CuriousByNature

If you know your Cornish history, traditionally, the men of Cornwall always placed a Cornish Pastie over each nipple before heading down into the tin mines.

Perhaps we should simply split the difference, and everyone be okay with showing one nipple. 😆

I though this was the case for most men - gay, bi, or straight... lol.

Mentioning race on this forum will generally be met with accusations of racism, and at times I would agree that such accusations are warranted. In this case you're speaking from your own personal experience and not making a blanket statement about everyone who is of a certain race. But that said, some might understandably wonder what the point is to mention race at all, in this context? Just a thought to consider, perhaps.

I guess it wouldn't matter as long as the experiences are electrifying.

Maybe his new name will be Tesla?

They do exist, unfortunately, and it's horrible. But thankfully I haven't encountered anything like that. I'm not into social media, so I'm not aware of some of this stuff. Just awful. I wouldn't consider anyone who espouses violence against anyone to represent Christianity, but I know there are people who wear a cloak of Christianity in order to spread their own hatred. Like wolves in sheep's clothing.

@Jamie21 you'll have to come visit Canada, but likely no outcalls in the following towns... Balzac, Alberta Climax, Saskatchewan Nut Mountain, Saskatchewan Smuts, Saskatchewan Finger, Manitoba Crotch Lake, Ontario Old Cummer, Ontario Anse a Mouille-Cul (Wet Ass Cove), Quebec Brise-Culotte (Crotchless Underpants), Quebec Sackville, New Brunswick Balls Creek, Nova Scotia Ecum Secum, Nova Scotia Blow Me Down, Newfoundland Come by Chance, Newfoundland Dildo, Newfoundland Granny's Hole, Newfoundland Spread Eagle, Newfoundland Yeah, it seems that the founders of many Canadian towns were a bunch of pervs. LOL. But just to be clear, the capital of Saskatchewan is Regina, not Vagina.

When I see the name Onslow, I can only imagine this guy...

Of course not, but I don't believe that giving up the last word means agreement. In my experience with people who are Christian, I don't think any would ever advocate for brutal punishment of same sex intimacy. It might seem disgusting or gross some people out, but that's not the same as brutal punishment.

I'm wondering why it is so important having the last word? Even about one's own beliefs. It seems that many people think having the last word means they have 'won'. But there doesn't have to be a 'winner'. Nor do we always have to be 'right'. I think that sometimes letting someone else have the last word is the best thing for a given situation.

The best bang for your buck... 😆

I think there are ways to do this without harming the relationship. If you look at it from his perspective, he probably wants you to share in what he has found for himself. In my experience, the vast majority of Christians would not keep proselytizing once a person makes it clear that they are not interested. Perhaps tell him that you really appreciate your time together, and while you understand he wants you to share in his beliefs and its benefits, you have your own beliefs and it makes you very uncomfortable having these types of discussions and feeling pressured by him. If he doesn't stop, that might be a signal that the relationship needs to end, and you can tell him that you won't be able to continue meeting. True Christians would never want to hurt anyone or harm a relationship with someone - they believe what they have experienced is the greatest gift in their lives and they want others to enjoy it as well.

I'm talking to you...

No second chance because you believe his explanation/apology wasn't genuine? Or is there another reason not to try again?

It is definitely racist to assume black people are dangerous. But it is foolish to wander through a dark park looking for drugs. That is the issue - she was foolish to be doing that irrespective of anyone's race.

You aren't willing to subscribe because you're really Vivica A Fox? I thought you were great in Kill Bill.

I normally travel solo, so the single supplement is something I have to consider. Unfortunately Norwegian and Celebrity rarely have one that is less than a 100% surcharge. Every so often there's a good deal, so I jump at those.

Have a great time! I like the freestyle aspect of Norwegian, and lived near Vancouver once upon a time...

Which line and departure port for this cruise?

Isn't that a photo of the forum's very own @Joshie lifting weights? Or do my synapses deceive me?

I haven't hired a masseur before, but referring to himself as a 'masseuse' could give me pause. Especially if English is assumed to be his first language.

This must have been very disappointing for you. I'm sorry to hear this happened. My question to him would be whether he thought of you as a friend before he knew there was a service you could potentially provide him for free? Maybe he's young and ignorant, but it sounds like he's lost a good client because he wasn't able to value your time as much as you have repeatedly and consistently valued his. That is not a friendship. He's the one who lost out - especially since very few people can say that Barbra Streisand helped them with their resume.

Are there any in particular you would recommend to the OP, or other newbies?

Any extras?