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[Ezalc]

=(. No tickling the ladies for you.

It's easier to use the magic hands anyways.

 

[Devolution]

It's easier to use the magic hands anyways.

Not the same =/. Stubble or beard against leg.

:shudders:

 

[CountAntonius]

Yeah I agree with that of course, but I don't think it's always that obvious with both sexes ;x Sometimes it just takes a confession for a person to realize. People are weird lol.

Yeah I can agree with that. It's just a matter of an individuals perspective and how he reacts to certain things.

That's why I just write them heartfelt poetry.

Spoiler

not really

 

[Boozeroony]

=(. No tickling the ladies for you.

My date told me to shave my mustache. I did not and now she is my date no more.

2 days later I was fed up with my 'stache and got rid of it.

 

[Ezalc]

Yeah I can agree with that. It's just a matter of an individuals perspective and how he reacts to certain things.

That's why I just write them heartfelt poetry.

Spoiler

not really

Real men write a crown of sonnets.

 

[SRG01]

How do you flirt? I'm hopeless... ;_;

Be playful and truthful. That's all it takes.

 

[Devolution]

My date told me to shave my mustache. I did not and now she is my date no more.

2 days later I was fed up with my 'stache and got rid of it.

Heh. Some staches are kind of creepy though, like those 70s porn star style ones.

 

[Plywood]

I just have no idea how to let guys know I'm interested in them. I'm so awkward.

Just initiate conversation, maybe throw in a compliment or two or say you'd like to hang out. If the guy doesn't pick up on anything, then you're being to subtle.

 

[leadbelly]

It's easier to use the magic hands anyways.

Or you could introduce them to the magic tentacles. Commonly referred to as 'the squid'

Their sex life will never be the same.

 

[SRG01]

Lady-GAF: When do I know it's time to take a relationship further, and when to break up? The problem is that there's actually nothing wrong with the relationship, just that it lacks depth after months of being together.

 

[BLagiver]

If you are into a guy you have to flirt with him and touch him. Let him know you are single somehow or compliment him on how good he looks. It can be awkward or not but the guy does not care. I always find it weird when girls are all worried and scared to talk to me or some other guy because in my eyes they have the advantage and less to lose.

 

[Devolution]

I just have no idea how to let guys know I'm interested in them. I'm so awkward.

Been there, done that. Easiest way? Don't be afraid to touch them, tickle them, rough house. If you're talking to them, tease 'em, see how they react. If they're not getting it, that's normal, you're only 17 right?

Lady-GAF: When do I know it's time to take a relationship further, and when to break up? The problem is that there's actually nothing wrong with the relationship, just that it lacks depth after months of being together.

Lacks depth how? I'm not sure what you mean by this.

 

[Boozeroony]

Heh. Some staches are kind of creepy though, like those 70s porn star style ones.

German 70s porn star, mind you. Big boomerang of love.

Nah, just a thin one, slightly above my lip.

 

[CountAntonius]

Real men write a crown of sonnets.

In Unicorn's blood?

 

[Lissar]

Lady-GAF: When do I know it's time to take a relationship further, and when to break up? The problem is that there's actually nothing wrong with the relationship, just that it lacks depth after months of being together.

By depth, do you mean having a certain kind of closeness? If it has only been a few months, it might still be too soon. I remember many years ago a girl I knew was depressed that her relationship wasn't the same as the one I had with the guy I'd been with for two years... after only a few months. I think some relationships take more time to build than others. That's what the honeymoon phase is for, to give you a chance to build up that closeness.

Of course some relationships never build it and then you might decide it isn't for you. I don't know what that feels like though because when it comes to relationships I'm usually ridiculously tenacious even though I'll realize it was a bad idea afterward.

 

[SRG01]

Lacks depth how? I'm not sure what you mean by this.

Well, to put it bluntly: is it normal to feel like we're just hanging out and spending quality time together a few months in, or do the emotional bonds develop way after?

One of the main problems is that I only see her every week or so, so it's hard to have any substantial communication with her.

By depth, do you mean having a certain kind of closeness? If it has only been a few months, it might still be too soon. I remember many years ago a girl I knew was depressed that her relationship wasn't the same as the one I had with the guy I'd been with for two years... after only a few months. I think some relationships take more time to build than others. That's what the honeymoon phase is for, to give you a chance to build up that closeness.

Of course some relationships never build it and then you might decide it isn't for you. I don't know what that feels like though because when it comes to relationships I'm usually ridiculously tenacious even though I'll realize it was a bad idea afterward.

And that's the thing. I really want things to work. I care about her a lot.

 

[Jin34]

Not the same =/. Stubble or beard against leg.

