Talk about anything that's on your mind

[gadjo_dilo]

When you are past a certain point you realize that all romances end in the same way.

And now I guess I talk like a naive teenager if I say it's not true....

If I imagine for a second I'm not married, I would only want a relationship with a strong friendship component and less "romance" or just a cynical one night stand.

But in my opinion friendship is also a part of the romance....
Can you start something with someone you don't trust and who doesn't share your moral values?

[Rudy Tamasz]

But in my opinion friendship is also a part of the romance....
Can you start something with someone you don't trust and who doesn't share your moral values?

My former female boss with a long story of personal (often unsuccessful) relationships once told me that a man goes through four types of women who he loves in his life and the four corresponding types of relationship. First, it's the romantic affection, then sexual desire, then marriage and then, finally, friendship. Guess what, this is exactly what I've been through and each of those four stages was focused on a specific lady. With #2, it was exactly what I said above; we didn't think much about trust and values; we just enjoyed mutual attraction. Even when our relationship started deteriorating we still felt it. It took us four years to go the full course from the first kiss to breakup, and there wasn't much friendship between us. Even now, when we bump into each other, we immediately feel that magnetism that had bonded us together back then. But what happens next, we don't know what to do with each other. We've come pretty close to restoring our relationship once and it didn't work because of what I just said: attraction, but no real understanding between us.

Oh, by the way, I'll send you a PM about #4.

[gadjo_dilo]

With #2, it was exactly what I said above; we didn't think much about trust and values; we just enjoyed mutual attraction. Even when our relationship started deteriorating we still felt it. It took us four years to go the full course from the first kiss to breakup, and there wasn't much friendship between us.

But that was pure lust, I was talking about love......
(At this point I have to admit 2 things. 1. I might have a wrong understanding of the word "romance" 2. when it comes to such things I'm still living in the 19th century.)

Even now, when we bump into each other, we immediately feel that magnetism that had bonded us together back then. But what happens next, we don't know what to do with each other. We've come pretty close to restoring our relationship once and it didn't work because of what I just said: attraction, but no real understanding between us.

Don't even think about this! You have a wonderful family. Don't spoil it all. :

[Rudy Tamasz]

But that was pure lust, I was talking about love......
(At this point I have to admit 2 things. 1. I might have a wrong understanding of the word "romance" 2. when it comes to such things I'm still living in the 19th century.)

You have a luxury of being unspoiled and that means a lot.

Don't even think about this! You have a wonderful family. Don't spoil it all. :

Don't worry, I'm long past that stage. :waive:

[Tazio]

Finally got my scooter back from the shop! 000_0294[1].jpg

Sorry!

[Tazio]

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[anfield5]

First day back at work for 5 weeks - this week is going to be a long - long - long one

[gadjo_dilo]

The Blue Monday has just started ( here ).
They say it's the most depressing day of the year.
Cheer me up my friends!

[steveaki13]

Hi Gadjo.

Any snow where you are? I know you love it

[gadjo_dilo]

Hi Gadjo.

Any snow where you are? I know you love it

Yeah, the old one still unmelted and looking horrible grey