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#2 is probably the one that stands out the most to me: I think this is very important, at least I know it's very important to me. I can deal with disagreements till the cows come home and I'm fine with people expressing their hurt and anger by talking about it, or even pouting if talking isn't possible. However, as soon as someone yells at me I get really angry and hurt and pretty much shut down. It also feels like a major violation of trust to me. I suppose a lot of it is personal expression style. When I'm angry, beyond the point of being able to continue talking about it rationally, I become really icy and sarcastic. I can in turn deal with that from other people (not that it's a good thing at all; it certainly isn't). I don't do the yelling thing and when other people do it freaks me out big time and my respect and trust for that person suffers a major blow.

NICK!!!! I've really missed you! Second let me just give a big AWWWWWWWW and my deepest congrats! I'm so happy for you and proud of you! -Kevin

Now wait, let's not jump to any conclusions. It's always possible that his niece has a very butch look and style and enjoys wearing formal menswear, whereas Matty on the other hand may have a very youthful, feminine appearance. We mustn't make assumptions! LOL, good picture, dude!

I love these quotes and this thread! Good find, Jack

Welcome, Drew! I'm glad everything worked out -Kevin

Welcome to the forum, Nicole!! It's great to have you here -Kevin

Happy Birthday!!!

It was my understanding of the chapter that The Scar had not seen them, or rather not noticed them. Crammed into the Jetta on each other's laps? Or maybe strap a few to the roof and stick Jane in the trunk Very exciting chapter! In many ways it does seem like the "calm before the storm" yet it was definitely exciting and eventful in its own right! I can't wait to read more -Kevin

Happy 23rd birthday, Luigi! (The scary thing is that you were still a teenager when we met! At this rate you'll pass me up in a couple of years ) -Kevin

I just wanted to wish Luc a very special and happy birthday All the best for a fantastic year!

Dude, this is so awesome!! I'm so happy for you! It's so great that it all worked out so well! Congrats! -Kevin

Happy Birthday!

I believe the term has been coined. I've personally used it on several occasions and also heard it on television before (Queer As Folk I believe).

LOL, Mark's got a point; both when I think about it and when I do it I'm versatile

Wow! I had never even heard of Diversity but checked out the youtube clip out of curiosity That was amazing!

I think that the key thing to being satisfied while single and being satisfied while partnered is being willing and able to reach out - emotionally - to the people you care about. I have a very satisfying, significant emotional relationship with a good number of people and even when I'm "alone" I don't feel "lonely" because I know that if I need them they're only a text/call/drive away. If I were with someone right now I still think it would be imperative that I would be willing to open up and express myself to that person - and have a reasonable expectation that they would respond favourably - otherwise I would not feel satisfied in the relationship.

My initial guess is that this is a reference used by The Scar for one of his operatives.

I really like this piece. It's very playful yet also very powerful. I really like the overall rhythm and tone a great deal. Excellent job!

Very evocative piece! It has so much sadness, mixed with dulled resentment in it. All the religious questioning, combined with the themes of peer pressure and rejection make this add up to a very relevant and easily indentifiable piece for countless people who have experienced a tumultuous teenage romance. Great job!

I largely agree except that the last stanza, together with the first, seem to "frame" the whole poem. They make it into more a narrative told to another youth. I think that by and large the first stanza is needed to set the story, and I think the last stanza works well with it.

If this were a short story then I would critique the characters. Since it is instead a blog, I shall not.

HAHAHA! I love it so far

LOL, you guys will be singing another tune if he ever happens to mug Vic. Officer: "Can you describe him?" Vic: "Yes, and I can also give you his license plate number and street address." Congrats on the good health and successful "research," Vic -Kevin

Happy Birthday, Rob!! I hope you have a truly amazing day and may the coming year bring you all the good things you deserve -Kevin