Assumptions

Hey Capitan, if you were in GATE, Mr. Holland would be telling you to question your fundamental assumptions right now. I'll give you a list of the ones you've made that have no basis is fact.

1. Just because I have emotions I automatically cry all the time..this is just wrong, if you actually knew me at all you would know that I'm pretty much the most rational person you will ever meet, and that even when things don't go my way I can almost always see the other point of view...I hardly ever get really angry or upset..and I dont cry easily.

2. I think you're a coward..well I really dont know whether you are or not, if you read carefully you'll know that the words I used were "in case"

3. I wouldnt be able to handle talking about these things face to face or if I knew who you were..again, just wrong, I always look for constuctive criticism and ways to improve myself, and my self esteem is just about as solid as you will find everywhere, which comes from a base of rationally justifying the way I am and the ways I act. So no, I wouldnt have a breakdown.

4. That you're a mysogynist...again, there is nothing in my entry about you, its only about the way I think. I said that certain lifestyles wouldnt do anything for me, but I never implied that you thought one way or another about any of them. The only direct thing I said to you was "If not..have fun with what you call your life, and when you realize that you have lived a life without significance, don't come crying to me" I only inferred that your life would turn out to be insignificant because the fact that you're trying to convince me of certain things so passionatley that I guessed you are having some identity issues with your own life. If I guessed wrong, I sincerely apologize, but I make assumptions too.

5. That everyone thinks the way you do..Han Solo and Ahhnold may not be admirable in you books, but there is a reason they are so famous.

6. That having garlic sausage for breakfast is a bad thing.

7. The heyday of romance was in the 1800's..again just wrong..check your history..what is the highest-grossing movie of all time? An idealistic romance that came out in 1997. The greatest romances of all time? 1600ish, 1939, 1942....and a bunch from ancient mythology which has enjoyed a massive resurgence in the last 15 yrs or so. As life becomes more mechanized and regular, I think that people will, and are, looking at romance again as a way to give meaning to their lives. Free Love deal was all 1960s and 1970s.

Ok..well thats a good start on the assumptions...I think Holland would be telling you to write some post-modern self-reflections by now. Having said that..the things you suggest girls like are about the most accurate things you have said yet.

Humour? (PS you spelt it wrong unless youre an american) I figure I have perhaps a more subtle sense of humour than others, but its certainly there.

Mystery? Theres's no mystery with someone who a girl knows is gonna screw her over. It only comes with involved relationships.

Being kept on their toes? Ask any of the girls I have dated, and even some of those with whom it hasnt worked out. If I like someone, they've gotta be on their toes. If they're not sharp they are way less attractive.

Excitement? Romance is way more exciting than pretty much anything else I can think of.

Originality? By your own admission I am not the typical management guy. I consider myself quite unique (see oneandonlyblair.blogspot)

Independence? I think I think I can handle that. "In love the paradox occurs that two become one and yet remain two"..one of my fav quotes..you cant give up your independance..

CONFIDENCE? I can't believe you'd even question that one...I will say one thing about you that I have no way of verifying but I am nonetheless sure is true. My self confidence is better than yours.

Finally, thanks for your advice. As you know if you know me, I love a good debate. You also might want to know the last time I got out-debated was talking to a man named Mark Hopman in April..and again I'm guessing, but i'll wager that he's smarter than you. So by all means, take your best shot. I'll obliterate you. How's that for near arrogance?