Nataly

Only 1 guy I've ever been with. He was an AWESOME sexual partner, but sort-of damaged goods in terms of a relationship Shame.. The sex was so amazing I'd put him on par with the only man I've ever loved (the first was technically exceptional; the latter was emotionally mindblowing). Perhaps you need to start at 20% and work down to 0%!!! Most guys have NO CLUE and don't learn especially well either.. Edit to say: In fairness, I don't think most women really know how to operate a man's equipment properly.. Most women probably think they give amazing blowjobs, but that's likely not the case.. Do we need to start another poll?!! I think I will..! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Someone needs to frame this statement! Concur. One way to think of it is: First - does the other person know I'm seeing other people? Second - would I be happy for the other person to also date and/or sleep with other people? If the answer to either question is "no", then what you're doing is sneaking behind someone's back.. A don't-ask-don't-tell policy, in my view, is unacceptable (unless you specifically agreed that what you do with other people is up to you but you don't want to know the details - in which case you've gotten the other person's consent so it's fine).. Not discussing it at all assumes you are able to read each-other's minds and that you're both aware of and happy with what's going on.. As far as I know, humans have yet to develop this skill.. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Someone needs to frame this statement! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

So, Mark, what you're saying is that you remember all their names? ;-) (I know I know, sharing is icky.. whatever lol ) It does get harder to do when there are more than 6... then names should never be used... to prevent confusion This guy started pursuing me once.. After the second text where he started with "hello gorgeous", I thought.. hmm.. I wonder if he even knows my name.. I didn't reply to him straight away and never heard from him again!! I can't be sure, but I figured he was the type to cast the net wide to catch as many fish as possible.. Not for me. I've always known pretty quickly if I like a guy or not.. I have a theory that people who date multiple partners are either trying to fill a void in their life, or they're not mature enough to commit to a serious relationship, or they just don't know what they're looking for. Either way, I don't see how you can like more than one person at a time. But hey.. I imagine it's possible - I've just never personally experienced it. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Hall's huh?? Hmmmmm now the curiosity is getting to me Put a Halls in your mouth, then give your S/O oral pleasure. Watch his eyes get really big. Pop Rocks are cool too Toothpaste has a nice effect - as does blistex "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

The funniest thing is that most people just talk like this first, so nobody would think of them as some kind of freaks, then they secretly go take a look haha Nah.. I looked up Two Girls One Cup to see what all the fuss was about.. There's no reason for me to look up a guy fucking a horse.. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Yes. I still think I have the offending box of tissues around here somewhere... I think given the circumstances the box of tissues could claim to have been just as offended! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

You still seem to be missing my point.. I think most girls know that they get hit on when they dress up.. I'm hardly a minger - I've learned over the years that I get a higher hit-rate when I'm all dolled-up.. That being said.. Quantity is NOT synonymous with quality. My point in all of this is that I don't have a hard time *attracting* men.. I have a hard time finding a *good* man. Don't get me wrong.. There are plenty of good men out there, but the right chemistry between two people is rather hard to find. I wasn't suggesting in my post that men need to focus more on *our* personality to score (although I don't think that would hurt).. I was saying that if our attractive assets are our looks, men's attractive assets are their character. So they would do well to work on showcasing their personality in their attempt to impress women. I've never needed to "show-off" to attract a good man.. A good man is able to see past my hotness and appreciate *me* anyway "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

At least you were minty-fresh!!! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

kinda reminds me of nataly! How did my pic get out??! "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

You *wish*!! If we did come, we'd eat all the candy Hey Shroppy.. D'ya think after 5 years in this country I get to include myself in the "we" when referring to Brits?? Am I an honorary Brit? What about when I get my British passport in 3 months? Will I then count as a proper Brit? "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

And why would I want to do this?? I think I'll leave well enough alone, thanks. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