:shudders:

You forgot nibbling on the goatee ; )

 

[Devolution]

Well, to put it bluntly: is it normal to feel like we're just hanging out and spending quality time together a few months in, or do the emotional bonds develop way after?

One of the main problems is that I only see her every week or so, so it's hard to have any substantial communication with her.

I'd read Lissar's post, she's right, it just depends on the relationship. Plus if you're only seeing her every so often, and not talking a lot, it's harder to build emotional ties.

You forgot nibbling on the goatee ; )

Dem goatees, I just can't.

 

[SRG01]

I'd read Lissar's post, she's right, it just depends on the relationship. Plus if you're only seeing her every so often, and not talking a lot, it's harder to build emotional ties.

Yeah, we don't talk much between dates -- only texting. I mean, I'd love to call her but it may be too much since she likes her distance at times.

 

[Lissar]

And that's the thing. I really want things to work. I care about her a lot.

If you care about her, then I wouldn't worry about it just yet. There is no real measure in a relationship of "are we there yet?" You can't trust the experience of others or even your previous experience. At some point in the future you may decide it isn't work for you. Usually you know if it isn't working for you. But right now if nothing is wrong, and it has only been a few months, I'm going to say you're fine.

 

[Devolution]

Yeah, we don't talk much between dates -- only texting. I mean, I'd love to call her but it may be too much since she likes her distance at times.

That sounds difficult. The beginning of my relationship was long distance and we talked like every day.

 

[SRG01]

If you care about her, then I wouldn't worry about it just yet. There is no real measure in a relationship of "are we there yet?" You can't trust the experience of others or even your previous experience. At some point in the future you may decide it isn't work for you. Usually you know if it isn't working for you. But right now if nothing is wrong, and it has only been a few months, I'm going to say you're fine.

That sounds difficult. The beginning of my relationship was long distance and we talked like every day.

Okay, I'm going to combine these two and ask: how would I even bring up the communication issue without making her mad or skittish? If this is going to work between us, I need a way to break down these barriers...

 

[Devolution]

Okay, I'm going to combine these two and ask: how would I even bring up the communication issue without making her mad or skittish? If this is going to work between us, I need a way to break down these barriers...

Just initiate more contact with her, if she has a problem with that then call her on it. There's no reason you should feel so distant from someone you're dating.

 

[BLagiver]

How do you find out or handle the situation of a girl having STD's? Also after hearing about this guy getting throat cancer after going down on a woman I am scared to do this now. Should I not be worried about getting throat cancer?

 

[SRG01]

Just initiate more contact with her, if she has a problem with that then call her on it. There's no reason you should feel so distant from someone you're dating.

Wait, what? Jesus... I'd hate to say this, but I've felt distant to every girl I've dated because they want communication and contact on their terms.

This is a pattern, isn't it?

How do you find out or handle the situation of a girl having STD's? Also after hearing about this guy getting throat cancer after going down on a woman I am scared to do this now. Should I not be worried about getting throat cancer?

HPV doesn't give you cancer immediately, and it's more of a risk for women than it is for men.

 

[Devolution]

Wait, what? Jesus... I'd hate to say this, but I've felt distant to every girl I've dated because they want communication and contact on their terms.

This is a pattern, isn't it?

Sounds like it. How about you break it with this one.

 

[Zaraki_Kenpachi]

=(. No tickling the ladies for you.

I've been complimented when I forget/too lazy to shave and it always pisses me off because I hate being clean shaven. :lol Facial hair just looks stupid.

 

[SRG01]

Sounds like it. How about you break it with this one.

I'll try. Strangely enough, I'm good with communication with my friends, but not my significant others.

Thanks Devo!

 

[Lissar]

Okay, I'm going to combine these two and ask: how would I even bring up the communication issue without making her mad or skittish? If this is going to work between us, I need a way to break down these barriers...

Is she the kind of person who gets mad easily? I think the best way you can do it is to not blame her (or yourself), don't make any accusations. Say things like "I really like you and I enjoy spending time with you. I would really enjoy talking more with you though, if you would be willing?" I think if it's something you want to talk about, it's good to establish this kind of dialogue early on in the relationship so that if there is a problem neither side feels that they have to hide it.

 

[Devolution]

Is she the kind of person who gets mad easily? I think the best way you can do it is to not blame her (or yourself), don't make any accusations. Say things like "I really like you and I enjoy spending time with you. I would really enjoy talking more with you though, if you would be willing?" I think if it's something you want to talk about, it's good to establish this kind of dialogue early on in the relationship so that if there is a problem neither side feels that they have to hide it.

