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Title: Relationships
Post by: FamicomFreak on May 30, 2007, 11:36:20 am
I just wanted to know on your opinions on what I'm going through. Well me and my ex were together for over a year and it ended last night. The problem with her is that she is too immature and I need someone to be more grown up about decisions. She told me that she is going to change but she said that in the past and I don't know if I should give her one more chance or just be on my own for a while. Well any opinions will help.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: manuel on May 30, 2007, 12:10:10 pm
How old are you and how old is she?
Depending on that her being "immature" might be normal...
I'd say if you really like her she should have another chance.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: JC on May 30, 2007, 12:11:55 pm
Well, if she's had a chance and nothing's changed, I'd end it. I have some friends who go 'round and 'round with girlfriends, broken up one day and back together the next. I tell them it depends on the seriousness of the problem. For instance, one friend has said he can't envision a future with his girlfriend (yes, together after breaking up twice) because she's devout Christian and he's atheist -- think of raising kids. That's a pretty big difference between them. Immaturity can be a big problem, too. Kinda like what manuel is saying, you should identify whether it's related to her age or if it's a family-related thing. If it's age-related, it's likely to change. If her family has some immaturity in it (mother, etc.), it's not as likely to change.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: FamicomFreak on May 30, 2007, 12:13:34 pm
Well she is 19 but some of her immaturity is thanks to her family I don't know I already given her a couple of chances but she just doesn't show it. Thanks for your opinions.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: manuel on May 30, 2007, 12:17:38 pm
19... that's an age where you should be mature in a way...
And if nothing didn't change after several chances, chances ( :-\) are low that there will be a change.
Well, in the end you'll have to "listen to your heart" (which is by Roxette btw... :P)
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: JC on May 30, 2007, 12:19:56 pm
She's 19, you're 22. I think you'll see some girls at that age (guys, too, I guess) feeling like they need to break out and do those immature things (believe immature things) they couldn't do/believe under their parents' supervision. If you really like her, she'll be much more mature in a couple years when real life starts to weigh in -- if you can wait that long for her to come around.

Ah...Roxette. I'm gonna have that stuck in my head. Or also Roxette..."It must have been love/But it's over now."
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: FamicomFreak on May 30, 2007, 12:21:23 pm
Yeah it's not like I'm asking her to be real real mature but yeah I think I'll give her time and see if she shows maturity of course we are going to be only friends from now on.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: manuel on May 30, 2007, 12:30:25 pm
Quote from: JC on May 30, 2007, 12:19:56 pm
Ah...Roxette. I'm gonna have that stuck in my head. Or also Roxette..."It must have been love/But it's over now."


Sorry 'bout that.  ;)

I wish you all the best for your future relationships.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: FamicomFreak on May 30, 2007, 12:34:17 pm
Thanks btw nice collection you have Manuel your site looks really good.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: manuel on May 30, 2007, 12:36:00 pm
Thanks.  ;D I need to update that page when my exams ( :'() are over...
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: FamicomFreak on May 30, 2007, 12:37:56 pm
Quote from: manuel on May 30, 2007, 12:36:00 pm
Thanks.  ;D I need to update that page when my exams ( :'() are over...


Good luck with that and can't wait for the updates. I've been working on mine for about a month now and it's finally looking like something I wanted as a web page lol
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Switchstance on May 31, 2007, 09:52:06 am
Well, to understand inmaturity, my girl is 19, I'm 25. She's crazyer than me, my ex have my same age and she was inmature, I think it's not about the age, depends of the person. I was living together 2 years, and other 3 of relationship with my ex and she was like a little girl all the time, with my new gf (Pam is her name) this doesn't happen.
Maybe it's going to do with raise and the family, or the point of view of a person. For me a girl who drink, take drugs and go out everyday it's a little inmature.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: djdac on July 04, 2007, 05:55:09 am
Anyone in a long term relationship or married? Just curious, I've been with my g/f for more then a few years.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: NationalGameDepot on July 04, 2007, 07:13:26 am
Been with my g/f for nearly 2 years now, woman are all crazy and I don't understand any of them either  ??? ??? ???
~~NGD
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: vealchop on July 04, 2007, 09:03:43 pm
Benn engaged for about 7 months. Probably be married by Fall 08. We move into our first house in 2 weeks!!
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: FamicomFreak on July 04, 2007, 09:57:02 pm
Quote from: vealchop on July 04, 2007, 09:03:43 pm
Benn engaged for about 7 months. Probably be married by Fall 08. We move into our first house in 2 weeks!!


congrats!
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: manuel on July 06, 2007, 07:31:45 am
I'm married. We'll have our 5th anniversary this December.
;D
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Switchstance on July 10, 2007, 03:52:37 pm
Again in love. 1 month for the moment.
I've been in a relationship for 5 years in the past. Very traumatic if you ask me.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: djdac on July 10, 2007, 05:56:59 pm
Quote from: manuel on July 06, 2007, 07:31:45 am
I'm married. We'll have our 5th anniversary this December.
;D


congrats!
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: kezja on July 10, 2007, 06:49:47 pm
>.>;

<.<;

T.T;

Not me...  I just turned 18 recently.  Meh, I'm not in the mood to get a girl right now.  Still trying to get into the transition between high school and college.  A bit more stressful and challenging that I originally thought...

