tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513236913461668571.post6551938699373460447..comments2024-02-20T03:51:07.321-05:00Comments on Singletude: A Positive Blog for Singles: Commit to YourselfClever Elsiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16418117983991542947noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513236913461668571.post-11170415995099940862008-02-07T11:37:00.000-05:002008-02-07T11:37:00.000-05:00Elsie, I put this comment on a politics post by mi...Elsie, I put this comment on a politics post by mistake as you know, please post it here in order to maintain continuity, cheers!<BR/><BR/>Additional Additional! Last one on this date, I promise! I realize I may have been a bit harsh about attending occasions for a friend, if you are close to someone it can mean a lot for them if you attend. It's like, I would rather go kayaking with a bunch of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513236913461668571.post-82183437276494978762008-02-07T01:36:00.000-05:002008-02-07T01:36:00.000-05:00Peace--It's good that you know your own mind and a...<B>Peace</B>--It's good that you know your own mind and are comfortable enough with yourself to disregard social conventions when they conflict with your beliefs or values. <BR/><BR/>Like you, I feel more at home in small groups of close friends than in large crowds with their requisite small talk. But each to their own. More extroverted people report feeling energized by the social contact.<Clever Elsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16418117983991542947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513236913461668571.post-56319344627096297972008-02-06T21:17:00.000-05:002008-02-06T21:17:00.000-05:00great post! two thoughts...1) i hate it that when...great post! two thoughts...<BR/><BR/>1) i hate it that when corporations claim they respect your "work/life balance" but that it really only applies to people with spouses and/or kids. i can't stand it that "i have to get home to my wife" is more important than "i want to go for a run before the sun sets." it's infuriating.<BR/><BR/>2) i've spent so much money on bridesmaids dresses that it Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513236913461668571.post-83915026464995639672008-02-06T15:53:00.000-05:002008-02-06T15:53:00.000-05:00Just a small additional comment. I find that weddi...Just a small additional comment. I find that weddings and christenings and so on are attended by married people with children, this I believe is mainly because families relate to each other and choose their friends thus. This is why single people feel out of place at such events, I will make the distinction between feeling out of place and unfulfilled though. Whenever I speak with families or oneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513236913461668571.post-48578141492358514302008-02-05T23:56:00.000-05:002008-02-05T23:56:00.000-05:00I like it Elsie! However, I would like to give my ...I like it Elsie! However, I would like to give my view on social events. I have always been a very solitary person, I find I enjoy my own company and I have varied interests which I enjoy alone. Don't get me wrong though, I do have one or two very close friends with whom I like nothing better than to sit for hours over a fine meal or pastry and set the world to rights. <BR/><BR/>My last partner, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513236913461668571.post-39725043924185078082008-02-04T23:46:00.000-05:002008-02-04T23:46:00.000-05:00Bobby--I like your circular logic. ;)D--Good call ...<B>Bobby</B>--I like your circular logic. ;)<BR/><BR/><B>D</B>--Good call on the bouquets and bridesmaids. Not sure if I could resist the toasts to my immeasurable cleverness, though. ;DClever Elsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16418117983991542947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513236913461668571.post-84381626821331867182008-02-04T13:16:00.000-05:002008-02-04T13:16:00.000-05:00Yes. If I am still shallow AND single in my early ...Yes. If I am still shallow AND single in my early 40's, I will be throwing a HUGE party for myself. I will wear a ridiculous dress (although not white), ridiculously expensive shoes and will have cupcakes and an open bar and dancing. <BR/><BR/>I will NOT have all the embarassing things like throwing a bouquet or toasts or matching bridesmaides. I will expect presents though.dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10548023651671529633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513236913461668571.post-61404583047234166952008-02-04T00:50:00.000-05:002008-02-04T00:50:00.000-05:00"How do you feel about the expenditures singles ar..."How do you feel about the expenditures singles are expected to make without receiving anything in return?"<BR/><BR/>Honestly, I don't really think about it too much. I give what I can and help where I can. Luckily for me, friends don't expect, we work things out.<BR/><BR/>"Have you had trouble affording the costs associated with special events for your married friends or family?"<BR/><BR/>bobbyboyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15941342429838457419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513236913461668571.post-81797162959115791472008-02-04T00:21:00.000-05:002008-02-04T00:21:00.000-05:00What you're talking about is the same principle ev...What you're talking about is the same principle even if it's in a different, less pricey venue. It's couples expecting two for the price of one, and they want <I>you</I> to pick up the tab. Good for you for putting your foot down! Maybe they got Yule confused with the infinitely more selfless holiday Christmas. ;) <BR/><BR/>And, yes, committing to be single for as long as you need to be is an Clever Elsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16418117983991542947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7513236913461668571.post-44084553037595781262008-02-03T23:06:00.000-05:002008-02-03T23:06:00.000-05:00Well, that’s something to think about. I can’t rea...Well, that’s something to think about. I can’t really weigh in too much, only because I have some living to do in order to catch up with you all, but I can understand your philosophic position. Be forewarned, everything I am about to relate to is very superficial and shallow compared to Elsie because at this point, I am a superficial person. Okay, now that that’s out of the way. I know I hate it Wizardryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10180287388143837392noreply@blogger.com