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Dave, No "picking on" involved here, just an inside joke Now, come on out of the corner... you can do it... just a little further... There now, feel better? That's better! By the way, I saw your picture on your profile, remembering after I see it of course, that I have seen it before, but... next picture I see, you better have on your new jeans and Chris Love ya, Viv

Hi Dom!! So many questions... I guess I will give a very vague answer and then explain why. I think it totally depends on the people in the relationship. Duh, I know. :wacko: I say this because it seems to get easier to be in a relationship with a big age difference, in my opinion (my husband and I are only eleven months apart), as you get older. For example Dom, right now you are 21 so that would make this potential partner 34. Now, most 21 year olds are probably close to finishing college or starting grad school, or they have just started their career in whatever they got a degree in and are focused more on work or school. But this 34 year old is at a place now where he can slow down, so to speak, in his career and focus more on building a family. It is hard to do what both people want when you are in two different places in your lives. If you have the same long term goals, and understand that each person will have goals for their own life as well, it is possible to make it work. Now, I am 28 so my potential partner would be 41 and I don't know if I could see myself with a 41 year old. Also, I have issues with death because my parents died when I was 18(Dad) and 21(Mom) so I would worry that this person would die and leave me without a partner to finish out OUR life. In high school, one of my teachers married a man 10 years younger because she said that men outlive women by 10 years and then they would die together. Now, I am not naive enough to think that it would really work out this way. I am well aware of the fact that I could walk out my front door tomorrow and be killed by a bus or something. So, I guess it is about that spark or if you click together. As you get older it seems that you would be able to get to a place where you could be happy together, but I think it would definately be a hard road to travel and a long way to get there. Maybe this is where the saying 'an old soul' comes from. Like that might be why someone 13 years older would click with someone so much younger. I do believe however, that no matter the age or circumstance, if you want to make a relationship work with two willing partners, you can through respect, compromise and communication... There now... Viv

Ok, so I have been thinking alot about this since Micheal and I said that TOU would make a great movie. I like Tom Welling for the part of Quinn except that he doesn't seem mysterious enough to me. For Quinn I like Stephen from the show Laguna Beach on MTV. I don't really watch the show, but he is CUTE!! and has mystery in his eyes. MTV- Stephen For Jude, I was thinking maybe Jesse Mccartney, singer/actor. Jesse McCartney I am trying to keep in mind that these guys are supposed to be in high school or of that age group. I am still working on Taylor, Marissa, Bree, and Brad... Viv

Snowey!!!! (clapping) Yay! I am happy for you. I knew you had it in you, or at least wanted to. Something tells me we have Mark to thank for that. I guess we'll keep him around a little longer, what do you say? Vivian

Snowey, You must have a mirror in your pants, cause I can see myself in them... There is a first time for everything, plus Mark probably asked you what kind of watch you wear... I think that counts too Viv

Snowey, It would be no contest, with you being the winner, of course! I would even look you in the eye and tell you that, if you would quit staring at the ground... and open those beautiful eyes with really looooooong eyelashes that make all the girls jealous... Hang in there, Mark will be yours forever I'm sure, since you are the top dog!! Now, with my tail between my legs... Love you guys, Viv

Mark... If you must know... right now, not much!! Love Ya, Viv (hoping mark remebers that we are both married)

Hi Com!! Interesting question you are asking here.... Well, I guess I should tell you that I am a "housewife" but I also do work, but still I am here reading instead of reading romance novels. My husband doesn't really get it, but I think that has more to do with the fact that he doesn't understand 1) why they are gay male stories that I am interested in and 2) why some people are gay at all. Now, I have read romance novels before, but to me anyway, what you write is so much more meaningful and real than some burning loins and a heaving bosom. Now, as far as the age goes, there are teenage story lines, like Sweet Valley High fo example, and in those stories there are people under the age of 18 participating in parts of a sexual relationship, that is not to say that they actually have sex, I don't know, but I think that a bookstore could have an "adult" section or the stories could be sold at an adult bookstore, though I have never actually been to one, so I don't know if that is the type of place you would want your stories to be sold at. To my knowledge, lots of kids under 18 are looking at adult magazines, websites, watching porn on TV or on the net, and actually having sex, so in my opinion, it isn't necesarily an age thing, but a realistic and informative way for people to learn that maybe they aren't the only ones out there feeling the way that they do or to learn how it fels to be in a loving, respectful relationship, and how it feels to be screwed over or outed or teased or bullied because of your sexuality and who you choose to love. That said, you would stand to make more money if you were published and sold, but I guess that depends if you are in it for the money, or because you are an amazing human being who is able to share experiences, information and help teach the world that we are all the same and everyone deserves to be loved no matter their sexuality. I for one, have been a big fan for a while, I think that your stories were the first I read, I have read your sections on your site regarding your sexuality as well, and I do appreciate that you are an amazing person who has some real talent for writing! Keep it up Com, Love ya, Vivian

Mark, I would like to think of us as agroup of adults/friends who can communicate our opinions in a safe and mature way, providing we all understand that everyone equally has that right and desire to do so as well. Whether we are discussing a story, an article, or something personal, I myself, like to know what other people think. Viv PS. I wear a silver fossil watch with a purple face, what does that mean?