Congrats to everyone out there!  ;D
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: corisco on July 10, 2007, 11:45:07 pm
I'm in my second marry  ;D both with japanese girls :D
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Doc on July 12, 2007, 08:07:30 pm
Single, there's this girl I'm after though, maybe she'll soon get my signals. ;)
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: keiffer01 on July 12, 2007, 08:13:32 pm
Quote from: FamicomJL on July 12, 2007, 08:07:30 pm
Single, there's this girl I'm after though, maybe she'll soon get my signals. ;)
Same thing here man ;)
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Doc on July 12, 2007, 08:32:59 pm
Quote from: keiffer01 on July 12, 2007, 08:13:32 pm
Quote from: FamicomJL on July 12, 2007, 08:07:30 pm
Single, there's this girl I'm after though, maybe she'll soon get my signals. ;)
Same thing here man ;)


Mine I've liked for a pretty long time...:(
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: JC on July 12, 2007, 10:49:16 pm
Maybe it's time to stop offering signals and be a bit more direct. :-*
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Doc on July 13, 2007, 06:42:13 am
Quote from: JC on July 12, 2007, 10:49:16 pm
Maybe it's time to stop offering signals and be a bit more direct. :-*


We'll see...For now I just have to stay cool. 8)
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: manuel on July 13, 2007, 11:09:14 am
Good luck. :)
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: corisco on July 14, 2007, 10:26:21 am
Quote from: Jedi QuestMaster on July 11, 2007, 07:31:09 pm
Quote from: corisco on July 10, 2007, 11:45:07 pm
I'm in my second marry  ;D both with japanese girls :D


あ そうですか!


そうだよ!大変だぜ。二人とも超気が強くて気を付けないとやばい事になるんだぞ ;D
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: manuel on July 14, 2007, 10:51:30 am
あっ、気が強い女が好きなんじゃ。そりゃ大変じゃのぅ。 :D
気をつけてくれ。  ;)
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: corisco on July 21, 2007, 04:48:18 am
Quote from: manuel on July 14, 2007, 10:51:30 am
あっ、気が強い女が好きなんじゃ。そりゃ大変じゃのぅ。 :D
気をつけてくれ。  ;)

面白い言い方ね!マジで日本人みたい。日本で勉強したでしょう。僕自分で覚えちゃゅた。平気だ。僕が自分の奥さんの何倍も気強いから。それに憎まれ物様に憚っちゃう ;D
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: manuel on July 21, 2007, 06:03:06 am
妻の備後弁がうつったんじゃ。もう普通の日本語、ようできんけぇ。(=よくできませんよ) :D

このスレはもう完全に日本語になっちゃったんじゃ。ファミコンワールドの他のメンバーさっぱり分からんじゃろうなぁ。楽しい。(笑)

地震、気をつけてね。
奥さんにもよろしく伝えて下さい。 ;D
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Kuvio on July 22, 2007, 08:32:36 am
Too many to count, ah the girlfriends...........nah I'm just kiddin. YEAH I'm single! I guess it's because I am a bit picky with whom I date  :-\ . A Brazilian Supermodel would be nice  ;D
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: keiffer01 on July 22, 2007, 05:24:01 pm
Quote from: manuel on July 21, 2007, 06:03:06 am
妻の備後弁がうつったんじゃ。もう普通の日本語、ようできんけぇ。(=よくできませんよ) :D

このスレはもう完全に日本語になっちゃったんじゃ。ファミコンワールドの他のメンバーさっぱり分からんじゃろうなぁ。楽しい。(笑)

地震、気をつけてね。
奥さんにもよろしく伝えて下さい。 ;D
WOW...umm....can't....understand! (head pops) :D
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: satoshi_matrix on July 23, 2007, 08:29:49 pm
As for me, I've been with my girlfriend for eight months. She likes videogames too, but no where near as passonitely as me. She likes puzzle and some arcade games though, and she actually PRESSURED me into buying Flippul so we could enjoy it together! I think I'm going to buy her a Famicom for her birthday so she can enjoy it when I'm not around.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Switchstance on July 23, 2007, 11:02:46 pm
Me and my gf :)
(L)
yes it's a Capcom t-shirt.

