• The Super Friendly Social and Love Advice Thread v3 - February
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Things would probably be run better if we [b]had[/b] a council of elders :v:
[QUOTE=ewitwins;37505815]This fucking country, man. I think I just wanna move to a little Scandinavian country and leave all this insanity behind. You people can figure all of this stuff a good part of the world already has already figured out on your own. Living in the States is rough right now. Why? Because we've got war fatigue, economic fatigue and political fatigue all wrapped into one. The turn of the century was supposed to be great, and what'd we get? Eight years of a Texas monkey to screw up all the progress we made in the 90's and drop us down so far deep it'll take us years to get back up again.[/QUOTE] What progress?
Having the balance in the black, things were relatively calm, and we weren't involved in a money-draining war that went on for 10+ years?
[QUOTE=ewitwins;37505985]Having the balance in the black, things were relatively calm, and we weren't involved in a money-draining war that went on for 10+ years?[/QUOTE] War probably would have happened Bush or not to some extent. Americans were out for blood after that and presidents like to keep their approval ratings whether they agree or not. Also once you hit that good economic peak like we had, it has to go down no matter who's in charge. The way our economy works you can't just keep it consistent that way. Of course that's not to say some terrible decisions weren't made by that administration and could have been avoided.
[QUOTE=Meller Yeller;37506076]War probably would have happened Bush or not to some extent. Americans were out for blood after that and presidents like to keep their approval ratings whether they agree or not. Also once you hit that good economic peak like we had, it has to go down no matter who's in charge. The way our economy works you can't just keep it consistent that way. Of course that's not to say some terrible decisions weren't made by that administration and could have been avoided.[/QUOTE] I'm just tired, I guess. Look, I understand that comparatively, my life is pretty good. I have a place to sleep, I have food on my plate, and I'm getting a college education. But does that mean that I'm satisfied with my life? Hell no it does. Turn on your television for more than five minutes and you'll understand why anyone right now should be tired. We've all been dealing with the same shit for the last 10-11 years, and it's like it's just been on a straight decline. People have lost respect for each other, the economy is a steaming pile of crap (meanwhile, the gap between the poor and the rich is widening and a dollar doesn't buy you nearly what it used to), you turn on the news and it's either foreign people killing each other or Americans killing each other (read: streak of mass shootings in the last month or two), we've been fighting an invisible enemy for a decade, and that's just trashed our economy, and to top it all off we're hitting an election season. I don't know if I just need to step outside for awhile and get some fresh air, or if I need to actually leave the country for an extended period of time and widen my view of the world. I realize that some people say "be grateful for what you have", but should I really be grateful for a society that's forgotten what the word "respect" means and the money in my pocket is worth less and less every day? I don't know.
[QUOTE=ewitwins;37506088]I'm just tired, I guess. Look, I understand that comparatively, my life is pretty good. I have a place to sleep, I have food on my plate, and I'm getting a college education. But does that mean that I'm satisfied with my life? Hell no it does. Turn on your television for more than five minutes and you'll understand why anyone right now should be tired. We've all been dealing with the same shit for the last 10-11 years, and it's like it's just been on a straight decline. People have lost respect for each other, the economy is a steaming pile of crap (meanwhile, the gap between the poor and the rich is widening and a dollar doesn't buy you nearly what it used to), you turn on the news and it's either foreign people killing each other or Americans killing each other (read: streak of mass shootings in the last month or two), we've been fighting an invisible enemy for a decade, and that's just trashed our economy, and to top it all off we're hitting an election season. I don't know if I just need to step outside for awhile and get some fresh air, or if I need to actually leave the country for an extended period of time and widen my view of the world. I realize that some people say "be grateful for what you have", but should I really be grateful for a society that's forgotten what the word "respect" means and the money in my pocket is worth less and less every day? I don't know.[/QUOTE] The funding that's going to the military right now is hurting things, but the biggest impact comes from our medicare/medicaid system by a ton. That's going to get even worse with the baby boomers retiring. The other stuff I think is just a result of us knowing too much. The main things you hear in the media are stories about people doing terrible things. As opposed to the older days where you didn't know much outside of what happened in your own little neighborhood.
Which is why I want to just find a little Swedish village, hole up and give the test of the world the finger.
get out grandpa
Hey, you can't fucking blame a guy who's tired of hearing either "America FUCK YEAH" or "FUCK AMERICA" all the time.
Best friends doesn't want to be friends with me any more because I used to like his girlfriend (which was about 5 months ago), I'm over her any ways. In other news, that date I had with that girl was really good, I took out her out on a couple more and she seems really fond of me, she talks to me quite a bit and flirts with me a lot, should I ask her out or wait it out?
Is it possible for an area to be anti-social? I ask because I have not had a close friend besides my own sister. I live in south east Idaho so its all spud farmers, shit kickers and Mormons so most people aren't even really friend material. both me and my sister haven't had luck in the friend department and we are going to get out of this shitty town as soon as possible but it would be a real kick in the dick if it is the same shit everywhere else.
[QUOTE=TehLeetPenguin;37508447]Is it possible for an area to be anti-social? I ask because I have not had a close friend besides my own sister. I live in south east Idaho so its all spud farmers, shit kickers and Mormons so most people aren't even really friend material. both me and my sister haven't had luck in the friend department and we are going to get out of this shitty town as soon as possible but it would be a real kick in the dick if it is the same shit everywhere else.[/QUOTE] It's not but have you considered that maybe south idaho is full of people who think south idaho is full of dicks so none of you ever leave in the house and you are all in south idaho, unfortunately unaware of the existence of like-minded people
[QUOTE=killerteacup;37508855]It's not but have you considered that maybe south idaho is full of people who think south idaho is full of dicks so none of you ever leave in the house and you are all in south idaho, unfortunately unaware of the existence of like-minded people[/QUOTE] I am not dead set on not having friends in this this town, I am open to friendship if it comes along. I did have a Mormon friend but his parents told him I can't hang out with him because I am a "dirty sinner" and the only people that arent mormon are these shitty [i]rebels[/i] that think they are the coolest for telling their parents they wont go to church anymore. and I am pretty sure its the area cause there was this guy that moved here from out of state and we became great friends before he had to move again. I have not experienced a friend like him at any other time while living here.