Ok Com, I just finished Kiss of an Angel 2 and I am still grinning... I love that Ariel might just get it together long enough for Tyler to make him think he is cool, so he will stop worrying and freakin out so much. He seems like such a sweet guy you just want everything to work out for him and for Tyler too. You are definately the king today... :king: great chapter, really! Smiles and Hugs, Your devoted reader/fan, Vivian

Conner, Whoa... I didn't mean to upset you and I am glad that you can understand that people might have a different opinion on things than you. But, I think you misunderstood what I was trying to say. I was trying to say that not only parents, but society too, put different emphasis on what to teach boys than girls while they are being raised, one of those things being relationship skills. So, basically, I am agreeing with you, besides I know that in my relationship that after 13 years I am definately the "manager" of it. Ask my husband, he is the first to admit it. I was only trying to say that parents can teach these skills to their kids if they realize it is an issue, instead of being raised as they were... Now, no need for the soapbox on my end... Friends? Viv

I tend to agree with Zot on this. There is definately a differece in the way we raise our boys and our girls, though I try not to do that myself. I think it falls solely on the shoulders of the parents. Like, for example, how some parents will let there sons date at 14 because it is "macho" or whatever to do that, but their daughters have to wait until 16 or even later, because they are the ones who can get pregnant. Overlooking the fact totally that their son could impregnate a girl just as easily and that can be just as difficult a situation to deal with, that is if you have any sense of morality. I guess it really depends on the type of parent you are and if you know what type of human being you are trying to contribute to the world or not. Viv

Hi Jules! Happy birthday... Do you feel older yet? Hope it's a great day for ya. Viv

Hey Com, 1. I heard that about you... 2. Waiting anxiously, impatiently, pacing the floors, keeping me up at night... which brings me to #3 3. *whispering* It doesn't seem like you need any suggestions, but I am sure I could think of some ideas if you really need help. It could become painful if not taken care of, if you know what I mean... Viv

This story is really great!! I have been reading it on Nifty. Thanks Zot!! for the wonderful story. Viv

Hmmmm... well, I... loved it!! You knew that! Never doubted you for a second Dom. Always great writing from you! Can't wait for 17 now, I think my tolerance level for waiting becomes shorter between each chapter. Anyway this is me, waiting impatiently, for another great chapter... still waiting... and waiting... and waiting :wacko: Viv

Couple things here: 1. That would be dudette or chick or something... but I definately don't have the right equipment to be called dude 2. Just finished the new chapter for New Kid in School and... of course it is great, terrific, outstanding... I could go on you know. Go on, OK, wonderful, amazing, funny, had enough yet? 3. The trick to the hurting face thing is you just have to ummmm... well, use it for something else for a while, you know, like they say... walk it off!! Viv

I hate it when... I finally take the time to sit down and watch a movie I have heard great things about and the ending just sucks! Example you say, well I just happen to have one... TITANIC OMG, after the whole movie at the end, I mean really, if he loved her that much, why wouldn't he find another piece of wood to float on, it was only all over everywhere, or for that matter if she loved him that much why didn't she get off the piece of wood and let him float for a while, I mean come on. What a waste of my time!! Enough said, Viv

Yeah Matt... You are a great writer, I have really loved reading your stories, both Gentle Persuasions and A Taste Of Others. I really do hope that you continue to write and I would love to see Liam gain the confidence in himself that Troy could give him and Troy to see that he could actually be loved or admired by someone for the reasons he so desires. You definately have a great way of telling your stories and I really hope that you know that you have readers who think you write amazing stories. Viv

So, I can officially say that I have read every story on your site but two, and you are an amazing writer. I love how you can end up feeling like you are right there in the story or that you know the characters. It's almost like you expect to run into Eric and Dustin working in the mall or Ricky and Kris while walking around the neighborhood. Of course there is always Randy and Ryan... anyway, just wanted to say thanks for all the great stories! I am really enjoying Billy Chase now also, wondering when his life will collide with Jamie Cross, or Brandon. Keep it up, and we will keep reading... Viv

My hero... :sword: What kind of story would it be without all the cliffhangers... Again the hopless romantic in me tells me it will all work out... I hope Thanks, Viv

So, I love QAF!! I guess I am just a poor hopeful sap waiting for Brian to FINALLY tell Justin that he loves him with words , but I do have to give to him the fact that he does usually show it through his actions, except for the whole sleep with every guy breathing thing. Aside from that, I am glad that they have it on TV and I was even more glad to hear that some of the actors were straight, proving again that we all are just people, and that the message that gay people want to have the chance to live and love like everyone else is being portrayed. I am really sad that it will be ending, but thank goodness for DVD'S right? No, we can see it whenever we want. Viv

Well, I'm thinking that as much "drama" as Quinn has in his life and with dealing with his own self acceptance, Jude likes that Quinn is "real" as he stated in the story. Drama... yes, but also honesty, like when Quinn said, "Yeah, but the problem is that when I

OK... so my answer is over or from the top. I guess it really doesn't matter since it works the same no matter which side you pulled it from, but... and I HATE to admit this... but I have actually been unable to supress my control freak tendencies and have switched it in other people's bathrooms so it is the "right" way. I know, I know, I have some issues, but who doesn't? The "up" side to this "stupid" topic is that at least we all use TP... Viv