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z307/switchstance_pics/DSC01329Small.jpg)

and like the last post from Famicomfreak, she gift me this FLIPULL from KATON, a weird package as you can see and a funny label.

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z307/switchstance_pics/flipull.jpg)

Sorry, I cannot resist to post famicom games XD
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: JC on July 24, 2007, 06:01:41 pm
A good-looking girl, Switch...and a good-looking pirate. :)
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: FamicomFreak on July 25, 2007, 08:39:34 am
Yeah she is hot show more pics hahahaha
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Switchstance on July 25, 2007, 08:56:11 am
thanks.
And...
all the girls in argentina are good looking  ::)
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: FamicomFreak on July 25, 2007, 08:57:19 am
Quote from: Switchstance on July 25, 2007, 08:56:11 am
thanks.
And...
all the girls in argentina are good looking  ::)


You got that right I live in Miami Beach and it's filled with Argentinian girls and wow they are HOT!
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Doc on July 26, 2007, 02:45:06 pm
Broken picture. :(
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: vealchop on September 22, 2007, 08:48:54 am
so a few weeks ago, my fiancee ended our 9 month engagement and 6 year relationship.

suffice to say its been awful. We have a house, a dog, and I had probably the best job I've ever had in my life here. I'm leaving Kansas City tomorrow to move back to NYC for a while while I figure shit out.

I shouldn't be away from the boards for too long and will be back in a few days.

see you guys all soon.

-v
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Jollie on September 22, 2007, 08:57:53 am
yo man that sucks
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: FamicomFreak on September 22, 2007, 09:22:55 am
Oh man I'm so sorry to hear that. What happened?????
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: NationalGameDepot on September 22, 2007, 10:11:45 am
Sorry to hear that man, that is terrible.  My last relationship was 7.5 years long, very hard to break away from the norm and start over so to speak.  Just don't let it get you down to much, you will bounce back and be a stronger person for it.  Best of luck to you.
~~NGD
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: manuel on September 22, 2007, 11:05:08 am
That must be really hard.
I hope you'll eventually get over it.
All my best wishes.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: JC on September 22, 2007, 11:34:01 am
Oh, veal...very sorry to hear that.

I can't speak from experience because I haven't had long relationships and I'm good at quickly cutting people loose. Keep it cool, take it easy.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Doc on September 22, 2007, 09:05:27 pm
That's rough, man. :( Forget about this place for now, work out your troubles instead.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Mindfreak on March 05, 2009, 07:30:28 pm
BUMP

My ex-girlfriend broke up with me exactly 1 year ago... :'(

Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: manuel on March 05, 2009, 07:39:28 pm
That's not a very happy anniversary.  :-\

Eventually you'll get over it. Now get some donuts (or whatever you like) to ease the pain.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Rob64 on March 06, 2009, 07:22:47 am
Quote from: djdac on July 04, 2007, 05:55:09 am
Anyone in a long term relationship or married? Just curious, I've been with my g/f for more then a few years.


My girlfriend and I plan to get married at some point, we've been together for about 3 and a half years. She's 27, I'm 19.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: manuel on March 06, 2009, 07:25:17 am
Theoretically that would be the perfect age gap. Women get older than men by some 7-8 years statistically.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Rob64 on March 06, 2009, 07:37:50 am
Yeah, she's awesome. She still loves me even when I go through the video game obsession thing I have... she plays nintendo too, so that helps, but she stopped at NES, doesn't know much after that.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: son_ov_hades on March 06, 2009, 08:04:05 am
I've never been in a serious relationship. I can't decide if that's good or bad.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: ericj on March 06, 2009, 08:08:16 am
Quote from: manuel on March 06, 2009, 07:25:17 am
Theoretically that would be the perfect age gap. Women get older than men by some 7-8 years statistically.


No offense, but I think you're looking at this backwards. If women age/mature 7-8 years ahead of guys, that would mean that  she should be 7-8 years younger than him, not the other way around, for their maturity levels to be equal per your theory.

Not sure what I think about the age gap--that means you were 15/16 when you started dating and she was 23/24. When I was 23, I think a 16 y/o would be way too young to even think about. Not to mention it's illegal. I can't imagine there would be much in common. If it works for you, great, I suppose.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: FamicomFreak on March 06, 2009, 08:37:09 am
Quote from: son_ov_hades on March 06, 2009, 08:04:05 am
I've never been in a serious relationship. I can't decide if that's good or bad.


