It's so interesting to me how touchy people get about money... not about what to do with money, but just talking about it at all. I think that when it comes to friends, extended family, or someone you're dating, it is entirely what you feel comfortable with.

I honest to goodness never really got the Paul Newman love. I didn't think he was ugly or anything, but he just didn't fit my type. I recently watched The Hustler for the first time (amazing movie!!), and oh boy did it click all of a sudden. #1 on the list for sure!

First of all, your post was said wonderfully with many of your own pretty words : )

I know what you mean about that whole battle between insecurity and rationality. It's toughest to believe your own completely logical reasoning right at the moment that you need it the most. And that is endlessly frustrating.

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Thank you! I really appreciate that : )

I feel a little weird responding to this as it is of a personal nature, and we are but internet strangers. But I identify with a lot of the things you've said, and I've said a version of them myself. So I hope that alone gives me some ground to respond.

I really hate that somehow being tactless (at best) became synonymous with honesty. Not just for the obvious reason of giving awful people a catch-all to excuse their awful behavior. But also because it mislabels honesty and makes it seem like a bad thing.

Hmm, that's really interesting. I can imagine how it would be harsh on skin, but I've never, ever heard about showers having an effect on the immune system. But I am really curious. Can you elaborate or perhaps point me in the direction of some articles?

Hahaha, well those are very solid reasons for that couple to be cranky with each other, but taking it out on the rest of the world is still unreasonable.

It's the only explanation, right?! Why else would some people have such a disproportionate response to normal social interaction?

Since the new wave films I watched were technically full of sex crimes, and since my roommate has the most awesome cat ever, I have to second your sex crimes and cat snuggles! Weird recipe, but I concur internet stranger : )

First, that sucks dude! I'm sorry! I'm just a few months from having been dumped, and I'm still a little bruised (emotionally - no SVU style contusions). But yeah, I can relate. I seriously could not avoid articles and shows about happy couples in loooove. I mended with Japanese New Wave films (love is just weird in…

I came here to post exactly this!

I, too, have had this conversation a lot with friends. I'm in your camp personally. I am so rarely attracted to guys who pursue me - not that it even happens that often. Being proactive means that I get a chance with who I want and I get to flirt/date/hook up at the frequency I want. I also tend to date guys that are…

I know, and legally they're sound. I was just saying that the whole thing doesn't seem terribly clear cut for me. If the girl were a younger minor, I'd completely be in the hospital's corner. Because it might not be a hard/fast rule that under 18 = no decision. But it is a pretty hard/fast rule that over 18 (except in…

I definitely think she'll get over it and that it's better for her to have the treatment. And technicality or not, they're within their legal right to order her to get treatment as a minor. It just feels a little weird to me that someone who isn't mentally deficient, hasn't hurt anyone, and is months away from being…

Yeah, I'd like to to think that too. I also doubt it, though. I don't think there'd be any legal recourse for it. The thing is there's tons of stuff that influences everyone's decisions that are sometimes outside of actual facts - religion, upbringing, culture, media, etc. When and where society can override someone's…

No I completely agree with you, it's not mature. But if she were a couple of months older, it wouldn't matter if her choice was mature or not. It's arguable that denouncing long proven science in favor of religious edicts is also not very mature, but maturity doesn't matter in that case either (in fact age is less…

First, I think these people are idiots. And the idea that she so badly wants to refuse treatment is infuriating to me.

The mom's nuts... or best case, just oblivious. I'm Team Science all the way, so I want to side with this decision. But I feel very conflicted about forced treatment in this case.

I think that's from Scrubs, though they might have nicked it from somewhere else. But yeah, that description makes me a lot more curious about having a kid and a lot less excited about getting a dog. I love dogs. I looooove when my friends have dogs I can play with. But the idea of taking care of a perpetual baby…