Wow,,now I'm really bummed

There goes any romatantic notion I had

Although, I do have to agree, searching for something behind a screen is pretty much fruitless. I have found most are not as they appear. It seems to be a place to "pump up the volume" and be what one is not quite yet. Kinda of a hope to be?

Not NEEDING anyone is one thing. And I can totally relate. Happy with myself and my life, I could go through the rest of it alone, without ever being lonely

But I beleive as mere mortals, we are meant to be "coupled"

There are few things in this life that are gifts. Love and partnership are one.

However, I am also well aware the prospects are like a crap shoot



Yes, companionship is a big part of the coupling. For me, the trade off is love. Sounds so dorky, but the truth. And I do think, if found, its definatly worth it



BINGO! Self protection based on experiences from the past. Better known as crap on the core. One has to be motivated to "dig" out.

Just my opinion. Not meant to offend



Do they know? Have you taken the risk? Why not simply tell them?

We all deserve/want to love and be loved. And again, with all due respect, I think that is EXCACTLY what you want

i used to believe in this....now im not so sure

The first girl I met from a dating site turned out to be an arsonist. It went downhill from there....



There was a time when I believed that, too. Now I'm not so sure. I really don't want anyone (or society, or expectation, or tradition, etc.) to be in a position of deciding what I'm "meant" to do. If anyone is going to decide that, it'll be me.



...."if found" being the operative phrase here....!



But this interpretation of "crap on the core" assumes a possible scenario where there IS no crap on the core. I'm not sure the crap and the core aren't the same thing, in the end, i.e., it's impossible for them to exist as separate entities.



She knows, she has to know. I've made it pretty obvious. At least, I think I have. And she's smarter than I am, so I have no doubt about her ability to grasp the concept. If so inclined.

And you're right, it is what I want. I just don't think it's a very realistic desire, though.

Yes, I believe in soul mates. And I also believe that love starts as a seed that grows over time with proper care and feeding.

if this makes sense

I think there are soulmates,,

I am not sure EVERYONE has one ,,,,

"When you fall in love, it is a temporary madness. It erupts like an earthquake, and then it subsides. And when it subsides, you have to make a decision.
You have to work out whether your roots have become so entwined together that it is inconceivable that you should ever part. Because this is what love is.
Love is not breathlessness, it is not excitement, it is not the desire to mate every second of the day. It is not lying awake at night imagining that he is kissing every part of your body. No... don't blush. I am telling you some truths. For that is just being in love; which any of us can convince ourselves we are. Love itself is what is left over, when being in love has burned away. Doesn't sound very exciting, does it? But it is!"

~Iannis from Captain Corelli's Mandolin

We're ALL 'soul mates'

ahh its real...at least i belive in it. maybe because i know who my soulmate is even if we are not together. he knows i'm his soulmate too. out situation is complicated. so i think soulmates is real but it can be a blessing and/or a curse

This!