You have to give it time and make sure you know the person's ups and downs very well. Then maybe think about getting serious.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: JC on March 06, 2009, 10:02:29 am
I know plenty of people with large age gaps in their relationships and they do just about fine. But I think most often it's a younger gal and an older guy -- as it's most often portrayed in Hollywood movies. As long as it's not Anna Nicole Smith-style age gap, we're good...
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Rogles on March 06, 2009, 12:15:52 pm
Today....  ;)

Who wants to know?
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: manuel on March 06, 2009, 04:33:23 pm
Quote from: ericj on March 06, 2009, 08:08:16 am
No offense, but I think you're looking at this backwards. If women age/mature 7-8 years ahead of guys, that would mean that  she should be 7-8 years younger than him, not the other way around, for their maturity levels to be equal per your theory.


Haha. No no, I was going to say that this way, statistically, they would die around the same time. Maturity and stuff like that heavily depends on the individuals and was not taken into account.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: ericj on March 06, 2009, 05:04:48 pm
Oh, that makes sense. After I thought about it a bit more, I started to wonder if maybe you meant sexual drive.    :P
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: nintendodork on March 07, 2009, 08:28:51 pm
Quote from: Rogles on March 06, 2009, 12:15:52 pm
Today....  ;)

Who wants to know?
I want to know :P
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Drakon on March 08, 2009, 09:17:24 am
Quote from: JC on March 06, 2009, 10:02:29 am
I know plenty of people with large age gaps in their relationships and they do just about fine. But I think most often it's a younger gal and an older guy -- as it's most often portrayed in Hollywood movies. As long as it's not Anna Nicole Smith-style age gap, we're good...


my current gf is 9 years younger than me.

3 years together and still going strong!

I blame this on the fact that I look 7 years younger than I am
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Rogles on March 08, 2009, 10:05:58 am
Quote from: nintendodork on March 07, 2009, 08:28:51 pm
Quote from: Rogles on March 06, 2009, 12:15:52 pm
Today....  ;)

Who wants to know?
I want to know :P


Ok, on friday both 8th grades from the 2 middle schools in our district went on a field trip to Grand Valley State University(http://www.gvsu.edu). Most kids there were goind to go swimming in the pool. I was going to, but forgot to bring a swimsuit. So when we arrived, I walked into this living room-type place where they had a bunch of chairs and a TV. I sat down on a couch next to my friend Zack. Evidently, he had forgotten his swimsuit. Ok, I thought, I'll have someone to hang out with while I'm here. Ok, you need to know about Jackie. She's a girl. Well, remember the pics of that valentine I posted in the things we didn't know about you thread? She gave that to me. I've liked her for a while, and I always thought she kinda liked me, but I wasn't sure. So, she sits down next to me. Zack, Jackie and I sit there for around an hour watching TV and talking. Zack goes downstairs to get a coke from a vending machine. He's gone for about 10 minutes, at which point Jackie and I decide to go look for him. We ended up just ditching Zack and walking around the school talking for a while. We go into the gym and play some basketball, which eventually just turns into us talking again. Now, just talking to a girl isn't that extraordinary by itself, but we started talking about personal stuff. We walked until we reached the volleyball courts in the other gym, where we played volleyball with a couple of her friends. Now, you may be thinking, so what? You talked to a girl. You'd be right. What I thought was important was that she decided to spend the day with me. She had other friends there; we could have actually  looked for Zack; but we decided to go off by ourselves. She chose me, the new kid. Even I'm now convinced that she likes me. I just don't know what to do now.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: JC on March 08, 2009, 10:38:01 am
Middle and high school kids spend way too much time playing "does she like me/does he like me" guessing games. Just tell her you like her and ask her if she feels the same...not like there's much actual dating that goes on until you get a car.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: son_ov_hades on March 08, 2009, 10:53:52 am
What JC said is right on the mark. "Dating" in middle school is a joke.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Rogles on March 08, 2009, 11:23:36 am
Quote.not like there's much actual dating that goes on until you get a car.


Haha, yeah. :P

However, I live in a really small town(I just finished walking the perimeter of the village), so most places are within walking distance.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: nintendodork on March 08, 2009, 12:19:57 pm
Quote from: JC on March 08, 2009, 10:38:01 am
not like there's much actual dating that goes on until you get a car.
Thank you, Iowa 8)
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Doc on March 15, 2009, 12:38:25 am
Quote from: son_ov_hades on March 08, 2009, 10:53:52 am
What JC said is right on the mark. "Dating" in middle school is a joke.