This is a good idea as well, make it about wanting to get to know her because you think she's awesome. Then it won't seem accusatory or negative.

 

[Al-ibn Kermit]

I have a random, awkward question but do women consciously cross their legs? In my GE communications 1A class, the teacher was going over different types of body languages and how for women, crossed legs=shy/not interested and often I'd go into the library and remember this and then notice like every single girl has her legs crossed.

Just initiate conversation, maybe throw in a compliment or two or say you'd like to hang out. If the guy doesn't pick up on anything, then you're being to subtle.

I'd be like 88% sure the guy is gay if he can't at least guess that you might be interested after doing that.

 

[cooljeanius]

...?

I'm trying to cut down on the number of sexual remarks I make to females.

 

[Lissar]

I have a random, awkward question but do women consciously cross their legs? In my GE communications 1A class, the teacher was going over different types of body languages and how for women, crossed legs=shy/not interested and often I'd go into the library and remember this and then notice like every single girl has her legs crossed.

I keep my legs crossed because it is more comfortable for me. When my legs aren't crossed they feel like they are sloping down awkwardly and so I cross them again. That + I wear skirts (usually long, but occasionally knee length), if I am not careful my legs would open up and show everything. Rather that didn't happen.

 

[SRG01]

Is she the kind of person who gets mad easily? I think the best way you can do it is to not blame her (or yourself), don't make any accusations. Say things like "I really like you and I enjoy spending time with you. I would really enjoy talking more with you though, if you would be willing?" I think if it's something you want to talk about, it's good to establish this kind of dialogue early on in the relationship so that if there is a problem neither side feels that they have to hide it.

This is a good idea as well, make it about wanting to get to know her because you think she's awesome. Then it won't seem accusatory or negative.

I'll try this approach. The strange thing is that we discussed a lot of the "deeper" things early on, but they seemed to have taken a backseat lately. I suppose that's normal, since we were trying to gauge each other before we were official?

Don't get me wrong, we still talk about stuff occasionally when we do see each other and text each other briefly when we're stressed out at work, but how little we actually talk is frustrating.

 

[Devolution]

I have a random, awkward question but do women consciously cross their legs? In my GE communications 1A class, the teacher was going over different types of body languages and how for women, crossed legs=shy/not interested and often I'd go into the library and remember this and then notice like every single girl has her legs crossed.

For me crossing my legs conserves heat. And is a must if I'm wearing a skirt or dress.

 

[SRG01]

I have a random, awkward question but do women consciously cross their legs? In my GE communications 1A class, the teacher was going over different types of body languages and how for women, crossed legs=shy/not interested and often I'd go into the library and remember this and then notice like every single girl has her legs crossed.

Most girls I know cross their legs out of habit.

 

[MikeOfTheLivingDead]

How do you find out or handle the situation of a girl having STD's? Also after hearing about this guy getting throat cancer after going down on a woman I am scared to do this now. Should I not be worried about getting throat cancer?

If you've had sex you likely have HPV. Almost everyone who has sex gets it at some point and there are many forms of HPV that are transmitted through other means than sex. There are something like 100 strains of HPV and about a dozen or so are considered high risk. Most people don't even know they have it. Quit worrying about it. You can ask her to get tested, but there is no test for HPV in men. Most people won't know they've been exposed until a wart or polyp or something develops and their doctor tells them. Not all forms of HPV cause warts or cancer. You can use cling film when you go down on a girl, and use condoms, but they aren't effective really against HPV because it can be transmitted through skin to skin contact.

 

[Lissar]

I'll try this approach. The strange thing is that we discussed a lot of the "deeper" things early on, but they seemed to have taken a backseat lately. I suppose that's normal, since we were trying to gauge each other before we were official?

Don't get me wrong, we still talk about stuff occasionally when we do see each other and text each other briefly when we're stressed out at work, but how little we actually talk is frustrating.

I think it's common. Especially after you've been in a relationship for a little bit but it is still "new", you don't want to rock the boat by implying that things aren't 100% perfect, or want to make them feel that they might have done something wrong. After a few years you don't care as much, but then people tend to accuse rather than discuss and that leads to problems. I think trying to work these things out early on is important.

 

[SolidusDave]

Most girls I know cross their legs out of habit.

wikipedia's take on this:

Women can sexually stimulate themselves by crossing their legs tightly and clenching the muscles in their legs, creating pressure on the genitals. This can potentially be done in public without observers noticing.

...

 

[Ezalc]

In Unicorn's blood?

Only the finest mythological creature's fluid can be used as ink for the confession of my love.

Spoiler

Unicorn sperm.

