CuriousByNature

Those must have been quite the blips on the radar screen...

Many cultures eat carp - particularly those that rely on freshwater fish in areas far from a coastline. So technically, I would say that goldfish would be a possible menu item if allowed to grow to a marketable size, but why bother if other species of carp are available without the need to crossbreed for external appearance?

The other possibility is that he honestly assumed he was bisexual because he had conflicting and complicated feelings for both men and women. Given the compounding issue of his former beliefs, I imagine his journey to express his truth may be more convoluted than simply avoiding admitting he is gay. I'm not very familiar with all the terminology, but doesn't 'queer' include bisexuality - perhaps being an even broader label than bisexual? He mentions wanting to marry a man, but that doesn't preclude him from still being bisexual, does it?

Just to clarify, I only made the comment about you being socially awkward because you referred to yourself as being socially awkward in your post back on December 26, 2021. This was in the string 'Nevermind', and you wrote: "I am socially awkward. I don't think I can handle the night club environment around so many people. I am also not that young (late 30s)." I agree that language differences are a significant consideration, and English is very difficult to learn as an adult, from what I've heard. Nobody should ever call anyone stupid or dumb, whether or not that person is making the statement based on race, or any other characteristic. When I made the post about social awkwardness, it was out of concern that you may have been alienated by the forum. It's good to see you are back

Well, he is a pirate after all. Now had he shown up with a parrot on his shoulder...

Well, he's clearly not a travel agent.

I think he might have meant, "Just imagine he (the one who was sapped) decides to find my homie and beat him up just for (me) making this thread about that encounter. At least that is how I was reading in, particularly given the OP's disclosure that English is not his first language. Even when English is the first language it is difficult at times to properly represent three separate individuals in one sentence by pronoun, and also keep it clear - at least for me! LOL

Wow those places look great. And compared to many 3-bed apartments in Toronto and Vancouver, they seem like a good deal even with the exchange rate. But those monthly fees are huge...

Merry Xmas to you too :)

I have a feeling I would not enjoy it that much either, but I don't have any experience in that area so can't say for sure. It would be interesting to hear from others why they find it appealing. I expect I'm missing something.

@nycboi I empathize that your friend's actions led to a big reaction from the other guy, whether rightly or wrongly. But the consensus amongst posters seems to be that your friend shouldn't have assumed that even a gentle slap would be okay with everyone. Perhaps this will be a learning experience for him, and one that did not end up being too costly in the long run. It may be that he just has to admit to himself that it was an unfortunate choice to have made, and then move on to better future experiences.

Perhaps you are more hung than you realize, or maybe he has only been with guys who are less hung than you? I'm always confused by the term 'well hung' because there isn't really a definition for it, is there?

Even though your friend thought it was acceptable behaviour, for whatever reason the slap seemed to have triggered something in the other guy. I imagine slapping someone in the face could be considered quite offensive, especially if it came unexpectedly. We have the information you have provided about the context from your friend's perspective, but the perspective of the other guy is something we can only guess at. I'm not sure that the other guy necessarily over-reacted. If he was used to that sort of foreplay, then I could see it as an over-reaction, but we don't know if that is the case. He may have been acting quite reasonably if the slap had triggered something particularly upsetting or disturbing to him. The mixture of lust and violence (even in the form of a slap) is not going to be received positively by a lot of people - especially if they don't know each other super well. Perhaps your friend can reach out to this person, apologize for the slap, and hopefully the other guy will let him know why he reacted so strongly?

Not a lawyer here, but I think offering money or compensation for any sexual act is considered solicitation, and therefore is something that can be prosecuted regardless whether or not money changed hands.

Which is one reason why I only buy unopened packaged of Fruit of the Loom. And because most doctors recommend at least some fruit each day.

Of course there's a risk in wearing underwear made from bamboo....

The Celts displaced the original inhabitants of Ireland around 2000 years ago. The original settlers or colonizers had been there several thousand years already. In the early Middle Ages the Irish colonized much of northwest Scotland, destroying the culture and language of the Picts.

I agree. And living in a city that is popular with tourists reinforces the notion that it is a desireable place to be.

I'm not familiar with either KC or St.L., but it sounds like relocating may be a good idea. I think there are lots of places that do not get progressively worse. Perhaps do some online searches and look for the best cities for the various characteristics you prioritize. But first really know what your priorities are for a good quality of life, and be honest with yourself about which priorities are negotiable.

It allows me to live vicariously through the experiences of those who have more excitement in their lives than I have!

Reports indicate the actor has died at the venerable age of 96. He was also a survivor of Auschwitz, where numerous family members of his were murdered.

This forum has some strings with good stories - I'm thinking of the 'True Travel Stories' thread, but since the pandemic that has not really been updated much. There is also a blog done by @BenjaminNicholas which has really good stories based on his experiences, and it's thoroughly readable because he is a great writer as well. Sorry, I can't recall its title at the moment and can't search from this old phone...

I have never met with anyone, so perhaps my view is not necessary - but I wonder if a better approach is to just say, "Thanks for the info, I'll be in touch if I decide to proceed", rather than stating that you do not pay that much? He may have thought you were trying to negotiate with him. Donation requests follow the same laws of supply and demand as anything else, I imagine, and if his requested amount is indeed too much, he may need to adjust it accordingly at some point. Regardless, I think it is important to respect the donation amount he has chosen, even if it means you decide not to meet.

I wondered about that. I thought it was only approved for people who are 45 and under, because the vast majority of people will have been exposed to it by that age. I'm one of the outliers, who is now over 45 but has never been sexually active. So I would hope I could still be eligible for that vaccine... but I wonder if any pharmacy has ever dealt with someone who is still a virgin at almost 50. I feel like I am the last Dodo bird - LOL

I suppose if the homeowner's and Heche's insurance is insufficient to cover costs, then it is understandable to sue the estate. But it would be a second tragedy for the kids if they end up without any financial stability.