I used to get disgusted when I'd see kids my age, back when I was around 12 or 13, making out. I always thought "Get a fucking room, guys." I don't know, I tend to feel that very serious relationships really only begin when you hit around 17 or 18, but maybe that's just me or something.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: L___E___T on March 15, 2009, 06:50:20 pm
After having good and bad ones, I walk the Earth alone now, it's alot easier.  When you start earning money you can just buy girls and skip the crap as and when you choose ;)
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Rogles on March 15, 2009, 07:08:35 pm
Unless you're more of a platonic, STD-averse kind of guy. :P
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: nintendodork on March 15, 2009, 07:19:09 pm
Quote from: Jedi QuestMaster on March 15, 2009, 06:42:43 pm
my girlfriend lost her virginity at 13.
I seem to have a problem with that.  There's a couple of girls in my class that lost theirs at 13 also...
I don't like them for it, but I talk to them every once in awhile
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Rogles on March 15, 2009, 07:21:22 pm
There was a girl at the school I went to last year that was PREGNANT at 13. She had her baby at the beginning of the school year.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: nintendodork on March 15, 2009, 07:26:46 pm
That's why.

My brother is 13 years older than me.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: nurd on March 15, 2009, 07:28:23 pm
Hm.
Sooo Marga isn't looking for a relationship right now, but we can still hug. :)

Maybe next year, when we're at the same school. :)
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: JC on March 15, 2009, 09:49:58 pm
Sounds like that Black Snake Moan movie.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Jedi Master Baiter on March 15, 2009, 09:59:31 pm
Is it a good movie?
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: JC on March 15, 2009, 10:09:44 pm
I enjoyed it. It's kinda got that element you're talking about...and a chain...and Samuel L. Jackson. Let's just hope your girlfriend isn't like Christina Ricci. :o Or...maybe let's hope she is... ?
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Jedi Master Baiter on March 16, 2009, 03:20:18 pm
You're comparing me to Samuel L. Jackson?
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: JC on March 16, 2009, 03:23:46 pm
Well, actually...you'd be Justin Timberlake. :)
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Jedi Master Baiter on March 16, 2009, 03:29:53 pm
Excuse me for being isolated from the media, but why Timberlake?
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: nintendodork on March 16, 2009, 03:36:31 pm
Quote from: Jedi QuestMaster on March 15, 2009, 09:46:31 pm
Quote from: nintendodork on March 15, 2009, 07:19:09 pm
Quote from: Jedi QuestMaster on March 15, 2009, 06:42:43 pm
my girlfriend lost her virginity at 13.
I seem to have a problem with that.  There's a couple of girls in my class that lost theirs at 13 also...
I don't like them for it, but I talk to them every once in awhile

Oh yeah, did I mention she's 4 years younger than I am?

And she can't count the number of times she's engaged in sex.

My question is: does it bring about urges?

Since I don't know what I'm missing, can making her wait cause her to go insane? :P
From all the movies and TV shows I've seen...

Yes.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: L___E___T on March 16, 2009, 03:39:09 pm
Yeah sorry, my comment wasn't meant to be serious, especially in the presence of younger minds.

Thing is, you shouldn't dislike girls if they get taken advantage of by older guys.  It happens alot.  It's quite an easy mistake to make.


People make mistakes easy when there's pressure to lose virginity early, there was at my school.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: JC on March 16, 2009, 03:50:23 pm
Quote from: Jedi QuestMaster on March 16, 2009, 03:29:53 pm
Excuse me for being isolated from the media, but why Timberlake?


He's the boyfriend in the movie...um...but...I guess you could be Jackson if you want, since he's trying to detox Ricci. Don't know if that's your goal.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: nurd on March 16, 2009, 08:02:57 pm
Shit's confusing  :-\
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: ericj on March 16, 2009, 08:08:03 pm
You gotta love yourself before you can love someone else. Spend your youth finding out just who exactly you are. You should feel complete by yourself; don't use other people to make you feel complete. It'll only fail you in the long run. Life's a long game. The happiest people I know are those who are independent both in a relationship and by themselves. ;)
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Jedi Master Baiter on March 18, 2009, 10:14:49 pm
Yeah, it's hard to love yourself because we're always looking into a "mirror" - society.  It gives us an interpretation to ourselves.

I can guiltlessly wake up any morning & look myself in the mirror - not quite sure if everyone can do that.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: JC on March 18, 2009, 11:01:16 pm
Ah, my friend has the best explanation of the mirror: I am what I think you think I am. At least I think that's what you're getting at, Jedi.

I've never fully appreciated the concept of love. It's so skewed by pop culture -- and in itself, it's more of an instinct, or fever, if you will, than it is a logical conclusion (or, for that matter, a logical beginning). I tend to subscribe to the Emerson baffler: "What is Love, and why is it the chief good, but because it is an overpowering enthusiasm?" Others think they have an answer to that question, taking a scientific approach, calling it "a dirty trick played on us to achieve the continuation of the species." And of course, there are others like Hugo who poetically believe that love is the nurishment of the soul: "Whoever we may be, we all have our living, breathing beings. If they fail us, the air fails us, we stifle, then we die. To die for lack of love is horrible. The asphyxia of the soul." I tend to think love is somewhere in between pure nature and pure poetry. The one consistency seems to be that love is necessary.

