. . . But how do you feel? (Personal Life Status Thread)

[FriendlyFlammable]

It seemed to me that we should have a thread to talk about our personal lives, specifically, our interactions with the opposite (or same,) sex. Just to vent a little bit, and share what we've been up to.

I'll go first -

For the first time in my life, I'm with a girl I really like who also feels the same way about me. I turned 20 a couple months ago, and up until now, have never had anything remotely resembling this. We go on dates, we run around, we enjoy all of the same things and I really care about her.

What about the rest of you? Are things confusing, frustrating, or well balanced right now? Are you succeeding or failing in your endeavors?

Are you going to get married? (Hi, Justin )

I know Wibb has a girlfriend for the first time in a long time, perhaps he'd like to contribute.

Anyway, yeah, have at it.

[Moogs]

Been seeing the same girl for about a year and a half now. She's really cool.

Also, a breath of fresh air after two years of dealing with a psycho stalker-type who was socially inept enough to be a mildly retarded toddler. She was followed by a brief romp with a (for lack of a more subtle word at the moment) promiscuous girl who spread our bedroom activities all over the workplace. I suppose there are worse things that could be going around about me, but you always figure guys are the ones to kiss and tell.

So, yeah, I'm pretty much more than content right now.

[Ebo]

Funny you asked this, Friendly. I almost posted a status thread of similar ilk recently but decided not to, so I'm glad you did.

I've been engaged for six months now, and Erik and I are quickly approaching our five-year anniversary on 8/4/07. It's great and a little surreal, just because I'd really never dated anyone before Erik for more than a year. You just sort of shake your head in disbelief that someone else would choose to put up with you that long. We're looking at having the wedding 8/2 or 8/3 of 2008. I'm hoping to apply (and get in) to the U.W.'s Master's program in Digital Media next year (through the Communications school). It seems to have the perfect mix of classes to lend itself to what I want to do. Insurance agent be damned.

Rob - Guys just say they had sex and give details (I gather). Girls actually get emotions involved, which can be way more hurtful in the long run. Not to mention, it's sort of hard to insult a girl other than saying she has an ugly body (and who are we kidding? - I wager most guys don't care too much unless she's a real troll if they're with her), but girls can spread far more hurtful rumors about guys in multiple domains, IMO.

[B-maz]

Well for the first time in a long time I'm not a man whore No seriously I was at a point where seeing more than one woman a week or in rare cases two in a day for physical company. I've since January stopped and finally got back into knowing whom I am and what makes me tick. As for women now a days, I tend to be weary of those looking for a free night out and chose picnic or say coffee house dates to get better acquainted with them. So far it's cost me a lot less than a 100 bucks for an evening out with someone I'm not going to see again. Not saying I'm cheap (in fact I have to really watch how much I spend over my budget) But I want to know the person better before investing more than I should.

I’m more happy with myself now than I’ve been in a long time.

Just to note there was a GF in the 6 months but that didn’t turn out too well as I wanted to take things a bit slower. It came to a head (heh) at a house party I found her with a person I knew with a dick in her mouth. Glad I dogged a bullet with that one. No sense in me getting all VD’d up. Glad I’m single.

[namatamiku]

My only relationship was long-distance, but, despite what most people seem to think, that wasn't at all the problem with it. The problem was it eventually became a case where our personalities clashed more than anything.

So right now I'm single. Sometimes I enjoy it, sometimes I hate it. There's a girl I've been interested in, but I get a pretty strong feeling she just wants to be friends. Which I'm fine with.

[Moogs]

Ebo Wrote:Rob - Guys just say they had sex and give details (I gather). Girls actually get emotions involved, which can be way more hurtful in the long run. Not to mention, it's sort of hard to insult a girl other than saying she has an ugly body (and who are we kidding? - I wager most guys don't care too much unless she's a real troll if they're with her), but girls can spread far more hurtful rumors about guys in multiple domains, IMO.

Liz, I probably should have pointed out that she took the role of a guy and just gave details. There was nothing really emotional about it.

This is no exaggeration: after our first time, she called her friend while driving home from my place and told her all about it, which I pretty much expected. But then she went on to tell at least -- to my knowledge -- three other girls at work. I should also point out that the girls I work with are a strange breed and have no shame; they would actually approach me and ask questions to confirm/deny the claims.

You'd think this sort of thing would teach me to stop dating co-workers.

[Wibblewozzer]

Oh boy, it's like a blog but I'm at Hooligans!

Yes yes, got myself a girlfriend and things are excellent. For me it's the first time I've had a girlfriend since I was eighteen (currently twenty-two). For her I was there to give her the push to get out of a very, very bad relationship which still leaves some emotional issues but by now we've got past what seems to be all possible hurdles and now things are good as can be.

