Nobody got the point to MY story. Think about it. The little girl had never heard of the "Guardian Angels". She thought I meant the REAL THING. And I was completely clueless. You guys are as dumb as I was. :roll:
I think we all did get it, GA82. But knowing you, i still think you were trying to impress the girl. Now, seriously, i didn't get that... So, none dares to speak?
I was too amped to even focus on the Mom. I wouldn't be interested in most of the people in our patrol areas. We don't really see people at their best. I have seen interesting people when we patrol the street festivals...
Hehe...i understand Always on guard I have a friend who loves to go to "street festivals". He enjoys specially the "bon Odori", a japanese festival, with traditional food, dancing, etc. I think that he secretly expects to find a japanese girl...
That's nothing - half of you people don't even respond when someone's talking directly to you ... :shame: Maybe that could shed some light on the inherent failures built into this whole romance thing. Despite what high-brow intentions may be had, people ultimately have a hard time looking beyond their own self interest. That's probably why when someone's significant other says something like "I had a rough day at work," people most often respond with "Did you? Neat. Well, let me tell you about MY day ... !" We're still all about the 'me' in the end, despite what we might like to tell ourselves. :yes: I suspect that's even why people pursue these relationships in the first place: "Having someone (note the generic pronoun) there makes me feel good."
Sometimes it isn't easy to tell who someone is talking to...other times a response may seem redundant...or lame...or the brain has a melt-down. :roll: Cynical Gaear....maybe. I do suppose it is all about the 'me' in the end...we are all human and ego-centric, after all. But I think the idea is that each 'me' gets a chance...takes their turn, no? It is when it is lop-sided that difficulties occur. Unless you are a Mother Theresa...and even she had her doubts. Well...I expect you are right...to a degree. I disagree on the generic pronoun...but then, I am only a dabbler, and not an expert...unlike others. Quote from post #1: ... except that I've played a part in literally hundreds of these things end quote. oke: I believe the lightning bolt stuff cannot happen 'generically,' though.
Call it what you will, but it's not my fault that cynicism equals realism most of the time. :shrug: :dizzy: :nosebleed Ack! What does that mean?!? No fair ... you have to say why.
Your definition, O great one...not necessarily mine. You must work a little harder on the 'teaching,' no? It refers back to a much earlier post...about taking turns...ah...doing the backside thing. (Which may cause dizziness, but should not cause nosebleeds...done properly, that is.) I can't imagine having a relationship of any type with a 'generic someone.' Doesn't there have to be something special that lights the fire, whether it is a fire that unfolds slowly or explodes catastrophically? Even when I am the most bored...or needy...I couldn't settle for a 'generic someone.' Must be the dabbling romantic in me...hmm? Afterthought: Maybe the mind adds a definition to the 'generic', who knows? Another afterthought: The 'Queen' did not escape my attention...
I've found that I'm better at this "romance thing" if I don't try very hard with it. This probably means that the person perceives that what I'm doing is romantic, rather than any intentions on my part. Fortunately, I DO like doing little things from time to time. But they are often the results of opportunity, rather than a plan. When you're young, an enormous part of this is probably just hormones. It's your body tricking you into overlooking huge problems with the other person until a child or two is created. Then, in a couple of years, you split up, and the kids are old enough to walk and feed themselves. Strangely, I think THAT is kind of romantic. :love: This is especially good for for evil guys like me who need little people to chase and tickle, even if I have to ( ) mom to get the privelage.
I suppose that would be the preferred scenario (especially for romantics), but there are plenty of people who settle for 'someone' until the better deal arrives, just so they don't have to feel lonely. I've even heard them describe how they intend to dismiss the interim person when they've outlived their usefulness (oftentimes this occurs after New Year's in response to resolutions and whatnot - don't want to spend New Year's alone but after New Year's fits their schedule fine) or the moment when/if the better deal does arrive.
You've met people like that? mg: I don't think I have. Or I didn't know it, if I did. That's not just being a realist...that's cold, calculating and cruel. :yikes: The realist part of me says I would rather be lonely (loneliness changes with time to just being alone). What you are describing is using people, eating them up, and then tossing them like an empty candy wrapper along the road. Got a button, here. Tsk. Didn't know it.