Comments on: Ask A Bastard: The More You Know Edition

By: Kathleen

Kathleen — Wed, 21 May 2008 16:30:35 +0000

great post. I am still thinking about this.

By: Adorable Girlfriend

Adorable Girlfriend — Tue, 20 May 2008 19:52:02 +0000

Got it. I was worried I was doing that.

I live on my own and own my own home. I have a job and I also pay rent in addition to owning a home.

I guess I am super not that!

Whew.

I shall continue to work on my depressed feelings and anger. I took an even bigger step today. I am so proud of me.

Please get the word out — AG can and will change. It’s worth taking another look.

I love being something so much better.

By: officergleason

officergleason — Tue, 20 May 2008 15:09:42 +0000

Oh, AG, Parasitic Lifestyle is milking people for money, food, living space and affection. The best example I can think of is a person living in their parent’s basement, not contributing to rent and having a job.

By: officergleason

officergleason — Tue, 20 May 2008 15:06:36 +0000

I do agree with Alison, there is no substitute for meeting someone face to face. I think there is a happy medium between Alison’s idea, Deb’s idea and my advice.

It is all based around comfort levels. I am a firm believer if pushing the boundaries on comfort levels when appropriate.

By: Itanya Blade

Itanya Blade — Tue, 20 May 2008 13:08:42 +0000

I’d have to disagree, Alison, but then again my experience was completely different.

When Raz and I finally met face to face (keep in mind that he lived in Chicagoland and I lived in Boynton Beach, Florida for most of the time we internet dated), it was like it was meant to be.

Then again, we were pretty honest about each other. and the pictures we shared were recent.

By: Brando

Brando — Tue, 20 May 2008 03:32:22 +0000

Whew, I am so relieved. Now I just need to convince the jury.

By: Alison

Alison — Mon, 19 May 2008 23:00:43 +0000

That winky, by the way, I have no idea where it came from. It was supposed to close (). Looks really awful placed there!

By: Alison

Alison — Mon, 19 May 2008 22:59:54 +0000

I’d like to sort of disagree with the Bastard about internet dating. There is NO substitute for meeting the person, and my inclination is to have that take place sooner rather than later. You can have those long conversations about music over that first cup of coffee, if your initial conversations go well. The internet should be something to let you guys meet, not to replace the face-to-face getting to know someone, which is irreplaceable. I wound up on the worst date of my life because I spent a lot of time talking to someone before actually meeting them. (The reaction upon meeting him in my head was, “Uh. I *guess* that photo was you.”) The guy then called repeatedly and I had to repeatedly turn him down. It made us both feel like shit, as it turned out that I was not physically attracted to this person in any way, shape, or form. I also think you get a much better read from someone in person. I met my current boyfriend via the internet, through a service that really pushes you out the door to meet each other. Be careful, of course, but I think you’re far more likely to meet a psycho in the bar scene, to be honest.

By: Adorable Girlfriend

Adorable Girlfriend — Mon, 19 May 2008 20:27:14 +0000

I just looked at Marty’s tool. (Stop it!) What is a parasitic behavior?!!!

By: Itanya Blade

Itanya Blade — Mon, 19 May 2008 20:13:32 +0000

Shannon,

All the sudden, I am questioning your sanity.