I am very happy this time around, to note. My last relationship from years ago was ended by me because after a month I felt absolutely nothing for the person and told them we needed to end it instead of simply prolonging it and trying to push a lie. And the relationship before that was just about as weak and also ended in a month. Current girlfriend (her name is Jenny, by the way) and I have been together for just over a month (April 21st being when we got together) and this definitely is my strongest relationship. It also helps that we've done things in a unique fashion. I know people will jump to conclusions but she's pretty much lived here since the very first day. She stays over quite a few nights and on other nights, being that she's nineteen and lives at home still, she gets home by her parents' requested time of 5am. More often than not we both fall asleep and she heads home after we wake up. Oops!

That's about it for now. Just know that I think her to be the best thing ever since we're both nerds (both play games, she reads manga, I watch anime, and really the nerdiness knows no bounds) and we look adorably cute together, helped by the fact that since I'm shorter we occasionally have roles reversed with things like me having to stand on my tiptoes to give her a kiss and more often than not she's the one supporting my weight during a hug or whatever.

[Ebo]

The women at your work do seem like a particularly heinous breed, from what you've said.

Erik's on the board right now. I fully expect him to chime in about how excellent I am, but given that he's never actually posted, that may not happen

[JohnGalt]

I'm still Married. Will be 7 years this October 21st. I plan to buy her more diamonds. Damn Diamonds

As for me I'm going crazy as of late. I'm working 50 hours a week in the Hot as hell Sun. I've nearly been attacked by 2 rattlesnakes in the past 2 weeks. I fell off a cliff since the ground collapsed under me during work. So yeah It's been hell this past month.
Yet with all this activity I've managed to lose 20 lbs. So at least I'm looking better. Then again, i'm scratched up to all hell.

My Wife is doing ok, she has been working 60 hours a week in a nice Air Conditioned Office. Currently all we do is game, work, and cook as of late.
We made a interesting dish last weekend that was new. I call it a Green Chicken Enchilida. It's basically Enchilidas with Tomatillo sauce, Spinach, Tapatio Picante Salsa, and some chicken with Cheese. It's the best Mexican dish my wife and I perfected.

So Overall, I'm Stable for the time being. Yet I'm not looking forward to 2008. I will have to make a choice on where to live soon. And I'm not sure if I want to stay in Arizona or move to North Carolina with the rest of my family. So i'm at a lost what to do. My Mother's been bothering me with this. So thats the Galt Stiuation in a nutshell.

[NinjaLawyer]

I've been with the same girlfriend for about a year and a half and we've been living together for a good chunk of that time. I'm also, for the first time ever, in a job I don't hate! Details are for suckers.

[Wibblewozzer]

I don't have the job thing down just yet. In fact there's a good chance I'll be leaving really soon. My only problem is that there's a really good chance I'll be moving to somewhere else in Portland (likely closer to the river on the east side) within a month or two and I don't want to leave my job for another one and then find out I'm moving a lot farther away so I'm biding my time until a location or place is more exact and then I'll start applying. I'll also need a job that can work around school since I'll be starting in the fall. Busy busy busy!

[LoneSage]

Moogs Wrote:So, yeah, I'm pretty much more than content right now.

hahaha, yeah, I still call BULLSHIT >;O

(I have no idea what the hell kind of smiley that is, just take it)

I'll refrain from talkin bout my personal (sex?)life because I'm a modest man.

[Gil]

I'm currently single, and considering I've been single for 99% of my life, it comes as no shock. My only two relationships were brief and were pretty big heartbreakers, so despite my vast single-ness, I'm weary when it comes to relationships. I'm in no rush to get into one. Besides, I'm currently living at home and about to start my job soon (hopefully), so a boyfriend couldn't really fit into the schedule, anyway. When the time is right, I'll find someone.

[B-maz]

As I remember, before I was into dating and then getting laid, I was pretty innocent and quite happy to be spending an evening playing some video games. Far as I know I was horribly corrupted by women and I want my innocents back Ha no. As far as relationships now go if it happens it happens I’m not going to expend my energy trying to look for that special someone. She is out there it’s a matter of fate rather than me dating as many women as I can. Maybe I’m not the best person to put his two cents in but hey everyone has their own experiences. I see some with lots of experience, and others with little. We all have good and bad ones too. I’m thinking this could help fellow Hollies maybe offer advice on the personal stuff and maybe benefit from years of experience.

As for you Gil I know your special cuddle muffin is just waiting for you, besides you have many sexy parties to plan with the new job lining your pockets.

[Moogs]

LoneSage Wrote:I'm a modest man.

LoneSage Wrote:hahaha, yeah, BULLSHIT