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It’s not surprising that people have turned to the Internet for dating. Technology has weaseled its way into so many aspects of everyday living. We can do our banking, shopping, client liaisons, house-hunting, job applications, almost everything online. So why not take to the World Wide Web to find our soul mate?
I don’t have anything against the whole idea, which is not to say I’m not skeptical about the concept but I actually like the idea of stripping down the superficial and connecting on a personal level with someone you’ve never met before.
Generally speaking, most people let their guard down when chatting online. I have no idea why but I will speak to people I never even said ‘hello’ to at school about the most intimate parts of my life on MSN. So using myself as the rule, doesn’t that mean that Internet relationships are more honest? Therefore, wouldn’t they have a better chance than those based on mutual lust at a party?
I can’t speak from experience, the only person I met from interaction online wasn’t exactly to my tastes so I shied away from giving it another go but I’d like to know how it works for others.
Who’s met someone online?
What experiences have you had (the good the bad and the ugly)?
Who’s found true love online or has a valuable life’s lesson to share?
Let’s open the floor…
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There are so many great things about being newly engaged...
Firstly- I now have this impressive piece of “bling” on my finger!
Secondly- It’s a major perve deterrent! I don’t even have to open my mouth anymore. The old codger stealing a sideways glance, on those rare occasions when my fiancé (I’m milking that one too!) is not accompanying me will just get my hand in his face. Even if the sanctity of my impending marriage doesn’t bother him, he knows he’ll have a lifelong scar if I decided to punch him in the face!
Thirdly- There’s the comparisons. The “Oh, you’re engaged? Let me see your ring” and I can’t say I’ve had a single person who was unimpressed (except my oh-so-hilarious Uncle, who admitted he was using a standard piece when he said “It’s the thought that counts!)
The whole impending wedding stuff is scary, mainly from a financial perspective but I know it’ll all come together and the planning is part of the fun. I was so excited when we paid the deposit on the venue, no turning back now!
Dress shopping has begun, starting with a major veto on my intended tagging along. Apparently, he’s not even allowed to see it until the big moment… I’m skeptical as to whether I can manage that!
It’s also so nice walking into fancy bridal shops and being treated like royalty! No Pretty Woman moments for this young lady!
Then there’s the fact (now butt out if you hate the mushy stuff) that I am now that much closer to marrying the love of my life, my best friend and confidant. Being engaged has made what was already such an amazing connection, feel like the most intimate and precious secret in the world, that only the two of us can share.
Nothing will make me happier than the day I stand beside him and say “I do”!
*From Wikipedia
They say that there is more chance of dying in a car accident than there is of being killed in plane crash… so why is it most people will jump into a vehicle with just about anyone, whilst they grip their seat and turn white during the slightest hint of turbulence on a plane?
You may think you never do this but think about it, there’s friend’s or family’s cars, taxis and buses. You must’ve taken a lift with someone at some stage in your life.
The other day, I hopped in a car with my fiance’s best mate. Being your typical guy, he was hooning around, taking corners too fast, etc and I just did my best to steady myself but it got me to thinking about how many times I’ve been in similar situations. Quite often, I will grab a taxi when late for work and brave the road rage. I’ll scam a lift home at a party, taking the person’s word that they haven’t had a drink that night and in all honesty, I haven’t ever really thought much of the consequences.
Isn’t it funny how we have fear instilled in us for so many different reasons but sometimes the most risky situations we don’t even register the danger we could be exposing ourselves to?
I’m a self-confessed socio-phobe. I DREAD social situations and encounters where I know I am going to have to sustain conversation for more than a short period of time and this is just with people I know!
One of the most bizarre social encounters you will ever be forced into, is in a public lift. Think about it! You’re thrown into this tiny space, most often with people you’ve never met before in your entire life... So what happens next?
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Firstly, I need to make it clear before I say anything ELSE that the nasty family members I will discuss have NOTHING to do with my current boy and his family who, incidentally are absolute gems but I’ll come to that later.
It seems when it comes to in-laws, the norm is to have at least one torturous relationship. People always talk about the Mother-In-Law from hell, many of you nice boys out there may have been dragged to see Robert Luketic’s Monster-In-Law (mine refused) and most of us probably had a good laugh but didn’t actually realise that there are people out there like that!
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For those of you who don't know (there are a few, very few) I am totally obsessed with The OC. I can't help it, I have an addictive personality and it is an AWESOME show, don't dare anyone slag it unless you have watched all of at least season 1 thoroughly because most people have no idea how quirky and intelligent it actually is.
Anyways, I've created a fun little quiz for fans just like me!
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Ok, I’m gonna start by asking- Does anyone remember the grey McDonalds chicken nuggets? If so, does anyone (like me) MISS them?
The only thing I ever used to eat at McDonalds was the chicken nugget meal. I’ve never been big on burgers and nothing else really appealed. I don’t know if you recall all the different rumours about how “chicken” the chicken nuggets really are. Some said rat, others said rabbit, some think lips and arseholes. Me, I didn’t care as long as they were the grey ones.
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Hey Beloved Loyal Readers,
I shall be incommunicado for the next 2 weeks whilst I lap up the sun in Thailand. Fear not, though for I have left you with a short story I wrote a few years back.
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Lots of people ask me whether I’ve experienced racism or prejudice due to the colour of my skin and a lot of the time it’s only when I’m asked that question that I remember I am different. I’m not saying it’s never happened to me, it has but I think I’ve been lucky as it’s never affected me greatly.
I can’t remember how it affected me in primary school. I remember a few incidences but nothing that damaged me permanently.
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Comment by Chantal
on Lift Liaisons
Thanks for stopping by! Those are great rules and from my own home town too!!
Thanks,
Chantal