Is it too much to ask...

[Babs Gordon]

I'll start buying it and scan it for you, then post it in the Kingdom's admin only section. for sex. just kidding. probably.

You know what, Watchman... you are always dependable when it comes to smutty come-ons t:

 

[The Watchman]

It's the only dependability I care about

 

[Fried Gold]

I couldn't date a girl that doesn't appreciate good films, books, music, etc. I'm not saying she has to be a female Quinten Tarrinteno or something. I just ask that she has good taste.

Would she also need to tolerate your spelling? I can't stand it when people say "oh, I couldn't date so and so... she doesn't like Warhammer/Ice Skating/anal etc...". It makes you all sound so narrow minded and that somebody who may otherwise be a perfectly acceptable human being isn't good enough for, and doesn't meet your criteria of what you looking for (as though you deserve the absolute best that life has to offer).

Why can't people just get along really well because they get along really and not because they have a joint interest in thrusting metal music? It's all well and good saying that having similar interests makes things easier, but what sort of lazy attitude is that? Surely the best relationships are built on the exchange of ideas and the assimilation of your significant other's interests, and not someone who falls well within your comfort zone, because y'know, if you aren't interested in something, then it couldn'y possibly be all that interesting...

And in this instance, proclaiming that she (Babs Gordon; an admittedly attractive Hype member) is looking for someone who likes Star Trek and superheroes, is just going to prompt a multitude of mongs going "oh oh that's me! Me! Me! I like Star Trek, Babs!", which is, quite frankly, rather tragic. It's a shame that Babs feels as though she can't find what she's looking for, but I think that maybe she's looking a wee bit too hard, and that she can't see the forest for the trees.

The same applies to lot of others in this thread, I feel.

 

[kainedamo]

Would she also need to tolerate your spelling? I can't stand it when people say "oh, I couldn't date so and so... she doesn't like Warhammer/Ice Skating/anal etc...". It makes you all sound so narrow minded and that somebody who may otherwise be a perfectly acceptable human being isn't good enough for, and doesn't meet your criteria of what you looking for (as though you deserve the absolute best that life has to offer).

Why can't people just get along really well because they get along really and not because they have a joint interest in thrusting metal music? It's all well and good saying that having similar interests makes things easier, but what sort of lazy attitude is that? Surely the best relationships are built on the exchange of ideas and the assimilation of your significant other's interests, and not someone who falls well within your comfort zone, because y'know, if you aren't interested in something, then it couldn'y possibly be all that interesting...

And in this instance, proclaiming that she (Babs Gordon; an admittedly attractive Hype member) is looking for someone who likes Star Trek and superheroes, is just going to prompt a multitude of mongs going "oh oh that's me! Me! Me! I like Star Trek, Babs!", which is, quite frankly, rather tragic. It's a shame that Babs feels as though she can't find what she's looking for, but I think that maybe she's looking a wee bit too hard, and that she can't see the forest for the trees.

The same applies to lot of others in this thread, I feel.

I think you're talking out of your ass.

I'm not asking that a future girlfriend likes the exact same specific movies, music, books that I like. Heck, it would just be enough that she enjoys going to the cinema to watch a good movie and if she likes books at all.

Babs is sort of exaggerating when she says she wants a guy that likes Star Trek and superheroes. But I don't think even that is asking for much. She's already said how she dated a guy who thought her tastes were weird - all she wants is someone who is accepting of her tastes. It is NOT much to ask.

Did you read my story where I talked about a girl that walked away from me 'cause she didn't like my taste in music? Now THAT is an example of taking things too far. Again, I'm not asking that a girlfriend likes the exact stuff that I like. It would just be nice if I didn't get a "you're a weirdo" look if I brought up superheroes. It would be nice if she at least understands my interests.

I consider myself quite open minded. I can accept alot of differences. I find that, more often than not, it's girls that can't accept me for who I am.

You describe people here as being tragic. You should take a look at yourself before you label other people. You're going for the "rogue" guy thing, the guy that stands out.

 

[Fried Gold]

Heck, it would just be enough that she enjoys going to the cinema to watch a good movie and if she likes books at all.

And it's at this point that everything you're saying falls apart...

I couldn't care less (you get everyone, it's couldn't...) if I had a girlfriend who detested comics and had nothing but contempt for the movies I like, as long as we got along on a base level, enjoyed each others company and generally had a really nice time finding new ventures that both challenged and excited us.

If that's 'talking out of your ass', then quite frankly the current climate of modern day relationships is pretty horrific.

 

[kainedamo]

And it's at this point that everything you're saying falls apart...

I couldn't care less (you get everyone, it's couldn't...) if I had a girlfriend who detested comics and had nothing but contempt for the movies I like, as long as we got along on a base level, enjoyed each others company and generally had a really nice time finding new ventures that both challenged and excited us.

I don't think you understand what I'm saying.

I. Don't. Want. Her. To. Like. Everything. I. Like. How else can I say it?? Do you have any idea how many girls my age I know of who think books (not comic books) are stupid and a waste of time? How many girls think She's All That is the greatest achievement in cinema??

