Topic: How do you get to know someone?
regularfeller's photo
Sat 03/08/14 03:00 AM


you get to know someone by interaction. you can then determine if you wish to continue the interaction or terminate. the best friend i ever had i couldnt stand the first couple of years i knew them. the worst relationship i ever had is one where we hit it off right away. dont make hasty judgement - unless they come off like a crazy stalker type.



how would u know if they are a crazy stalker type when you first meet?

I take all things 1 day at a time.....saves on mental energy :)


I reckon my point was that you cannot know anymore about a person met here versus met in person, initially. Other than their actual physical stature they are as much a stranger psychologically as anyone. People can fool you no matter what.

Duttoneer's photo
Sun 03/09/14 04:32 AM

Everybody is here to look for meaningful contact, whether that be a romantic relationship, or someone to chat with. How do you get to know somebody? Are there certain things you want to know that you ask directly, or do you beat around the bush to get the feel of a personality (or something in between)?


The internet dating sites just provide the means to meet people and I think ladies need to be more careful before agreeing to meet up than guys do for safety sake. However, I believe to get to know someone for romantic reasons you need to meet up as quickly as possible, just to talk over a coffee, but above all to meet one another. If you both want to date again, then that is when you start to learn more about each other in my opinion, through normal communication.


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Sun 03/09/14 10:38 AM
Do like I do. See someone new, look at them, walk around them, sniff their butt, and if it smells ok.....extend a hand and say "Hi, I'm (insert name). Nice to make your acquaintance."laugh Then make small talk till a topic of interest comes up.tongue2

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Sun 03/09/14 05:33 PM

Do like I do. See someone new, look at them, walk around them, sniff their butt, and if it smells ok.....extend a hand and say "Hi, I'm (insert name). Nice to make your acquaintance."laugh Then make small talk till a topic of interest comes up.tongue2
that explains a lot u lucky dog lol

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Mon 03/10/14 08:20 AM

Do like I do. See someone new, look at them, walk around them, sniff their butt, and if it smells ok.....extend a hand and say "Hi, I'm (insert name). Nice to make your acquaintance."laugh Then make small talk till a topic of interest comes up.tongue2

Loll! :wink:

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Mon 03/10/14 08:25 AM
Only thing is I'm not a lucky dog.huh Usually get smacked away or yelledrant at when I'm trying to sniff.

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Mon 03/10/14 09:26 AM

though we probably never totally know people in any complete fashion, as we are all so complex,,



So true Harmony! Do we ever really even know ourselves completely? We're always learning new things about the world, and so ourselves also. Isn't life grand??!

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Mon 03/10/14 09:32 AM


I can do it on my phone; I have an IPhone but you need to click on the "Full Site" icon at the bottom to be able to clock on their forum posts by the number under their picture. It may be different on other phones. :smile:


what icon should i click on my phone ? bigsmile



LOL!!

I can't seem to find that button!!! rofl


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Mon 03/10/14 09:41 AM

To really get to know someone takes a lot of time. I thought I knew my ex after knowing him since I was 14 and being married to him for 13yrs..If they are willing to give out more information than u ask then generally they are being truthful.. Stay open minded and be a good listener.. If you listen closely you can pick up if he is BS. Ing you just to get in your pants... Lol. Mind games are always a sure sign to back off. If you make a solid effort you will get to know about them in less than a month... Ps. If it's someone close enough to have coffee with or a date make the effort to meet them in person. What do you got to loose??? The more friends you make in life the more fun you will have!!!! Lol.


Hi Kim :)

Yeah, I'm thinking... if assuming as in previous post, we change as we experience new things, I suspect you knew your husband well, and everything was genuine. I hope you don't lose your trust in people, and most importantly in yourself and your own judgement. flowers

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Mon 03/10/14 09:48 AM


No car, that's a drag. I'd offer to give you a lift but considering the cost of fuel and the distance between us it'd be cheaper for me to by you a brand new car.

You like hot wheels right? rofl


Hi Techno!! waving

A new car!! Sweet!! Something orange with flames on it I think!!
I have just the spot on the shelf for it!!

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Mon 03/10/14 09:53 AM

the best friend i ever had i couldnt stand the first couple of years i knew them.


Feller, that's neat! What happened or changed that you started to hit it off with the best friend?

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Mon 03/10/14 09:55 AM

Once you have the person's name and DOB, hire a PI. Let him/her do the grunt work.


That's creepy huh

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Mon 03/10/14 09:58 AM

I don't have opening lines or anything. I just read their profile and if I have something to say I say it. I don't think you can get to know someone online, I think you have to meet and hang out in person to really get to know one another. For the most part you just need time and patients, the more time you spend with them the better you'll know them.



Yes indignus, I totally agree. A friend of mine was chatting happily with a man on another site, and suddenly he started to unload all this sechsual stuff that would freak out a navy seal. Thank god he revealed it before they hooked up.

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Mon 03/10/14 10:08 AM

The internet dating sites just provide the means to meet people and I think ladies need to be more careful before agreeing to meet up than guys do for safety sake. However, I believe to get to know someone for romantic reasons you need to meet up as quickly as possible, just to talk over a coffee, but above all to meet one another. If you both want to date again, then that is when you start to learn more about each other in my opinion, through normal communication.



Hi Dutt,
I agree with you about women needing to be careful, as much as I absolutely hate that fact of life. :angry:

I suspect that it's a mistake to meet someone for romantic reasons. I'm starting to think the best way to approach life is to go in with no expectations and a curious mind, and see what is offered in return. Then there are no preconceptions and no disappointments, only reflections.

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Mon 03/10/14 10:11 AM
Edited by MelifluousSculptor on Mon 03/10/14 10:15 AM

Do like I do. See someone new, look at them, walk around them, sniff their butt, and if it smells ok.....extend a hand and say "Hi, I'm (insert name). Nice to make your acquaintance."laugh Then make small talk till a topic of interest comes up.tongue2



*Butt sniff*shockedsurprised
Hi Scoob!! waving

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Mon 03/10/14 05:33 PM
just for you, mel...flowerforyou



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Mon 03/10/14 08:41 PM

just for you, mel...flowerforyou





Thanks Moe, he's a beaut!
I'm not sure how to post a link, or if you can, so I'll just throw the garble below.

Check this out, man I have to go scuba diving somewhere someday.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TVPYf9Rlhw

regularfeller's photo
Mon 03/10/14 08:51 PM

Do like I do. See someone new, look at them, walk around them, sniff their butt, and if it smells ok.....extend a hand and say "Hi, I'm (insert name). Nice to make your acquaintance."laugh Then make small talk till a topic of interest comes up.tongue2


What if my name is Dick? blushing

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Mon 03/10/14 09:06 PM


the best friend i ever had i couldnt stand the first couple of years i knew them.


Feller, that's neat! What happened or changed that you started to hit it off with the best friend?


Really couldn't say. I reckon over time I came to realize that this person was always there doing their part, was trustworthy, had similar aspirations and character traits of loyalty, honesty and reliability. We just started having a conversation one day out of the blue. Best of friends from then on. (Turns out the initial dislike was mutual)

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Mon 03/10/14 09:12 PM


just for you, mel...flowerforyou





Thanks Moe, he's a beaut!
I'm not sure how to post a link, or if you can, so I'll just throw the garble below.

Check this out, man I have to go scuba diving somewhere someday.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TVPYf9Rlhw


wow, nice! thanks... flowers
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