This IT you speak of.....is IT that picture with the V neck + Push up bra? Which brings up something....life isn't fair! A girl can get super decked out with every thing in the right place due to things like a wonder bra or a V neck and what not......what do we guys have? A freaking potato in our pants! I mean what would make you ladies stop your screening of photos and click on some dorks profile? If he's shirtless and ripped you will think he's pretentious and won't talk to him. If he's under dressed you'll think he's a slob. Over dressed you will think he's just trying too hard! Where is our V neck and a push up bra! Dating is so much easier for you girls than us guys! I feel like I'm constantly repeating this, but you seem to see things from only one point of view.. You say dating is easier for girls - they can just get dolled up and "score" a man.. And you poor men have practically nothing to work with - boo hoo.. Shah.. Of course I can't speak for all of woman-kind, but I think finding what *we* want is JUST as hard as finding what you guys want.. We just want different things. If men want sex and women want love, I would argue that both probably have an equally hard time finding what they want.. Women are more selective about who they sleep with, and men don't just give their heart away.. When all is said and done, one could argue that MEN have it easier than women.. You guys can always work on and develop your charm, but if a woman is "ugly", that can be hard to change.. This is obviously grossly over-simplifying things, but I think you can see my point.. I think a guy's *best* cards are his personality. If he pulls out a funny/cheeky/clever remark, it will get a girl's attention. Women, IMO, are slightly less visually-inclined than men, so the idea of a man getting all dressed-up is a bit silly.. Women may be able to make themselves more visually appealing, but they are catering to "what men want".. The fact that men don't have this option is beside the point.. "What women want" is character/personality.. So men have just as much opportunity to impress as women - they just don't seem to have a clue how to use what they've got to get our attention. Actually.. Not *all* men are clueless.. But the ones who don't get this important point are the ones missing out. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Man.. I remember hearing about that incident.. Severe internal bleeding.. Ewwww... I can imagine some pretty kinky shit, but bum-love with something hung like a horse (a horse, for instance), is not something that appeals.. I'm not convinced it's necessarily animal cruelty, or that it would encourage someone to abuse people.. But that being said, it's totally unnatural.. Yuk. (We really should have a green/puke emoticon!) "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

An *excellent* thread hijack everybody - nicely done

The question was never "do I look attractive" or "do I look ugly".. It was "do I look crazy". Commenting on my looks (even if positive) is besides the point. Unless of course you were responding to something I said. This is just a stupid stand-alone one-liner. You could at least have made an effort to be funny or clever. Even if that was meant in jest, you would benefit from reading the fucking question. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

--------------------------------------------------------- Better give a shit. One of your love ones will have the funeral director put that psychotic smile on you while your in the box.

I don't give a shit what happens to me when I'm dead. As long as it's whatever option that is least upsetting to my loved ones. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

That's bullshit. You're really very cute. Most everyone hates their own photos. We're our own worst critics and it can be especially bad if we're insecure(and hey guess what, most skydivers are). The trick with getting photos of yourself that you do like is to have lots and lots and lots of photos taken of you. You'll hate most of them. Some you'll find tolerable and a couple you'll end up liking. It's NOT bullshit.. I have maybe a dozen pictures of me where I look "attractive" (as opposed to goofy).. Most of the time my eyes are shut, or I'm in the middle of talking, or I'm making a silly face.. The funny thing is that it's not me who is/was critical of those pictures - I actually *like* those pictures!! Some guy just told me I smiled too much and it made me look like a lunatic.. I honestly couldn't see what he was talking about - I thought I looked quite pretty!! Which is why I put it to the vote here.. I've never thought of myself as extremely "intense".. Just that I have a big grin. I don't dislike my grin, but I think we can all agree it's very teeth-y!! I have other pics on there, but since they all appear quite small and you don't see my face that well, I put those two in because they're more "close-up", they're very "me" and they show what I look like. And whoever made the comment about cropping the pic.. When I joined match, I read the criteria for uploading pics, and it clearly stated that you mustn't have anyone other than yourself in the shot.. I'm not the only one who has cut people out of their pics!! At least in mine it's not an ex - I'm sandwiched between two very hot (and very gay!) men, ha ha ha!! Anyway, I've started seeing a friend of mine very recently - someone I haven't met through match.. So far no sparks, but something could always develop

Excellent choices, to avoid looking psychotic. Yes - that's what I was going for

Damnit, where did I put that leash. Careful.. Those big teeth hurt when I bite (Obviously, I'm dressed for a Halloween party - in case anyone thinks this is normal for me!) "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Ok.. So I had some new pictures taken tonight and thought I'd update my profile.. Thoughts? "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

I like your first answer better - I'm gonna go with "I'm just scaring off the men who couldn't handle me anyway" "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Always take advice with a bit of caution.. I'm a small jumper and as such everyone told me a 135 should be fine (my exit weight is about 120).. So on the face of things, sounds like an ok ratio, no? WELL.. At something like 20 or 30 jumps I bought a Sabre 135.. The smallest I had jumped before this was a 170.. The lines are SIGNIFICANTLY shorter on a 135, making it much more responsive - even on a docile Sabre.. I never hurt myself, but that doesn't mean that canopy was appropriate for me at the time.. I jump the same gear years later and when I haven't jumped for a while it still manages to seem faster than I remember it.. The fact that you're asking the question at all makes me think you know it's too small but you're trying to convince yourself otherwise.. There's nothing wrong with being cautious and downsizing when you're ready. Get a rig which will allow you to just swap the main once you want to downsize. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss

Holy crap - where are you buying your jumpsuit?? I had mine custom-made and it was $200.. You can buy used for as little as $50. "There is no problem so bad you can't make it worse." - Chris Hadfield « Sors le martinet et flagelle toi indigne contrôleuse de gestion. » - my boss