What do you feel like saying, right now?

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

I don’t think there would be anything better than having a significant other who makes you laugh. When I was with my ex, the one I made a mistake by letting her move in with me, she was rarely to never silly like I am. She started off that way, but it went south real quick. Must be nice.

Yes. To me, I think relationships thrive on laughter, trust, and consistency, so next time, don’t settle for less than what makes you happy. The right person will appreciate your playful side. I think every past relationship teaches us something. I mean, they definitely tell us what we don’t want in a partner. I think the right person will match your energy and make even the harder times easier to face. Know what I mean?

Like, when my hubby and I were first dating, I didn’t know what really attracted me to him, other than my initial, physical attraction to him. I mean, I didn’t know if it was his reserved charm, his incredibly good looks, or the fact that he could make me laugh like no one else. But whatever it was, I was hooked. Although, I was drawn to his quiet, confident personality, I think his humor caught me completely off guard and made me fall even harder. So, I just can’t see a relationship thriving without humor.

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

We need harsher laws IMO.

Our justice system needs a complete overhaul. That’s what it needs.

Originally Posted by XAntoftheSkyX

I took 6 years of Spanish in middle/high school. I'm rusty at it but I did get to practice when I was a landscaper. I can understand a fair but I get lost when someone finds out I can speak a bit and start going a million miles a minute..

lol
At least you can pick up on some of it. I can’t even do that. I’ve had some Spanish in high school and some in college but I’ve forgotten all of it with the exception of a few words. Some of my clients are Spanish speaking only, so I have to use the translator on my phone to communicate with them. But some of what I’ve forgotten is coming back because of that. Very little, but still some.

[XAntoftheSkyX]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

lol
At least you can pick up on some of it. I can’t even do that. I’ve had some Spanish in high school and some in college but I’ve forgotten all of it with the exception of a few words. Some of my clients are Spanish speaking only, so I have to use the translator on my phone to communicate with them. But some of what I’ve forgotten is coming back because of that. Very little, but still some.

Yeah I can have a basic conversation, but unfortunately the applications I needed it for were a bit too specific and technical. I was able to do it in a very simple way such as "Start in the backyard" or "Cut the grass with the small lawnmower".

In related news, my Christmas present from my wife arrived and she chose cash on delivery. Who does that anymore?/Is that even an option most places? I didn't have the cash on me at the time so the delivery guy agreed he would return between 2 and 4pm. I was wearing jeans so no looking at any legs for him

[Phrozen Sands]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

Yes. To me, I think relationships thrive on laughter, trust, and consistency, so next time, don’t settle for less than what makes you happy. The right person will appreciate your playful side. I think every past relationship teaches us something. I mean, they definitely tell us what we don’t want in a partner. I think the right person will match your energy and make even the harder times easier to face. Know what I mean?

Like, when my hubby and I were first dating, I didn’t know what really attracted me to him, other than my initial, physical attraction to him. I mean, I didn’t know if it was his reserved charm, his incredibly good looks, or the fact that he could make me laugh like no one else. But whatever it was, I was hooked. Although, I was drawn to his quiet, confident personality, I think his humor caught me completely off guard and made me fall even harder. So, I just can’t see a relationship thriving without humor.

You know what I’ve noticed? Just my observation. You were attracted to a quiet, reserved dude, but you yourself seem to be loud as hell Lol. How’d that happen? I always see that a lot. Opposites attracting. I rarely see or know two quiet people together and the loud people that I’ve seen together or know don’t seem to work out. I’ve seen two quiet people work and couples with one person quite, while the other is loud. I can’t figure that chemistry out. When I say loud, I mean outgoing (talkative).

[Phrozen Sands]

AGDee is mad as hell at me y’all Lol!

[AGDee]

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

AGDee is mad as hell at me y’all Lol!

[Phrozen Sands]

Originally Posted by XAntoftheSkyX

In related news, my Christmas present from my wife arrived and she chose cash on delivery. Who does that anymore?/Is that even an option most places? I didn't have the cash on me at the time so the delivery guy agreed he would return between 2 and 4pm. I was wearing jeans so no looking at any legs for him

Lmao! I hollered! Pizza dude at work right now with CG’s legs on replay all day on his mind.

Originally Posted by AGDee

Awww hell.. runs! Lmao

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by XAntoftheSkyX

Yeah I can have a basic conversation, but unfortunately the applications I needed it for were a bit too specific and technical. I was able to do it in a very simple way such as "Start in the backyard" or "Cut the grass with the small lawnmower".

In related news, my Christmas present from my wife arrived and she chose cash on delivery. Who does that anymore?/Is that even an option most places? I didn't have the cash on me at the time so the delivery guy agreed he would return between 2 and 4pm. I was wearing jeans so no looking at any legs for him

Are you here in the states visiting?

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

You know what I’ve noticed? Just my observation. You were attracted to a quiet, reserved dude, but you yourself seem to be loud as hell Lol. How’d that happen? I always see that a lot. Opposites attracting. I rarely see or know two quiet people together and the loud people that I’ve seen together or know don’t seem to work out. I’ve seen two quiet people work and couples with one person quite, while the other is loud. I can’t figure that chemistry out. When I say loud, I mean outgoing (talkative).

It’s funny how that works, right? I think opposites just complement each other. He keeps me grounded, and I keep things exciting. It’s a nice balance.

So, I read an article once that said opposites often attract because of “complementary traits”? Like, people are naturally drawn to qualities in others that balance out their own personality or provide something they subconsciously lack?

IMHO, I think it’s less about opposites attracting, though. I see it as more shared values over personality traits. So like, even if a couple is opposite in how they express themselves, like with your observation, one being outgoing, and the other not so much, they often still share deeper similarities — like core beliefs, goals, and priorities. I think that’s what really holds them together long-term. Know what I mean?

Originally Posted by AGDee

Originally Posted by Phrozen Sands

AGDee is mad as hell at me y’all Lol!

[cheerfulgreek]

WIFLSRN: So, my daughter wanted to see Lion King today, since she was so adamant about seeing Sonic last night. The rest of my family didn’t mind seeing it again, lol.

How did I feel about the movie?

Me in the beginning of the movie:

Me in the beginning-middle of the movie: 🫤

Me past the middle of the movie: 😒

Me towards the end of the movie, until the end: 😴💤

[AGDee]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

Look at the favorite Christmas song thread where he's talking about car jackings.

[XAntoftheSkyX]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

Are you here in the states visiting?

No, the store she bought the gift from apparently has a COD option for purchasing things. Debit really isn't a thing here, so bank transfers and credit cards are the most popular ways to pay for things not using paper money. Transit cards can also be used in convenience stores and vending machines, and most people use an electronic version in their phone's wallet app.

[Phrozen Sands]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

IMHO, I think it’s less about opposites attracting, though. I see it as more shared values over personality traits. So like, even if a couple is opposite in how they express themselves, like with your observation, one being outgoing, and the other not so much, they often still share deeper similarities — like core beliefs, goals, and priorities. I think that’s what really holds them together long-term. Know what I mean?

Makes sense, CG. I guess when you know, you know.

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

Lol

I don’t know why she’s mad about it. They keep talking about how it’s cleaned up, but they were saying that while I was living in Jackson. Jackson was real effed up, CG. You ever been to Jackson? That whole state should be it’s own country and call it Michigangstan, make Detroit the capital, the state bird a pit bull, and the official currency are loose cigarettes and Hennessy LOL!

You seen the potholes there? They’re big enough to set up jacuzzi jets in one, get your girls together, and chill LOL!