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Dating AND Romance? Aren't they mutually exclusive?
:laughhard: :laughhard: I am such a jerk! :laughhard: :laughhard:
err, John :waving:
Quote from: Newsman on June 26, 2007, 06:29:59 AM
Dating AND Romance? Aren't they mutually exclusive?
Yeah, it does indeed seem that way sometimes. *smile*
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ROFL!!!
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I love garfield comics :grin:
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John :waving:
Thanks! I had a little help from Garfield.com
How is dating and romance related?
btw, I believe they are (for the "I can't figure TRAV out crowd")
I don't know.. I don't think romance should be a huge priority when dating is in the beginning stages - I think romance is more intimate than casual dating. In the beginning, I think I'd ask more 'how is dating and friendship related?'
Quote from: Rae on June 26, 2007, 05:54:19 PM
I don't know.. I don't think romance should be a huge priority when dating is in the beginning stages - I think romance is more intimate than casual dating. In the beginning, I think I'd ask more 'how is dating and friendship related?'
Well, I'm not necessarily equating hugging and kissing with romance, although they do add a bit of flavor. Romance relates to how you think and do things.
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I'm not equating anything physical with romance either.. Ideally - dating is the deepening of a friendship that's already present (ideally - not always the case, I know) ... I think romance should come into play when there's heart (more than dating) and commitment involved .. Dating should be used to get to know each other without tossing precious sentiments about.
Quote from: Rae on June 26, 2007, 06:13:56 PM
I'm not equating anything physical with romance either.. Ideally - dating is the deepening of a friendship that's already present (ideally - not always the case, I know) ... I think romance should come into play when there's heart (more than dating) and commitment involved .. Dating should be used to get to know each other without tossing precious sentiments about.
very well stated.
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Tell me again.... why do they think I'm dangerous? :freaky2:
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Quote from: SippinTea on June 27, 2007, 05:28:23 AM
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Tell me again.... why do they think I'm dangerous? :freaky2:
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BOL!
Dating sounds math related.
Romance is an art.
A nearly lost art.
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Quote from: SippinTea on June 27, 2007, 11:37:08 PM
A nearly lost art.
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sniffsniff :cry2:
All across the auditorium, Let's hold hands...I feel like we've made a breakthrough
:cow: lol
Nah, because then someone would come up with a comment about how holding hands could be considered romantic, which would completely defeat the purpose of the breakthrough. *grin*
I think I'll just go create some romantic art somewhere instead. :P
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Quote from: SippinTea on June 27, 2007, 11:50:22 PM
Nah, because then someone would come up with a comment about how holding hands could be considered romantic, which would completely defeat the purpose of the breakthrough. *grin*
I think I'll just go create some romantic art somewhere instead. :P
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Personally, I get real tired of worrying about what other people MIGHT think. You ever get the feeling that someone else is running your life?
Hmmmm..a direct quote, no less...
John :waving:
Quote from: SippinTea on June 27, 2007, 11:50:22 PM
I think I'll just go create some romantic art somewhere instead. :P
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Quote from: Newsman on June 28, 2007, 02:08:16 AM
Hmmmm..a direct quote, no less...
John :waving:
Quote from: SippinTea on June 27, 2007, 11:50:22 PM
I think I'll just go create some romantic art somewhere instead. :P
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There she goes again, taking all the fun out of it for you. No investigation needed. :-(
sigh... :sadbounce:
John :waving:
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Should I apologize? :cool:
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yes. :thumbsup2:
Quote from: SippinTea on June 28, 2007, 04:00:56 AM
:biglaugh:
Should I apologize? :cool:
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or romanticize?
That's not much of a choice there! *grin*
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btw, is that you in the blurry avatar?
Guilty as charged.
Hmmm...wonder how many more times I'm going to be asked that. *laugh*
Yes, it's me in the blurry avatar....no, the original pic is not blurry. *grin*
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And she WISHES that was her in her Sig line.... *Grin*
Maybe. *grin* No confessions will be forthcoming, however.... :hypocrite:
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None needed. We know. :freaky2:
;)
if romance is an art, i think i've met my share of artists. :pwink:
ruby, your av reminds me of a particular artist i knew long, long ago whose name was Spike and he had a bike great for long summer night drives in the city.
