Well, as long as you focus on going out, trying things, having fun, and not being a bad guy, the meeting people part will take care of itself. It most likely won’t happen the first few times, but people are drawn to people that give off a fun aura.

Not being a dick is a good stance. Now on the forever alone thing, just do things you like, y’know, in public. Try new things that you find potentially cool as well. The odds of your interests overlapping with someone else are better than you think.

Don’t undersell yourself. My research concludes that men in general don’t get it. Fucked up dudes of every stripe don’t realize/care to acknowledge that they are not the center of the universe, so it’s good that at least some can put it together.

... You’re right. I wonder why the lesson is so hard to learn, then?

I thought those meant the same thing?

I’m still reeling over the fact that an unrepentant and blatant child molester is poised to be in control of thousands of other people, and not immediately ousted. In fact, no one is really seeking to distance themselves from association with him.

No problem, I’m just trying to do my best. I’m FAR from even adequate in a lot of situations and still make a lot of mistakes. I feel you on the wish for justice, but my experience is that justice is rare in most situations.

My opinion may not be popular, but yes, all that violent and petty retribution is equally damning. When this stuff happens, you can go with an emotional response, still have been cheated, shed your self respect, and still have to get over it or put on the adult pants and start healing immediately. All that revenge…

My belief is to enjoy what you have, but don’t be afraid to let go when it’s time. People change and sometimes grow apart. I don’t want anyone to pretend to love me out of duty. I spent a long time worrying about being alone before I realized that I would be okay regardless. The only thing being petty about it will…

Probably East Florence, then. They never played out there. Also, the Po-Thugs roll deep and will be quick to snatch folks up for G.P. a lot of the actual drug dealers have an “understanding” with the authorities and only get heat when they get out of their lane.

My money says that the perpetrator ratio is higher. I don’t want to assume your gender, but experience, and the abundance of unsolicited dickpics says that alot of dudes think that they get a pass.

They don’t want the mutual affection of an actual person. They want a warm attractive sexdoll with a one-note “personality” that they can project their will on to. Part of the reason why is that men are socially conditioned to believe that there is some checklist for a happy life and if they tick they boxes, they…

Your not you’re. Damn Autocorrect!

Before the grey menace bubbles up from their undeserved outrage, you either:

I respect, but disagree with your opinion.

What? My family’s from Florence. Also, cotton will shred the fuck out of your hands. We pulled seeds out of the bolls when we learned about slavery in Junior High. Imagine doing that for hundreds of pounds of cotton all day in the South. I actually cropped tobacco during the summer as a teenager. Fuck anyone who tries…

Being cheated hurts. It is a deep feeling of betrayal. Even though it hurts and is the fault of the cheater, it’s a bad look to throw a lawsuit. I wouldn’t respect someone who did that, and wouldn’t expect respect for doing it. It shows a severe lack of personal agency, in other words being a bit of a bitch.

Overheard at a recent owners meeting...

<inhales sharply> damn.