Things That I'm Sick To Death of Hearing...

[PGD-GRAD]

. . . .that President Obama is a Muslim, Socialist, Communist, Kenyan, _______ or just fill in the blank. I can't believe the hysteria that still consumes many folks. The election is over--so get the hell OVER IT!

My sister sent me a "prayer" she printed from someone who had sent it to her on Facebook. She has since 'de-friended" this person. It went on and on about how God let the nation down during the election, and gave us a "tribulation" that we must be strong enough to oppose. Really? Wow! There were pages of people who LIKED this prayer and offered their own takes on the election. One lady said she had been "crying and praying" since the election.

So have I--for the fractured country we have become and for the President and all our leaders to be able to achieve goodness and peace in spite of all the ill wishes from hysterical nincompoops. And yes--I DO KNOW it's their right to launch opposition. Just turn your anguist and prayer against our enemies for toward our leaders.

[happilyanchored]

"I'm so sorry, you really did deserve it and I'm sorry people couldn't see that"

Grumble grumble go away everyone, your pity won't change anything.

[KSUViolet06]

"Do you know how many calories/grams of fat/animal products/grains/ glutens/dairy products/*insert thing du jour that people say we shouldn't be eating here* are in that?

There is someone I know (who is vegan) who does that constantly. My next response is going to be "not nearly as many as it must have taken you to get that muffin top."

[TPA85]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

"Do you know how many calories/grams of fat/animal products/grains/ glutens/dairy products/*insert thing du jour that people say we shouldn't be eating here* are in that?

There is someone I know (who is vegan) who does that constantly. My next response is going to be "not nearly as many as it must have taken you to get that muffin top."

Ugh YES! We have one of those at my job. She's new so I already feel like she's in my way all the time but then she does THIS. Can't say I'm a fan of her.
One day I brought in a pizza Lunchable because I knew it would disgust her (probably so much that she wouldn't even bother saying anything about it). I don't think she's said anything to me since.

[HQWest]

Ugh we have one of these too. She thinks the food industry is out to poison her.

I have managed to avoid pointing out to her that the preservatives she is avoiding are in the fistfuls of vitamins she is taking....

Don't even get me started on pesticides or herbicides - I work with guys trying to come up with something better

[txAOII_15]

^^^ Along those lines, are you aware that the *insert animal product I'm eating* isn't certified organic, is full of preservatives, etc.?

Yes, and I still think it is delicious.

[pshsx1]

"Hey are you doing anything?"

Basically means: "Hey, you look like you may or may not be doing something! That's nice. Unfortunately, I don't really care. So here's this project that I didn't want to do a week ago and now it's due soooooo could you do this by tomorrow even though you don't work Thursdays? Thanks, bye!"

[PrettyBoy]

The whole "boyfriend" and "girlfriend" introductions coming from grown couples in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and even in their 50s. It's just silly, to me.

[AGDee]

Originally Posted by PrettyBoy

The whole "boyfriend" and "girlfriend" introductions coming from grown couples in their 20s, 30s, 40s, and even in their 50s. It's just silly, to me.

I always think this sounds weird too, but we don't have good words for romantic partners. What do you use instead?

[PrettyBoy]

Originally Posted by AGDee

I always think this sounds weird too, but we don't have good words for romantic partners.

The word "friend" is always a "good word" for anyone you consider to be your partner. Your friends are your friends because you agree and share similar values with one another. Your significant other is not only your friend, but should be considered your best friend because you agree and share similar values with one another, but on a higher level. As a result, (unless you are married) he should be introduced as your friend, and he should also be introducing you as his friend.

Originally Posted by AGDee

What do you use instead?

"This is my friend".....




ETA: the last time I referred to someone as my "girlfriend" was when I was a Junior in high school.

[AGDee]

Originally Posted by PrettyBoy

The word "friend" is always a "good word" for anyone you consider to be your partner. Your friends are your friends because you agree and share similar values with one another. Your significant other is not only your friend, but should be considered your best friend because you agree and share similar values with one another, but on a higher level. As a result, (unless you are married) he should be introduced as your friend, and he should also be introducing you as his friend.


"This is my friend".....




ETA: the last time I referred to someone as my "girlfriend" was when I was a Junior in high school.

I think "friend" doesn't accurately describe the importance of the person. There are hundreds of people I would introduce as a friend, but *that* person has a higher place. There should be a word that doesn't sound juvenile.

[GeorgiaGreek]

Originally Posted by AGDee

I think "friend" doesn't accurately describe the importance of the person. There are hundreds of people I would introduce as a friend, but *that* person has a higher place. There should be a word that doesn't sound juvenile.

I think saying "This is {NAME}" would be the best way to introduce a significant other you aren't engaged or married to. People can usually figure out by body language what the situation is (unless the couple is very anti-PDA, no-touchy-in-public) and if you don't say the word "friend," people may be less likely to think it's platonic.

[thetalady]

Originally Posted by AGDee

I think "friend" doesn't accurately describe the importance of the person. There are hundreds of people I would introduce as a friend, but *that* person has a higher place. There should be a word that doesn't sound juvenile.

How about "and this is my very dear friend, So & So"?

[PrettyBoy]

Originally Posted by AGDee

I think "friend" doesn't accurately describe the importance of the person. There are hundreds of people I would introduce as a friend, but *that* person has a higher place. There should be a word that doesn't sound juvenile.

Right, that's why you have to do what works for you.

I just like the term "friend", because to me, a strong romantic relationship is built on a solid foundation of the mutual respect, appreciation, and camaraderie of friendship. When I find myself attracted to a woman, I make building a deeper friendship my first priority. For me, in the beginning, I just think it's important to focus on developing a closer friendship with a potential partner before introducing romance. I'm speaking of a romantic relationship where its values are shaped by Scripture and a God-centered view of romance. Your actions should "accurately describe the importance of the other person", not the word.

I respect your opinion, and I think the bottom line is to not allow our differences over words to distract us from what really matters in a healthy relationship."Friend" vs. "girlfriend"/"boyfriend" isn't really the point (I just don't like it). The terms we use to describe our relationships with our significant others are meaningless by themselves. I think it just comes down to the way the two of you live, love, honor, and serve one another. To me, that's what really matters. But, whatever term the two of you choose to describe your relationship to others, just make sure that "term" is centered on that. It's also not about what others outside of your relationship "think", it's about what you and your significant other know.

But, back to the orginal topic of the thread. I'm still not going to be referred to as a "boyfriend", and grown as hell. And I'm definitely not going to introduce a grown woman in my life as a "girlfriend". That's silly LOL.

But, whatever floats your boat.

[KSUViolet06]

This is not necessarily something someone is saying, but there is a KMart commercial with a song that goes "the lights, the lights, the lights, the lights."

Make. it. stop.