Regardless of its purpose, it's in us, and most of us learn to channel it constructively, toward ourselves and between others.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Jedi Master Baiter on March 19, 2009, 08:28:20 pm
Quote from: JC on March 18, 2009, 11:01:16 pm
Ah, my friend has the best explanation of the mirror: I am what I think you think I am. At least I think that's what you're getting at, Jedi.

Yes, exactly - the looking-glass self.  I'm glad I'm taking Sociology. :)

But what do I do about my relationship? :(

I haven't seen her since January, & her birthday's coming up, & I don't know what to get her. ???
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: JC on March 19, 2009, 09:46:22 pm
Pocket vibrator.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: turbo D on March 20, 2009, 12:34:40 am
Rez Trance Vibrator for ps2. haha. If you want to get her something nice, get her a purse or some clothes. Girls can never get enough of either of these things. Just go to some girl store and grab whatever just came out. She will love you for a week or two.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: 133MHz on March 20, 2009, 01:06:47 am
Either that or get her something cool and unusual. Think about stuff that would amuse both of you.
In fact, the more unusual and targeted your present is, the better. You could even try creating something for her, instead of just buying mass produced crap, or modifying said mass produced crap in a creative way ;).

I once bought a cheapo analog wall clock, modified the electronics to make the clock run backwards and printed a new clock face with the numbers increasing in the opposite direction. Basically I created my own, working Reverse Clock (http://giftchooser.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2008/01/20080103-backwards-clock.jpg). I took a meaningless piece of mass produced crap and gave it my own personal touch. I gave the clock to my girlfriend on her birthday. She absolutely loved it ;D.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Jedi Master Baiter on March 20, 2009, 02:51:54 pm
That clock is priceless.

Oh yeah, I'm already making her a dessert: a mango banana tart.  But that's not going to be it.  I also had a custom Boo being made in her favorite color w/ eyes in her color:

http://kawaii-desu-yo.deviantart.com/art/Amigurumi-The-family-of-Mr-Boo-115121199

But it won't be done in time. :(

I was thinking of taking her shopping for boots the next day because I remember her saying she didn't like the ones she had. :-\
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Drakon on March 20, 2009, 09:05:38 pm
Quote from: Jedi QuestMaster on March 19, 2009, 08:28:20 pm
Quote from: JC on March 18, 2009, 11:01:16 pm
Ah, my friend has the best explanation of the mirror: I am what I think you think I am. At least I think that's what you're getting at, Jedi.

Yes, exactly - the looking-glass self.  I'm glad I'm taking Sociology. :)

But what do I do about my relationship? :(

I haven't seen her since January, & her birthday's coming up, & I don't know what to get her. ???


think back to the times you were together and the stuff that she tried to show you that she liked.  Girls like it when you actually pay attention to the stuff they show interest in.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: JC on March 20, 2009, 09:18:20 pm
Yes! That's Robert Duvall in Phenomenon -- "Did you ever buy Lisa's chairs, Banes?"
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Drakon on March 22, 2009, 05:28:19 pm
Quote from: Jedi QuestMaster on March 22, 2009, 02:15:53 am
I just found out she's seeing another person.


yeah well.  That never stopped me in the past.  Show her that you're better than the guy she's with!
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: 133MHz on March 22, 2009, 05:34:18 pm
Unless the guy is really better than you :-\
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: nintendodork on March 22, 2009, 05:39:16 pm
Quote from: Drakon on March 22, 2009, 05:28:19 pm
Quote from: Jedi QuestMaster on March 22, 2009, 02:15:53 am
I just found out she's seeing another person.


yeah well.  That never stopped me in the past.  Show her that you're better than the guy she's with!
Yeah, like it's been said before...don't be something you're not. :) Besides, you're probably too good for her.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Mindfreak on June 13, 2009, 06:10:59 pm
My girlfriend just broke up with me....:(:(:( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Rogles on June 13, 2009, 09:01:48 pm
D: Dude that sucks... Why'd she do it?
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Mindfreak on June 13, 2009, 09:37:48 pm
Just some idiot she met....she'd rather be with him.....
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Rogles on June 17, 2009, 11:01:38 am
HAHAHAHA

On friday, I'm seeing my girlfriend for the first time in 12 days... And yet it feels like it's been months.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Mindfreak on June 17, 2009, 12:12:22 pm
 :P :P :P :P :P :P :P

Lucky.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Rogles on June 17, 2009, 01:08:37 pm
QuoteHAHAHAHA


