Cheers. :)

Yes, absolutely. However, there is no need to limit the audience to a specific gender for dating purposes.
However, I do know that some women don't mind being grouped, for instance in the dating shows on TV where a group of women are picked by the man vise versa. That's not me. No problem that others don't mind that. :) It's all good. I just wanted to be understood.

I didn't know that people were still talking about him. I thought it was pretty quiet for a while.

I don't mean this in a bad or condescending way but it might be more beneficial to you in exploring why this subject is so annoying to you. I'm only saying that because when things annoy me I usual find out later that I'm dealing with my own issues that I see reflected in whatever gets on my nerves.

I wish he never died in the first place, I wish he never had pain and the problems that contributed to his death, but since he died all we can do is talk and remember and there is nothing wrong with that. People don't just disappear from other peoples lives just because they die.

Sure, but you can have a drink and still be a critical thinker, can you not? The question is not if you're a believer or not but what it is you believe and how you reached those conclusions. Hitler was a believer and so was Buddha.

That's funny.

wow, so you would be attracted to and encouraged to respond to men, on a dating site, who refer to you in the plural form even though you are an individual?

I don't think it's sarcastic and I don't feel it's a matter of perception. I definitely don't think it has anything to do with a comparison to biotches. After all, I was never referring to the general public who address females or males in the plural form for the purpose of discussing random subjects (that's crazy, why would I?) or men who are looking for girlS.

Dear angel120756,
I know this is so completely off subject but what are you doing in your profile picture? There is so much emotion, energy, and mystery, that I had to ask. I like it.

I think belief can be something useful as well as extremely dangerous. In my experience, since humans are subjective, belief is always present based on 1. what we learned implicitly and explicitly, 2) what we chose to belief, 3) what our experiences are, and 4) how much or little we know. Therefore, "critical" thinking is never a mistake.

I think people in relationships should discuss their boundaries and expectations honestly and periodically. If there is too much sacrifice on one part or both it should be reevaluated. People change and long term commitments now and then need adjustments, even if this means letting go. I would rather be heartbroken and move on than stay with someone and find out he stayed with me because of a commitment we made that he outgrew. Growth takes precedence over staying together because without growth our relationship can not evolve anyway. We might as well love the other person enough to let go.

I totally agree with this. Couldn't have said it better. Nothing is ever guaranteed. We might as well learn to live with it.

I think this is a very interesting question and I went through many phases. I personally would not have a problem what so ever bringing it up. However, said that, I realize that it's a double edged sort. Yes, people should know who they are getting involved in. At the same time I feel very strongly that some personal information is a privilege and not every single person I am still getting to know is entitled to that information. Of course it also depends on the disability. If it's something obvious like no sight or you 're in a wheelchair you have to be upfront by the time you meet. Something like depression or a chronic condition that's not visible can wait until you get to know the person well enough, like anything else in life.

But sometimes it is not used in that context and in those cases those posts speak for themselves, as hardly anybody responds to them. This is a fact, as we see those posts get high number of views but only 2-4 replies.
It doesn't mean they have bad intentions. It only means, metaphorically, if one man was in a room full of, let's say 200 women, and a man picked up the microphone and said "Good evening ladies, you all look lovely tonight, who is interested in me?" versus that same man approaching one woman in a crowd or speaking into the microphone: Hello ladies, I'm here because I am looking for that one special lady, will you help me find her?"

Both scenarios will get different responses. That doesn't mean one is right and one wrong or that people are overreacting.

This is such a nice thread. Thank you for starting it. When I look at the pictures I see such real and fun people.

There was a period of time when I was using medicinal marijuana consistently and I never remembered ANYTHING on pot. Now that I don't anymore I remember 80% more. Also, like you, sometimes on strong medication or when I'm very sick with the flue etc. I tend to have disturbing dreams that I recall. So medication really does effect the recalling process for sure.

One reoccurring dream of mine has been about a military invasion on all residents who show any sign of existence. In that dream I am hosting a silent party with no lights and sound. We're having fun, yet I'm terrified that the military will see or hear us. Therefore, I'm constantly asking the guests to be quiet and turning off lights.

Oh no, not boring at all. It's a nice feeling. I had that dream too before.

Yes, there are variations of theories. I resonate with Carl Jung's symbolism. I first write down all possible symbols and make a formula and try to encrypt or translate it as if it were a foreign language. The results are fascinating.

For example, 1) all vehicles represent how you move in life. Is your car broken? Is it fast or dragging? Do you have control over your vehicle? Is your vehicle a bicycle, your feet, an airplane etc...

2) All people in your dreams are actually an aspect of your personality represented by different characters.

3) All dwellings an aspect of your SELF. Basement being the subconscious, repressed feelings etc...

What you are describing are lucid dreams. The beauty of dreaming is that no matter what happens in the dream it can be left unjudged. The message is almost never literal anyway.

I experimented with lucid dreaming at one point in my life to change the ending of a reoccurring dream. In real life I'm scared of dogs (no matter how small or big), especially if they growl and bark. I used to have the same dream where I would be chased by a growling dog but wake up before getting attacked or eaten. I kept thinking about alternative endings before falling asleep & one night I had the dream again. This time I stopped running. Knowing I was dreaming I allowed the dog to take my hand in its mouth. I stood still and felt how the dogs jaw relaxed and my hand slipped right out of his/her mouth. Never had that dream again and my fear of dogs dropped by 60% in real life. Amazing isn't it?

I like even the bad and disturbing dreams because there is always some sort of enlightenment. When I forget a dream I always feel like I am missing out on opportunities for some clarification or insight.

I used to have flying dreams. I would paddle with my feet and elevate. I could control the speed and height with my feet. I don't dream those dreams anymore. :(

Very interesting. I wonder if you have dreams that don't involve people. Maybe they all do?