 

[SRG01]

I think it's common. Especially after you've been in a relationship for a little bit but it is still "new", you don't want to rock the boat by implying that things are 100% perfect, or want to make them feel that they might have done something wrong. After a few years you don't care as much, but then people tend to accuse rather than discuss and that leads to problems. I think trying to work these things out early on is important.

Thanks Lissar. I used to be a big fan of discussing things, but... I guess I've picked up some bad habits the past few years! I'll try to break the cycle with this one

 

[phisheep]

I have a random, awkward question but do women consciously cross their legs? In my GE communications 1A class, the teacher was going over different types of body languages and how for women, crossed legs=shy/not interested and often I'd go into the library and remember this and then notice like every single girl has her legs crossed.

I've been trying to keep away from this thread because you people seem rather, er, modern to me - same old themes but different expressions if you know what I mean. But I can't let this one pass.

Pretty well all this cod-psychology body-language stuff is crap (my Psychology tutor back in the 1970s was Michael Argyle, who more-or-less made the whole lot up for want of anything interesting to study).

Plain fact is that women cross their legs more because they can - there's less stuff in the way of doing it and actually it's a pretty comfortable way to sit. Read anything more into it than that and you may be in for deep trouble, or at least taking part in a fully-randomised experiment.

 

[cooljeanius]

wikipedia's take on this:




...

[citation needed]

 

[Al-ibn Kermit]

I've been trying to keep away from this thread because you people seem rather, er, modern to me - same old themes but different expressions if you know what I mean. But I can't let this one pass.

Pretty well all this cod-psychology body-language stuff is crap (my Psychology tutor back in the 1970s was Michael Argyle, who more-or-less made the whole lot up for want of anything interesting to study).

Plain fact is that women cross their legs more because they can - there's less stuff in the way of doing it and actually it's a pretty comfortable way to sit. Read anything more into it than that and you may be in for deep trouble, or at least taking part in a fully-randomised experiment.

See my first instinct was that it's not very true but then the comm teacher goes around and tells everybody to stand a certain way and telling every girl exactly how to keep her legs open and you don't think there's any way the teacher isn't qualified if she's got a PhD AND she's a woman.

I keep my legs crossed because it is more comfortable for me. When my legs aren't crossed they feel like they are sloping down awkwardly and so I cross them again. That + I wear skirts (usually long, but occasionally knee length), if I am not careful my legs would open up and show everything. Rather that didn't happen.

For me crossing my legs conserves heat. And is a must if I'm wearing a skirt or dress.

Well yeah the skirts thing I knew but I never would have though women had so many other issues sitting in a chair. Amazing.

Solidus, you can't just assume the best case scenario about everything.

 

[Lissar]

Thanks Lissar. I used to be a big fan of discussing things, but... I guess I've picked up some bad habits the past few years! I'll try to break the cycle with this one

I hope things work out! It's funny how even people who love reasonable discussion can get all messed up in relationships. I think people think of relationships like a precious vase. They don't want to draw attention to the small cracks in it that could easily be repaired if tended to soon enough, but eventually the small cracks become huge and the whole thing just falls apart.

 

[The Technomancer]

Just initiate conversation, maybe throw in a compliment or two or say you'd like to hang out. If the guy doesn't pick up on anything, then you're being to subtle.

I had a girl follow that exact chain, and halfway through hanging out she dropped "my boyfriend" into the conversation. I rolled with it pretty well though.

 

[ThoseDeafMutes]

From the content of this page, I can't work out whether stubble and goatees are being talked about positively or negatively by the women in this thread. Please clarify.

 

[Ezalc]

I had a girl follow that exact chain, and halfway through hanging out she dropped "my boyfriend" into the conversation. I rolled with it pretty well though.

Iknowthatfeelbro.jpg

Top of the page two pages in a row, son of a bitch. Icarus is a woman?!

 

[Chinner]

what about anal-goatees? are they cool yet?

 

[SRG01]

I hope things work out! It's funny how even people who love reasonable discussion can get all messed up in relationships. I think people think of relationships like a precious vase. They don't want to draw attention to the small cracks in it that could easily be repaired if tended to soon enough, but eventually the small cracks become huge and the whole thing just falls apart.

If I may share one anecdote: I was once friends with a woman who had a troubled relationship with her long-distance bf/ex-fiance/still-bf. I encouraged her to get re-engaged and to simply repair things with him.

However, we spent so much time together and she flirted with me all the time. I really tried not to think about it until I finally had to ask about her intentions. She got really mad at me, I got really mad at her, things were up and down for a while until we stopped talking to each other.

To this day, I think that things could've been salvaged if I simply brought it up sooner.