*ah* to be 18 again . . . :o um. yeah. never mind. i can do without any artists, thank you.
BOL!! Methinks I smell a story. ;)
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Quote from: newkris on June 28, 2007, 11:45:25 PM
if romance is an art, i think i've met my share of artists. :pwink:
ruby, your av reminds me of a particular artist i knew long, long ago whose name was Spike and he had a bike great for long summer night drives in the city.
*ah* to be 18 again . . . :o um. yeah. never mind. i can do without any artists, thank you.
Hey Kris, last time I checked there was no age limit to riding a bike. :thumbsup2:
There is a lady in our church, almost 70, she and her husband have a Harley. :grin:
:tantrum: No Harleys, thankyouverymuch. Just Vespas. *grin*
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I think I'd be up for a Harley ride... :cool:
Imagine. :supercool:
I say friendship should blossom into romance....no dating required :eek!: What a concept!!
Yeah, that needs an explanation. There are a few loose ends and a few unclear definitions on that one.
I've no objection to dating.... once friendship has blossomed into romance. ;) at ICG
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Quote from: TRAV on June 30, 2007, 04:07:18 AM
Yeah, that needs an explanation. There are a few loose ends and a few unclear definitions on that one.
I just don't like the whole "dating" package. I'll try to explain at a later time.
Edit: Unless you feel you are ready for serious comittment, I think "dating" should be avoided like the plague.
I don't
mean to be so contrary on purpose, but this is a topic of perticular thought to me over the last weeks, months, years......
Oooooo....I think I killed it :(
Naaaa the whole board has been quite dead lately.
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I'll just wait.
ICG, I think my views would be quite close to yours. *smile* But to be honest, I get so tired of feeling like I have to explain my actions I've started avoiding the topic altogether. LOL
And no, I'm sure you didn't kill the thread. Someone will be along shortly to debate your views on dating. ;) ;)
(I'll be in hiding--unless someone really gets me riled up. LOL)
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Did someone call for me? :)
As to the 'right'way and 'wrong' ways to pursue/look for/avoid dating/relationships/romance, let's think for a moment...
Are Brandon and I the same size? :laughhard: do we even have the same taste in fashion? :nono:
Is Lady SippinTea an identical twin in looks, taste in music, and political views, as, say, Lady UPCChris?
Then why do we expect 'one-style-fits-all' when it comes to our way of seeking out happiness with another.
Would we want everyone to be cooky (not kookie,) cutter images of one another in relationships :yikes: We are indeed individuals, though joined into the church by the blood of Chirst, if so be we have followed the Biblical plan of salvation.
No, and as other singles shouldn't expect us to follow their pattern, we should not expect others to follow ours.
Generally, if we'll let God mold us into the person He wants us to be, the rest of therse things will generally follow.
John :waving:
Quote from: SippinTea on June 30, 2007, 05:09:42 AM
(I'll be in hiding--unless someone really gets me riled up. LOL)
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DId someone mention cookies? :freaky2: :fork:
*comes out of hiding long enough to say*...
Great post, Sir John!! :great: Precisely why I prefer not getting into debates on the matter. *smile* I wouldn't expect (or even want) everyone to be a 'cookie cutter' of me or my ideas.
*goes back to observing from afar.... at least until later today* :)
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Quote from: Newsman on June 30, 2007, 09:24:30 AM
.... our way of seeking out happiness with another....
I like this phrase a lot. That's the real issue. When it becomes something else you can start to lose the enjoyment of being together. It's a give and take and a deeper friendship that should be filled with happiness - not drama. :thumbsup2:
Quote from: Newsman on June 30, 2007, 09:24:30 AM
No, and as other singles shouldn't expect us to follow their pattern, we should not expect others to follow ours.
Generally, if we'll let God mold us into the person He wants us to be, the rest of therse things will generally follow.
John :waving:
Exactly! :great:
If we could make it a priority to do what is right in God's eyes, and let that be our heart's desire, then we wouldn't need to worry about other's opinions.
Quote from: Newsman on June 30, 2007, 09:24:30 AM
Generally, if we'll let God mold us into the person He wants us to be, the rest of therse things will generally follow.