Oh... sorry if this made it look like I was gloating... I'm just happy.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Jedi Master Baiter on June 18, 2009, 08:51:09 am
Maybe this will cheer you up:

http://www.hotchickswithdouchebags.com/
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: manuel on June 19, 2009, 03:18:54 am
Many of those hot chicks are just female douchebags, too, at least that's what suspect...  ;)
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: turbo D on June 19, 2009, 12:02:32 pm
le Manual is correct. You wouldn't want to date those chicks, just cack them. lmao!
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: nintendodork on June 19, 2009, 05:17:57 pm
Yeah, there are way too many instances where a douchebag takes advantage of a really nice girl, and then eventually, she becomes a douchebag herself...or the guy goes to jail.  Depends on the situation I guess. :-\
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: manuel on June 19, 2009, 07:46:18 pm
Quote from: Jedi QuestMaster on June 19, 2009, 04:54:45 pm
douchebags can get chicks while honest hard-working guys can't.


I second that.

But again I say, chicks who go with douchebags aren't the brightest ones themselves in the first place. If a girl is decent, she won't fall for those "douchebags".

There's a nice latin saying... meaning about that what I said above.

Qualis rex talis grex. (look it up, guys)
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Mindfreak on June 19, 2009, 08:14:40 pm
Like king, like people ?  (is that right manuel ?)

you know....I hate it when the jerk gets the girl....and then he takes advantage of her....and then she never trusts
anyone ever again because of that one idiot....:(


Why do girls fall for idiots like that ?
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: manuel on June 19, 2009, 09:10:10 pm
Yes, that's right.

Or in other words, like douchebag, like chick.  :P
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Mindfreak on June 22, 2009, 09:03:48 pm
I see what you mean. :P
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Rogles on June 27, 2009, 01:45:45 pm
There's a fairly good chance I'll be watching tonight's fireworks(Why the heck it's today, and not July 4 I have no idea) with Jackie. :3 I haven't seen her in forever... Well, like a week. :P
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: linkzpikachu on July 15, 2010, 09:17:36 pm
so i wanna talk to this girl i like (who i think kinda likes me too) but i dont really wanna do it over FB and even if i do i cant break the ice and get to know her, i did however have a class with her and talked to her sometimes but did make it to good friend status. help?

PS-yes i am having alot of problems tonite
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Epic_Lotus on July 15, 2010, 09:39:22 pm
Sadly, there's no magic formula for easily getting to know girls.  It's all about trial and error.  You just start talking.  Doesn't even matter what it's about.  If you had a class with her, talk to her about that.  Ask her what she's doing now, does she like it, etc.etc.  You can never run out of things to talk to a girl about as long as you keep asking her questions.  Even if it leads nowhere, you'll get in some good practice for the next girl you want to talk to.  After a while, you learn the right ways to approach someone, and it becomes a bit more natural.  You'll feel like a dufus at first, but believe it or not, most girls are flattered by a guy who works up the nerve to talk to them (even if they don't show it).  Just work through any awkwardness until it goes away.  Rinse and repeat.

Also, stay off Facebook for communicating with girls you don't know yet.  It's bad juju.  If they're someone you've gotten to know, then after a while, great.  Otherwise, you're only going to set yourself up for a lot of trouble.  A very large percentage of communication occurs outside of the actual words you speak.  Posture, intonation, volume, closeness, and facial expression all tell what you're saying a lot more clearly than what your words actually convey.  All of that is erased online.  And smiley faces :)  don't count.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: linkzpikachu on July 15, 2010, 09:52:48 pm
ya i wanted to stay away from facebook but over the summer thats the only way i could get to know her, i mean i know her alright enough to start a convo its just im kinda intimidated by her and usually i am the one who will go outta my way to talk to them
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: 133MHz on July 15, 2010, 09:59:10 pm
What does make you feel intimidated by her?
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: linkzpikachu on July 15, 2010, 10:08:28 pm
i dont know the fact that i have this thing called fear of rejection, that and im a bit of a nerd (thanks famicomworld for that  :P) but i dont know ive always been shy when it comes to girls
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Epic_Lotus on July 15, 2010, 10:43:15 pm
Fear of rejection sucks, but it's actually not fear of the other person's opinion of you.  It's a lack of confidence in yourself.  What I mean is, even among folks here you're calling yourself a geek as though it's something to be ashamed of or that geek comprises a less than desirable set of interests.  I hate to break it to you, but pretty much everyone is a geek in their own way.  They may not all collect games imported from Japan, but they have their ways.  You have to have confidence in who you are and what you like before others will accept that about you. 

