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Quote: Originally Posted by Beagle How about making statements like "I"ll get this one. You get the next one." Then, if they don't reciprocate, it's time to get other friends. well, i was planning on paying for dinner and then having her pay for whatever we did after. i'm a little leary about doing the alternating thing in the event she's looking at it as a one and done. i once went out to dinner...

Quote: Originally Posted by jhbremer Also, I ended up ignoring my ex's request. As lame as it sounds, it was REALLY hard for me to do that. I've never in my life actually taken a step to protect myself at the risk of upsetting a love interest/former love interest. At first I felt like I did the right thing; then I woke up this morning and I've been having lots of second thoughts about doing it. Obviously I didn't give her...

Quote: Originally Posted by decades You know it seems to me that if the christian thing was a deal breaker, wouldn't you, if you were her, screen for that before you even meet someone? I just think she comes across as a needy flake. My commentary is general in nature and just there for others who are in first date situations. you seem to be doing well here perhaps a bit passive in letting her go on and on without asserting your...

Quote: Originally Posted by GeorgeWSmith Or, they might think you act elitist because you wear tailored shirts while still in university. Its been awhile, but when I was in college, most kids were on budgets and didn't spend their money on tailored shirts. Have you ever watched the movie "Good Will Hunting"? There's a bar scene that has two characters that are both pretty smart. The way you describe yourself is...

You know it seems to me that if the christian thing was a deal breaker, wouldn't you, if you were her, screen for that before you even meet someone? I just think she comes across as a needy flake. My commentary is general in nature and just there for others who are in first date situations. you seem to be doing well here perhaps a bit passive in letting her go on and on without asserting your personality. I really think she likes you and...

Quote: Originally Posted by GeorgeWSmith anyone have any comments on this? Actually on you second post you had it right. You took her to a place she could not afford, and she was embarrassed to split, because I believe she could not pay. I don't know about her financial situation, but I remember I asked you a similar question a while back.... and that I felt somehow manipulated. I learned quite a bit from that, so now these are my rules...

Quote: Originally Posted by Jackson7777 What's a cluster-B type? Cluster B are personalities that are highly dramatic, both emotionally and behaviorally. Antisocial, Borderline, Narcissistic, and Histrionic Personality are in this group. Below is a link that gives a cliff notes explanation of each...very informative http://counsellingresource.com/distr...ing/index.html

The impression I got from what Lucretius was saying was that in spite of taking care and doing constructive things for himself, he is having a hard time connecting, not like he is bragging. I can relate to that, since for a period of time it seems like I've been meeting and setting up dates with pretty hot and intelligent women and then it goes nowhere. Then there are times when they practically fall on your lap. There is a rythm to...

What's a cluster-B type?

It's not that complicated. She wants to date other Christians. I don't waste my time with religious women.