tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14457001.post113374063341154152..comments2024-01-31T09:33:05.146-08:00Comments on Two World Collision: Finding Mr. RightErichttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03948061964482528393noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14457001.post-1134846509977020812005-12-17T11:08:00.000-08:002005-12-17T11:08:00.000-08:00Hey guys, Eric is going to have no problem dating ...Hey guys, Eric is going to have no problem dating I've seen him in social gathering he really now know how to work a room. You are become a great extrovert now in fact I bet you half the guys there would loved to have gone on a date with him. In fact he will be dating long before this old troll does.;)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14457001.post-1134452657408782222005-12-12T21:44:00.000-08:002005-12-12T21:44:00.000-08:00wow Troy, I actually really do appreciate that. I...wow Troy, I actually really do appreciate that. It makes alot of sense. Yeah, i've gotten mixed responses regarding the whole making a list/having expectations kind of thing. It sounds like categorizing my list can actually help me further consider what it is i'm really wanting in a guy and what it is i would simply like in a guy. <BR/><BR/>thanks Troy!<BR/>EricErichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03948061964482528393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14457001.post-1134450559942814452005-12-12T21:09:00.000-08:002005-12-12T21:09:00.000-08:00You are going to have so much fun. When I first a...You are going to have so much fun. When I first allowed myself to date guys I finally got excited about thinking through what I wanted in a date and potential mate. A friend of mine suggested I make a list of the kinds of characteristics you mention and then put each item into one of three categories. Non-negotiable (deal makers/breakers), maybe negotiable (pretty important), definitely negotiable (not as important as I thought). I know, kind of self-helpy, but I found the process made me a little more realistic without letting me compromise my values. Good luck and enjoy getting to know folks.Troyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06217080135208600210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14457001.post-1134300623641764962005-12-11T03:30:00.000-08:002005-12-11T03:30:00.000-08:00angel - you are so sweet!damien - thanks, The Mand...angel - you are so sweet!<BR/><BR/>damien - thanks, The Mandates sounds interesting. =)<BR/><BR/>mark - ha! that's the million dollar question eh? From the beginning i approached this journey on the fence haven't I? the answer to this may end up in a future blog post but for now... i'll say that i'm still journeying through this. I'm "inclined" towards side A but haven't formed concrete conclusions. It's just that all of this is just theory for me. Someone from all sides can make a good point about anything but the truth is, i'm never gonna get off the fence if I don't see for myself what the Lord places on my heart. So i'll go on a few dates with established boundaries and i'll stay close in prayer to discern conviction or peace.Erichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03948061964482528393noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14457001.post-1133816429528220062005-12-05T13:00:00.000-08:002005-12-05T13:00:00.000-08:00Curiosity question: if you're dating does that mea...Curiosity question: if you're dating does that mean you've come to a conclusion on the "question"?Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06559254262445527142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14457001.post-1133792536047215842005-12-05T06:22:00.000-08:002005-12-05T06:22:00.000-08:00For a humorous take (and some potentially good adv...For a humorous take (and some potentially good advice) on the gay dating scene, read <I>The Mandates</I> by Dave Singleton. My Partner and I got a copy when we first started dating and enjoyed it a lot. It doens't come at things from a Christian perspective (it is humor, after all), but it may open your eyes to some of the more glaring mistakes to avoid.<BR/><BR/>If you think you may be going overboard in the "meat market" mode, ask how your behavior compares to your straight Christian friends who are dating. It's not all the same, but you may pick up some hints on what is appropriate by looking at what seems to work for those whose principles you admire.Michael Doddhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00942287172727040371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-14457001.post-1133753489015206622005-12-04T19:31:00.000-08:002005-12-04T19:31:00.000-08:00I don't think you sound superficial at all when yo...I don't think you sound superficial at all when you say you're looking for someone cute. <BR/><BR/>If you said you would only date someone who had no more than 2% body fat, and looked exactly like Brad Pitt, I might say that was superficial. ;)<BR/><BR/>Good luck finding Mr. Right, I've got my fingers crossed for you :)The Rainbow Zebrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10556423049067122472noreply@blogger.com