[QUOTE=Contag;37505587]Her father tried to have sex with her multiple times? Call the cops man[/QUOTE] No the douche did.
[QUOTE=killerteacup;37508855]It's not but have you considered that maybe south idaho is full of people who think south idaho is full of dicks so none of you ever leave in the house and you are all in south idaho, unfortunately unaware of the existence of like-minded people[/QUOTE] tbh i think it's entirely possible. i'm from north virginia and have had countless bad experiences with trying to be friendly to people i didn't know and getting shut down. when i'm in texas and the midwest everyone is always incredibly friendly and social.
[QUOTE='[Green];37489610']I know I'm late but this. At least to me, it sparks a longer conversation if you ask them directly. Shows directly that you're interested in what they like. Speaking of which, I got a problem of my own. Finnish culture is pretty standard in Scandinavia. And by standard I mean antisocial as fuck in public. If you don't know someone, talking to them just like that is considered odd if not creepy. Just walking up to someone and asking them out feels more of a non-option than it would somewhere else. I'm interested in someone. I don't know her name, her age, all I know is that she goes to the same school as I do. In fact it's the only place I've seen her at with my own eyes. I'm not even sure what grade she's on, but I'd guess it's 1-2 years below me. It's okay, I could somewhat deal with all this still. Since we're most likely on different grades [sp](me being 2nd year in high school and her...probably 1st year or 9th grade)[/sp] our work times at school are different. Catching her when she's going home isn't really an option there unless I go for trial and error. [sp](waiting outside school for hours to see when her day ends, just the thought of it makes me think of it as creepy)[/sp] All right, kinda difficult but I'm sure I could still try it. The final nail in the coffin is that the only time and place I actually see her in is the school hallways during breaks, surrounded by a group of friends. Sure, it's nice that there's so many friends, right? [B][U]Nope.[/U][/B] The second an outsider tries to enter that circle, everyone will quiet down and begin a death stare contest, absorbing every word and stutter possible [sp](not saying I'd stutter, just making a point)[/sp] to gossip about it for two weeks afterwards and laugh about it. I've seen it happen before, albeit it was their friend or something interrupting their chatter. Now, gossiping and laughing about it behind my back isn't a real problem but the fact that I can't spot a time and place with more privacy is a bit of a problem for me. Oh and I'm not worried about what I'm gonna talk about, I'm worried about where I'm gonna talk to her about stuff and maybe arrange something on free time. [sp](I think I got enough confidence to not worry about spilling spaghetti all over my shoes anymore)[/sp] Any advice you guys could give me?[/QUOTE] Reposting.
[QUOTE='[Green];37513371']Reposting.[/QUOTE] Well... Crap... That's extremely complex. Know anyone who knows her?
So I started college and I would like to have friends here. In my high school years, I had a group of friends that I was content with and we hung out outside of school from time to time, especially during the last year where we went to places miles away. During summer, I started having less contact with my friends. At the end of summer, one of my friends left for a different university, and two of my friends are going to the same college as I am. Normally that would be great, but I can't seem to get in contact with them with the two anymore. Like I try to call them up every now and then, and they don't pick up at all so I assume they don't want to hang out anymore or something. It seems like at county, everyone doesn't like talking or something, or maybe that's just my view because I'm new here. I've tried talking to several people, but it doesn't seem like I could hang around them. So how can I get to know more people?
It just occurred to me that the last time I had a crush on a girl, I asked her out within 2 weeks of realizing it. That makes me kinda proud. I used to do the usual nerd "let it fester" thing
well done
When this girl texts me "I love you" I still cannot bring myself to texting "Love you too" back. Its just too awkward for me to do it..
totally normal, don't do it unless you mean it
my girlfriend started saying it quite a while before I did. Just wait until it feels right.
but what then should I text back.. Texting "lol" back is a d-bag move but just leaving it at her "I love you" is a conversation killer
"I love you." "I know." [editline]2nd September 2012[/editline] and then you were harrison ford
[QUOTE=JohnnyMo1;37517631]"I love you." "I know." [editline]2nd September 2012[/editline] and then you were harrison ford[/QUOTE] "I know." oh boy.
[QUOTE=HighdefGE;37516160]So I started college and I would like to have friends here. In my high school years, I had a group of friends that I was content with and we hung out outside of school from time to time, especially during the last year where we went to places miles away. During summer, I started having less contact with my friends. At the end of summer, one of my friends left for a different university, and two of my friends are going to the same college as I am. Normally that would be great, but I can't seem to get in contact with them with the two anymore. Like I try to call them up every now and then, and they don't pick up at all so I assume they don't want to hang out anymore or something. It seems like at county, everyone doesn't like talking or something, or maybe that's just my view because I'm new here. I've tried talking to several people, but it doesn't seem like I could hang around them. So how can I get to know more people?[/QUOTE] Have you looked into clubs?
[QUOTE=areolop;37517947]"I know." oh boy.[/QUOTE] In my (Not so distant) younger days I pulled that one. End result? Godawful relationship that lasted way too long and dragged both of us down for the longest time.
"I LOVE YOU" "ME TOO"
i dont know whats so hard about saying 'love you too' unless you don't love the person that is
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