Basically, once you have confidence in yourself, it becomes easy to control other people's views of you.  Buzzwords are a good tool for that.  You don't collect Famicom games, you have "multicultural interests that help you to broaden you outlook".  Me, I like Star Trek.  If people give me a funny look, I turn around and ask them if they saw the big-budget movie that came out last year.  Most of them time, I get a yes.  Then I ask if they liked it.  There's usually a brief pause, followed by another yes.  Then I say, "Guess I'm not the only one", with a bit of a smarmy smile.  Even if they say no, you just turn it back around on them: "That's too bad.  Not only was it one of the highest grossing pictures of the year, but it got really good critical reviews from people who aren't usually into the genre.  You should check it out next time you're at Blockbuster [or Queue it on Netflix]."  I rarely here anything about it from them again.  You can use similar tactics to maintain your own dignity about your hobbies. 
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: linkzpikachu on July 15, 2010, 10:48:13 pm
i have confidence and all but also i have a bit of an...um...."immature" humor (which i am working on) but most people find it funny so...
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Epic_Lotus on July 15, 2010, 10:56:18 pm
Well, I certainly don't know you in real life so I can only speak to "usually" and "most likely"  :). 

And I don't know, I think you're right that most people find immature humor funny.  It's why Will Farrel still has a career   ::).  Now if you want a sense of humor that few people find funny, try wit some time (also known as "dry humor" or "British humor").  Most Americans can't stand it, but it's the only real sense of humor I've got. 
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: linkzpikachu on July 15, 2010, 11:12:36 pm
actually im considered more of a pervert for my humor but so is will farrel
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: nintendodork on July 16, 2010, 12:15:04 am
That's what he just said. I also can hardly stand American humor. I much prefer dry humor.  Either way, if you keep having problems like this, I would suggest making account on one of those teen help forums. There are more people there going through the same thing there than there are here.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: linkzpikachu on July 16, 2010, 12:19:31 am
na this is just a small dent in the door im letting get outta hand i just posted it here cause i thought the people hear would be smart enough to help
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: nintendodork on July 16, 2010, 03:10:04 pm
I'm not talking about just this thread. I'm talking about the 5 or 6 other threads you made in addition to this one.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Marlon on July 17, 2010, 05:12:35 am
noone cares
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: linkzpikachu on July 17, 2010, 08:47:27 am
Quote from: nintendodork on July 16, 2010, 03:10:04 pm
I'm not talking about just this thread. I'm talking about the 5 or 6 other threads you made in addition to this one.

yeah i was having some issues the other night sorry to all of you
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Nightstar699 on July 17, 2010, 09:14:57 am
Quote from: Marlon on July 17, 2010, 05:12:35 am
noone cares


Very true words, Marlon. Noone does care.
(http://i954.photobucket.com/albums/ae24/nightstar699/PeterNoonePicForBlog.jpg)
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: linkzpikachu on July 17, 2010, 09:17:22 am
what is this noone cares thing im irrelavant
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Nightstar699 on July 17, 2010, 09:18:11 am
I'm pretty sure that Marlon was referring to Peter Noone.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Noone
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: L___E___T on July 21, 2010, 06:06:57 pm
Actually, I'm all for helping - ignore some of the bitterness here.  But dork's right you may find it more responsive on a teen forum.

I used to lack confidence like you (if that's really the case) but I think it was just teen shyness, I don't get nervous anymore and I'd put money on you growing out of it.

If you're that worried, take up a hobby that builds confidence and helps you get over nerves - like boxing.  You'll be surprised at the results over a short period of time.
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: linkzpikachu on July 21, 2010, 06:19:11 pm
nevermind im alright now because she started talking to me so im fine
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: petik1 on July 21, 2010, 07:52:49 pm
The man who walks alone walks the farthest
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Mindfreak on December 06, 2010, 08:24:01 pm
Here we go...

I met my girl on 10/17/09...and it's been wonderful every day..but it's like that Shakespear story....our famlies hate each other...so we have to keep it a secret for now... and it's the hardest thing I've ever had to do...

She's taking it hard and I'm afraid of losing her because of this feud...

I love her with all my heart...we plan on marrying soon but we have to get over this mountain of sh*t...

She's sooooooo wonderful :)
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: FamicomFreak on December 06, 2010, 08:38:46 pm
Hmm I dated a girl for like a month and now we don't even talk to each other anymore, the end?
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Mindfreak on December 07, 2010, 05:04:14 pm
Well my girl and I are very close and I just hope this doesnt kill her...she very depressed and has been suicidal in the past...i love her soooooooo much!
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: FamicomFreak on December 08, 2010, 09:32:26 pm
Wow be sure to be close to her and make her feel good about herself. I'm sure if she has you she won't have any of those thoughts
Title: Re: Relationships
Post by: Mindfreak on December 12, 2010, 09:28:07 am
Another bump in road...now i have to be extra careful about my girl  :(