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Online dating is the modern day equivalent of mail order brides.
I'm a librarian, I do cataloguing as part. of my job. Most of the time, books are easy to catalogue cos the title tells you what its about...mostly. But we also need to categorise the books using subject headings etc.
We put all this information into a catalogue and they have been online accesible now for decades. If you go look for a book, you can even see the book covers for most books, but people dont typically search by looking at the covers.
Im just saying ok...if you are looking, you really need to have an idea what you are looking for not just what the cover looks like. Im gonna think you are real odd if you come up to me at the desk and say I want a blue book. Plus, books get published with different covers all the time, even the same titles.
I'm a librarian, I do cataloguing as part. of my job. Most of the time, books are easy to catalogue cos the title tells you what its about...mostly. But we also need to categorise the books using subject headings etc.
We put all this information into a catalogue and they have been online accesible now for decades. If you go look for a book, you can even see the book covers for most books, but people dont typically search by looking at the covers.
Im just saying ok...if you are looking, you really need to have an idea what you are looking for not just what the cover looks like. Im gonna think you are real odd if you come up to me at the desk and say I want a blue book. Plus, books get published with different covers all the time, even the same titles.
Im going to be radical and say if you are looking for someone, why not put in a search for a name you like the sound of. After all, you are going to be calling this person by this name a lot.
I wonder if people have had this experience of dating only people called..,James. That would be interesting. I only date James ok. if thats too narrow then just men whos names start with J.
I wonder if people have had this experience of dating only people called..,James. That would be interesting. I only date James ok. if thats too narrow then just men whos names start with J.
Wait, don't these two statements contradict each other?
Besides, as far as I can tell names are rarely used between husband and wife. Honey, dear, darling, there's a lot of other names they call each other, but couples don't usually default to each other's given name.
Well there was that play about wanting to marry someone named Earnest. "The importance of being Earnest" wherin one of the main characters realizes that in all his lies he's really been telling the truth.
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It is very important for couples to tell the truth and not keep secrets.
In the area of romance, some secrets are and should be allowed.
Love, faithfulness, honesty, and integrity should be protected and maintained along with open communication.
In the area of romance, some secrets are and should be allowed.
Love, faithfulness, honesty, and integrity should be protected and maintained along with open communication.
I think this statement says a lot about the person saying it, regardless of whether it's a male or female.
um what do you mean? Maybe he really cant find anyone or just not looking hard enough. Hard to find aomeone if you are housebound or maybe theres only one church in the entire town and everyone there is already married. I dont know.
Or maybe he lives in Hollywood or something. I think online dating websites are where people tend to be narcissist or aspirational because people that use them are younger and have to describe themselves etc.
People actually do lie online /are deceptive am sorry to say. A lot of them are where scammers operate. Its like having a matchmaking service right next to a porn shop. or sponsored by one. um no.
I dont think anyones really safe on them, even the paid ones. I mean even CC, God forbid, people have had problems with stalkers.
although I do think people need to revise what they mean with God fearing. if someone wants God fearing, go on Jdate.
before internet was an everyday thing, people would put ads in the newspapers personal column. They did not even have a photo.
They could only describe themselves in short sentences cos you had to pay for each word. It really was like a blind date. I dont think they even had names or avatar things but just a special number you could call like a voicemail not your personal phone number.
they would say stuff like GSH meaning good state of health, and other abbreviations that nobody usues anymore.
They could only describe themselves in short sentences cos you had to pay for each word. It really was like a blind date. I dont think they even had names or avatar things but just a special number you could call like a voicemail not your personal phone number.
they would say stuff like GSH meaning good state of health, and other abbreviations that nobody usues anymore.
OK, I am going to ask. What in the world is wrong with being aspirational? All people needs hopes and dreams. Having goals, things to aspire to is wise. It helps us to grow and have direction. Without it we become sad and isolated. When I learned to make rugs or create baskets I aspired to learn to a skill. I aspired to create artwork that lifted the heart. I joined a writing group because I aspired to learn the craft. Even in taking an acting class I aspired to push myself way out of my comfort zone. How is any of this a negative? If you look at the woman in Proverbs 31 she had incredible skills. None of that comes without dreams. When I began writing I aspired to get a piece published. It was so much fun (nerves and anxiety too) to try and see if I could do it. It brought excitement to my life. Isn't a happy, alive person something good?
A couple of years ago I was on Vancouver Island and I wanted to go to a coastal beach called Botanical beach. When I got to the parking lot I realized that the path down was really steep and hard climbing. I hadn't done anything like that in literally decades. I didn't know if I could do it but I'd been dreaming of this trip. This beach has tidal pools, star fish and amazing rock formations. I decided to do it. I was fortunate to have a friend who was a great encourager and we made it down. What a fabulous experience it was. Getting back up was a struggle, but I took it in stages and felt such a rush of happiness that I did it. Having the dream helped me to do more than I would have thought I could. How could being an aspirational woman be a negative? I would not condemn anyone to that empty of an existence.
A couple of years ago I was on Vancouver Island and I wanted to go to a coastal beach called Botanical beach. When I got to the parking lot I realized that the path down was really steep and hard climbing. I hadn't done anything like that in literally decades. I didn't know if I could do it but I'd been dreaming of this trip. This beach has tidal pools, star fish and amazing rock formations. I decided to do it. I was fortunate to have a friend who was a great encourager and we made it down. What a fabulous experience it was. Getting back up was a struggle, but I took it in stages and felt such a rush of happiness that I did it. Having the dream helped me to do more than I would have thought I could. How could being an aspirational woman be a negative? I would not condemn anyone to that empty of an existence.
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Phenom1960
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There is nothing wrong with being aspirational. God wants us to find something to do and to do it with all our heart. He wants us to enjoy what we do no matter how difficult it may be. He is right there to encourage us as we walk down life's road. I applaud your accomplishments!
yea whats wrong with being aspirational.
according to dictionary it means to have an ambition or hope. If you have hope then you also have faith to go with it so, its very Christian to be aspirational. Nobody can get to the mountain top by sitting on their butt doing nothing all day can they? Its not as if someone else is going to carry them all the way up the mountain.
Moses actually had to get up there, so did Jesus for his sermon was ON the mount.
according to dictionary it means to have an ambition or hope. If you have hope then you also have faith to go with it so, its very Christian to be aspirational. Nobody can get to the mountain top by sitting on their butt doing nothing all day can they? Its not as if someone else is going to carry them all the way up the mountain.
Moses actually had to get up there, so did Jesus for his sermon was ON the mount.
I couldnt fill out one of those profiles anymore for dating online is just like applying for jobs yet another form to fill out. I suppose if you were determined to find a husband or wife you would but a lot of people dont say they specifically that they are looking for a husband or wife at all
they should just say WIFE wanted, and advertise exactly what they are looking or instead of advertising themselves. Give the job description too and maybe an idea of the pay.
they should just say WIFE wanted, and advertise exactly what they are looking or instead of advertising themselves. Give the job description too and maybe an idea of the pay.