 

[Fried Gold]

You're quite clearly missing what I'm saying which is that I have no pre-requisites in regards to any romantic entanglements that may come my way, whereas you clearly do...

Here's you proving it...

it would just be enough that she enjoys going to the cinema to watch a good movie and if she likes books at all.

I'm sure that the lady in question would be more than thrilled to learn that she's 'just enough'.

 

[kainedamo]

*bangs head against a wall*

I'm finished with you. You don't get what I'm saying. You live in some sort of bizarro world where what I described seems to be asking for alot.

 

[Fried Gold]

*bangs head against a wall*

I'm finished with you. You don't get what I'm saying. You live in some sort of bizarro world where what I described seems to be asking for alot.

Except that you are asking a lot, as you've quite clearly evidenced here...

I couldn't date a girl that doesn't appreciate good films, books, music, etc. I'm not saying she has to be a female Quinten Tarrinteno or something. I just ask that she has good taste.

I don't think I'm at fault for finding that exceptionally shallow.

 

[kainedamo]

How the flying heck, by any stretch of the imagination, is wanting those very basic requirments shallow

I mean... could YOU date a girl that doesn't like music? Or, a girl that has the musical taste of a 12 year old girl? Or a girl that will watch only romantic comedies and thats it. I mean, seriously man.

I'm off!! I mean it this time!!!! (JAL).

 

[Fried Gold]

I mean... could YOU date a girl that doesn't like music? Or, a girl that has the musical taste of a 12 year old girl? Or a girl that will watch only romantic comedies and thats it. I mean, seriously man.

Depends on how well we got on as poeple, but in theory, I have no problem with any of that. Seriously.

 

[Babs Gordon]

Fried Gold I think you're misunderstanding quite a bit. I can very clearly see the forest but given that I live in the middle of nowhere (and I'm happy to live here, make no mistake, but the forest is a little sparse-- albeit with nice strong, Olympic athlete trees with egos the size of Alaska). I've dated guys with different tastes than mine... one of them for 4.5 years. My experiences have led me to believe that it is important to me to have shared interests with my boyfriend. Hell, my mom tells me that all the time.

Take eHarmony for example. One of my friends just made a great match on there. Out of a pool of 96 'matches' only a few seemed to really interest him because they had activities and hobbies in common. That makes perfect sense. That's not saying the rest aren't perfectly decent human beings, that's just saying they didn't really pique his interest.

And in the end isn't it personal choice how picky one is going to be about their lover? Some people can date just about anything and be happy with that. Doesn't mean everyone can. I myself am fairly picky. I understand that it narrows my options. Love and companionship is incredibly important to me and it is also important that I find it with someone I can spend my time with. I've been with people that do completely different things and have nothing in common. I've just now decided that I only want to be with people I can share my interests with.

And besides, my initial post wasn't a cry for "me, me, me!". It's the Hype, hellooo (After two years hanging around here if I really wanted to find someone from the ranks, I would have tried to do so). I was looking for some "amen to that's" to at least know that I'm not the only one who is hoping for a lovely balance of dorkiness and outdoorsiness. And I think that's perfectly fair and fine.

 

[Apollo]

once again i feel your pain babs, and i wish you well for your long journey through out our days on earth, i wish you well, my the gods look after you

 

[Fried Gold]

Love and companionship is incredibly important to me and it is also important that I find it with someone I can spend my time with.

 

[Babs Gordon]

^lol

 

[Fried Gold]

once again i feel your pain babs, and i wish you well for your long journey through out our days on earth, i wish you well, my the gods look after you

Dude, she already said she wasn't after anyone from our ranks...

 

[Immortalfire]

Kitty!

 

[kainedamo]

Dude, she already said she wasn't after anyone from our ranks...

If you're not joking, you're a jerk.

 

[Fried Gold]

If you're not joking, you're a jerk.

Welcome back.

 

[Erzengel]

And besides, my initial post wasn't a cry for "me, me, me!". It's the Hype, hellooo (After two years hanging around here if I really wanted to find someone from the ranks, I would have tried to do so). I was looking for some "amen to that's" to at least know that I'm not the only one who is hoping for a lovely balance of dorkiness and outdoorsiness. And I think that's perfectly fair and fine.

So you aren't taking any more applications?

Because I had a few people writing me letters of recommendation.

 

[kainedamo]

Welcome back.

I went jogging

It was great. I got all hot and sweaty and stuff. Soon, I'm gonna have a shower. It's gonna be wet. And hot. A hot and wet shower. Mmmmm. Yeah.

 

[The Amazing Lee]

You'll find someone Babs Gordon.

That you will.

 

[Sandman138]

The perfect man is hard to come by. That's why you should make your own with the powers of weird science and food coloring.

 

[terry78]

 

[Kaboom]

So you aren't taking any more applications?

Because I had a few people writing me letters of recommendation.

i liked dancing yoda more