Just a quick question

[KBanks19]

Originally Posted by ree-Xi

[grammar rant]

Are there any other former English majors (or grammar enthusiasts) who cringe when people change stative verbs into continuous forms?

In other words, people might say "I am wanting to..." versus "I want to"?
It seems that people are doing this more and more, and it drives me crazy to hear and read. It's like nails on a chalkboard to me.

Other examples are:
"I am liking him" versus "I like him."
"I am needing a job" versus "I need a job."

[/ grammar rant]

I really appreciate the grammar lesson, but if it is okay I would like to just stick with the subject and try to help my sister out as much as possible. Thank you though ree-xi!

[DrPhil]

Originally Posted by KBanks19

I really appreciate the grammar lesson, but if it is okay I would like to just stick with the subject and try to help my sister out as much as possible. Thank you though ree-xi!

Is it wise for you to be doing this research for your "sister?"

Could she check out the different sites and see which she personally feels most comfortable with? Internet dating is hit or miss. I would recommend that people stay the heck away from Internet dating sites whereas others may recommend one that they found useful. Between the commercials and the most popular as indicated by Internet search engines, your "sister" could probably see which she feels most comfortable with in terms of safety and dating options.

[KBanks19]

Originally Posted by DrPhil

Is it wise for you to be doing this research for your "sister?"

Could she check out the different sites and see which she personally feels most comfortable with? Internet dating is hit or miss. I would recommend that people stay the heck away from Internet dating sites whereas others may recommend one that they found useful. Between the commercials and the most popular as indicated by Internet search engines, your "sister" could probably see which she feels most comfortable with in terms of safety and dating options.

Thank you for the info Dr. Phil! I'm just the type of sister that wants to help out "too" much.....I'll just leave her to do her own research from now on