this not include things as such like getting one's act together, however unpleasant that may sound? Is there a problem with someone who is normally treated as "one of the guys" or expects to be, be talked to as one of the guys would? |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 72766093 Canada 10/23/2016 01:23 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: Anonymous Coward 72769758 So what is it sounds like you're not paying any attention and just wanted to make whatever you point you had about general friendship without thinking about any particulars of specific ones or how to respond to them. Which friendship would you look out for? You and your partner's or your partner's and their friend at your expense? Now I know your partner is not just a friend, in which case do you want to expound on what a good girlfriend should be? Does a good girlfriend talk to some random dudes about their interests in women, both general and specific, without telling random dudes they have a boyfriend who may or may not be affected by such behavior? Would you call that "whorey"? I do as I choose at all times and in all cases. If I'm not, I'm fighting it. Not sure what you are getting at there AC, but you seem to have a personal score to settle which behind the shadows does not serve your purpose in any way. I've never made it a secret I've been in a relationship for over 15yrs. Not something I need to post about all the time, but rather is general knowledge over my 5 years, and near 60k posts on this forum. Ignorance belongs to those it holds. Hmm, think about how much much the time that goes into 5 years and 60k posts. Is that the time that is best spent or is it that with your partner? And no, there's no score. I just want to make it clear that I was in the right and have no regrets about it. If your friend wants to spin it any other way they better be prepared to lay it all out. I spend a lot of time alone by nature of our business. Weeks at a time, while he is on the road. We weren't able to have kids, so I have a lot time on my hands. Which I put here. Because I like it here. I like the people here. Some of us go back years. And for good reason it seems to me. So it goes. Regarding time and activity that sounds like particulars, ones that afford you to ignore the examples as you do. Needless to say do you think that's something all other couples share or applies to the example? Were you ever kept apart by your families? |
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Seer777 (OP) Ride the wings of the mind User ID: 3446885 United States 10/23/2016 01:34 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I think most would understand, the best friends are the ones you have in real life. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 72765794 'Best friend' is both illusion and temporary in most cases. A bit like Disney's 'Happily ever after'. Does sell diamonds and movie tickets though. Man loves a great story. The greater the story...the more focus points at it. Difficulties strengthen the Mind as labor does the body... ~Seneca |
Seer777 (OP) Ride the wings of the mind User ID: 3446885 United States 10/23/2016 01:42 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The thing about Disney is...After 2 decades I still know every word to this song. And countless others... Coincidence? [link to www.youtube.com (secure)] Difficulties strengthen the Mind as labor does the body... ~Seneca |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 72765661 Canada 10/23/2016 01:46 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I think most would understand, the best friends are the ones you have in real life. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 72765794 'Best friend' is both illusion and temporary in most cases. A bit like Disney's 'Happily ever after'. Does sell diamonds and movie tickets though. Man loves a great story. The greater the story...the more focus points at it. :MagickCarpet: :attention: sounds evasive of the real life element |
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Seer777 (OP) Ride the wings of the mind User ID: 3446885 United States 10/23/2016 01:49 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Thing about growing up is... Choice forces fate. Choose wisely. [link to www.youtube.com (secure)] <3 Difficulties strengthen the Mind as labor does the body... ~Seneca |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 72756406 Canada 10/23/2016 01:54 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Thing about growing up is One generally has to learn to be more self reliant rather than depend on others and it's often the case where friendship alter in as much as each friend in a circle has to become responsible for themselves. Additionally many often grow to develop close partnerships and even families, which often supercede friendships. Many friends accept this and don't complain. |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 72765684 Canada 10/23/2016 01:59 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Another thing about growing up is you grow older and as you grow older you are closer to death. Being closer to death can make one think back on their life, and in growing older one has more to look back upon than ahead. Looking back one may feel completion or regret based on what and how they did. Looking ahead in youth, one might not be preparing very well for when they have to look back. |
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Seer777 (OP) Ride the wings of the mind User ID: 3446885 United States 10/23/2016 02:11 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Well I do have work early in the morning so I hope you understand that I'll take my leave as a result of that obligation rather than being uncomfortable. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 72765784 I left the house at 7:20am this morning and it was still dark. And foggy as all Hell. Not fun to drive in. We will all 'fall back' in a couple of weeks at most. Here it is: Daylight Saving Time (United States) 2016 began at 2:00 AM on Sunday, March 13 and ends at 2:00 AM on Sunday, November 6 Difficulties strengthen the Mind as labor does the body... ~Seneca |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 72668956 Italy 10/23/2016 02:37 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The thing about Disney is...After 2 decades I still know every word to this song. Quoting: Seer777 And countless others... Coincidence? [link to www.youtube.com (secure)] |
Seer777 (OP) Ride the wings of the mind User ID: 3446885 United States 10/23/2016 02:41 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | The thing about Disney is...After 2 decades I still know every word to this song. Quoting: Seer777 And countless others... Coincidence? [link to www.youtube.com (secure)] Ikr? It's funny coz it's true. The thing about humor is. Even a King employed a jester. Full circle on the fool, only forces their gifts. Last Edited by Seer777 on 10/23/2016 02:41 AM Difficulties strengthen the Mind as labor does the body... ~Seneca |
Anonymous Coward User ID: 72769758 Canada 10/23/2016 04:31 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Well I do have work early in the morning so I hope you understand that I'll take my leave as a result of that obligation rather than being uncomfortable. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 72765784 I left the house at 7:20am this morning and it was still dark. And foggy as all Hell. Not fun to drive in. We will all 'fall back' in a couple of weeks at most. Here it is: Daylight Saving Time (United States) 2016 began at 2:00 AM on Sunday, March 13 and ends at 2:00 AM on Sunday, November 6 |
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Seer777 (OP) Ride the wings of the mind User ID: 3446885 United States 10/23/2016 08:39 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | [link to www.youtube.com (secure)] Difficulties strengthen the Mind as labor does the body... ~Seneca |
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