I must agree on that one. My opinions on the subject of dating and the like have changed quite drastically through the years, especially since there has been more than one occasion when I thought I'd met "the one." Now that most of "the one"S are married, I realize that I'm not always right when I think that. Now I simply proceed with friendships instead of getting too terribly twitterpated (at least most of the time I manage to do that, anway lol).
The closer I feel to God, the less I'm concerned with needing a person in my life to help me feel fulfilled.
Quote from: RainbowJingles on July 05, 2007, 09:35:55 PM
The closer I feel to God, the less I'm concerned with needing a person in my life to help me feel fulfilled.
:great: Ditto that.
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Quote from: SippinTea on July 05, 2007, 10:19:58 PM
Quote from: RainbowJingles on July 05, 2007, 09:35:55 PM
The closer I feel to God, the less I'm concerned with needing a person in my life to help me feel fulfilled.
:great: Ditto that.
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I was fixing to say Ditto, when I noticed that my twin had beaten me to it... Figures... :roll:
But I agree!
Quote from: Newsman on June 30, 2007, 09:24:30 AMWould we want everyone to be cooky (not kookie,) cutter images of one another in relationships :yikes: John :waving:
That was a particularly GREAT point, John.
Hmmm... Just thought of something... Perhaps we should all have the same way of finding a spouse as those that are listed in the Bible...
A few examples:
1. Sending a servant to find a spouse for the the master's son, sight unseen
2. Sending your daughter-in-law to lay down at a sleeping guy's feet and all but propose to him
3. Going out to the brothel and buying a spouse
What think ye? Should we follow the exact patterns of these people?
Hmmm... I think that each of these people heard from God about these relationships and followed HIS direction, and it turned out the way GOD wanted it to turn out.
*goes looking for a servant of my father*
:P
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I'm here, I'm right here.... and I've already got it covered. :hypocrite:
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Quote from: surfdaworld on July 11, 2007, 05:21:11 PM
*goes looking for a servant of my father*
:P
of the choices given you, i'm quite glad to see you chose this one . . . :pwink:
i think it's your sister you ought to be mindful of, though, lest she start sleeping at some farmer's feet! :o
:o
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And just who're YOU laughing at? :bah:
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Quote from: newkris on July 12, 2007, 11:13:19 AM
Quote from: surfdaworld on July 11, 2007, 05:21:11 PM
*goes looking for a servant of my father*
:P
of the choices given you, i'm quite glad to see you chose this one . . . :pwink:
i think it's your sister you ought to be mindful of, though, lest she start sleeping at some farmer's feet! :o
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Bah humbug! :smugno:
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I was laughing at you... DUH!
Quote from: RainbowJingles on July 06, 2007, 11:51:02 PM
2. Sending your daughter-in-law to lay down at a sleeping guy's feet and all but propose to him
3. Going out to the brothel and buying a spouse
there is a problem with these?? :teeth:
I like the buying a spouse idea... how much?
maybe I could check male escort services and see if they have any truly straight ones eh?
Just looking at the thread name got me thinking how dating and romance sounds good... but I think I'm finally too busy and truly preoccupied with my life as a single person right now to even consider it.... and I think I'm kinda liking that :great: :biglaugh:
*walks out singing one of my theme songs* :sing: :sing:
Ain't nothing gonna break my stride,
nobodys gonna slow me down, oh no I got to keep on moving
Ain't nothing gonna break my stride
I'm running and I won't touch ground, oh no I got to keep on moving :sing: :biglaugh:
The above lyrics are fro a song recorded by Matthew Wilder entitled, IIRC, "Break My Stride." It was sort of popular in the late 80's, and you can still hear it on the radio occasionally. Again, IIRC, it was 2 minutes and 42 seconds long (at least the version I had.)
John :waving:
Thank you for that information Newsman...
Now, now, Mel... :nono: don't be sarcastic to Newsman. You never know! Remembering that the song was exactly 2 minutes and 42 seconds long could come in helpful someday. :)
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Im sure that if I ever hear that song, I will remember that it is 2 mins and 42 sec long, and it will bring me great joy!
Glad I could be there for ya, Lady Melody!
Is there still romance in dating? Inquiring singles want to know!
John :waving:
Interesting thread. LOL
I brought this one back from a bit over three years ago.
John :waving:
:o Wow. *flashback*
Nice to know I'm not the only one amused by reading old threads. *grin*
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Hmmm...