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D.J.
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I'm a Nice Guy
Started this discussion. Last reply by David F. yesterday. 41 Replies 0 Likes
I'm a nice guy but I'm also a Nice Guy, to my detriment. If you've read the main blog long enough you'll know what I mean. I'm insecure and full of baseless anxiety. Now that I know what the problem…Continue
Let Down in a Relationship
Started this discussion. Last reply by Neil Hannan Jun 6. 21 Replies 0 Likes
Gents, I've been seeing a girl for a little less than a month and she's already let me down big. We're both under the legal drinking age (not by much at this point) but I still disapprove of underage…Continue
Expectations in Relationship Building
Started this discussion. Last reply by D Whaler Mar 18. 23 Replies 0 Likes
Gents,I apologize for yet another thread on relationships. I feel the forum has been full of them lately. Nonetheless, I couldn't find anywhere this topic had been addressed previously.What…Continue
When to throw in the towel
Started this discussion. Last reply by C. Grant Jan 24. 17 Replies 0 Likes
When do you throw in the towel, say "I did my damndest," and walk away? When can you draw the line and give up without sacrificing your principles? I'm talking about politics here but I guess this…Continue
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D.J. replied to Daniel 's discussion AoM shop customer service."I do know the shop just transitioned to be something more legitimate and official than the shop you used to place your order. I would try to contact the new people and see if they can be of…"
David F. replied to D.J.'s discussion I'm a Nice Guy"Damn that sucks, sorry to read that. Still you have two choices both are just fine.
One tell her you screwed up and would like to continue. Thats not creepy that's trying to make it work. She could just say NO. At that…"
Rick Shelton replied to D.J.'s discussion I'm a Nice Guy"A critique is an attempt to provide a picture of what is wrong or could be better; think critique of your child's homework. Criticism is simply stating what is wrong with an attempt to belittle the person or without regard to helping make…"
Rick Shelton replied to D.J.'s discussion I'm a Nice Guy"But you've gotta remember "Assertive" starts with Ass. Too often that becomes the primary syllable in the word. Take, for example, the typical 'bad-boy' that seems to be what girls (not women) like. They…"
D.J. replied to D.J.'s discussion I'm a Nice Guy"I'd love to. Except now that we're broken up that could be creepy. "
David F. replied to D.J.'s discussion I'm a Nice Guy"It seems you have mistaken assertive with bossy or controlling. I know my wife's career is important so I back that with her to show my love. When my wife and I where dating and I had a much more variable schedule due to school we…"
Will replied to D.J.'s discussion I'm a Nice Guy"Critique: what we do with a piece of writing, art, &c., so that the producer can improve it.
Criticize: belittle, deride, put down.
Words' boundaries aren't precisely defined, but that's the usual way of it.
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MGM replied to D.J.'s discussion I'm a Nice Guy""The real man recognizes that the needs of both parties are important and probably even that the relationship has its own needs that must be met if it is to survive." Great line. 201 are you from Jersey?"
Rob replied to D.J.'s discussion I'm a Nice Guy"Sorry, Bro.
I'm sorry to hear the bad news but like most others here that's the outcome that I expected too. Otherwise she would not have bluntly told you that other things in her life were more important than you. She was almost…"
Richard replied to D.J.'s discussion I'm a Nice Guy"DJ,
I'm truely sorry that things didn't work out for you.
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Rob replied to D.J.'s discussion I'm a Nice Guy"Glad to hear from you. I was getting worried, especially as the "clock ticks" and you haven't heard back from her, and are getting anxious about it.
Stay strong, engage with friends and family, and stay out of your own head. You need…"
Brian W. Barrett replied to D.J.'s discussion I'm a Nice Guy"Assertiveness in the "I want to spend time with you" should be handled accordingly.
"I'm going to (go or do) on (day) at (time) …"
D.J. replied to D.J.'s discussion I'm a Nice Guy"Well this entire thread is now moot as she has broken up with me. Thanks for everyone's advice though. It'll surely come in handy in my next relationship."
Rick Shelton replied to D.J.'s discussion I'm a Nice Guy"Just as there is a difference between criticizing and critiquing there is a difference between being Assertive and being Ass. She has a job and getting ready for a new job which is and will take up quite a bit of her time. Now you come…"
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A Speech
Posted on March 28, 2012 at 4:12pm 0 Comments 0 Likes
I have been pressed, in the interest of context, to provide the text of a speech I delivered in the recent past. Below the is the transcript of said speech. Judge how you will.
President [redacted], Speaker [redacted], Justice [redacted], and my fellow Senators:
I am up here today to speak to you about the formation of a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, and questioning group at the University of Notre Dame. I want to say, first of all and for…
ContinueComment Wall (2 comments)
- At 2:03am on November 2, 2012,
Larry said…
I read your speech, in its entirety! You're a fine young man!
- At 3:00pm on December 7, 2011,
Michael Morris said… I like your profile picture of Gen. Patton!
Latest Activity
Jacob Salber replied to Chris Hamm's discussion Who Wears a Watch Anymore?"I have worn a watch for so long now that its neither part of my dress or a mere time keeper, it is a part of ME. I feel very odd if I dont have the old Timex strapped on. Plus, Its easier just to glance down and check the time instead of having…"
Joseph Dean Phillips replied to Joseph Dean Phillips's discussion New Poems"Here is a poem that I found a little while ago, very fitting for Father's day. It was written by someone that I know quite well.
The Working FatherBy Bjorn Faknam
He wakes afresh each new morn,With body clean and hair short shorn.Then goes to…"
Joseph Dean Phillips posted a discussionNew Poems
A Poem by some one that I knowTake nothing lightlyBy Bjorn FaknamTake nothing lightly. No vain promise give. Hold your honor tightly, In the one life we live.Do not throw trust away, Whether in you or from you. Live up to it today, In everything you do.Look with respect. Follow honor to the letter. Use the courtesy you expect. Nay, treat them better.No matter what gifts you were given, You are never above yourself. By whatever cause you are driven, Put yourself on the back shelf.Those around…See More
Joseph Dean Phillips commented on Anas Kababo's group The Poetry Club"Here is a poem that I found a little while ago, very fitting for Father's day. It was written by someone that I know quite well.
The Working FatherBy Bjorn Faknam
He wakes afresh each new morn,With body clean and hair short shorn.Then goes to…"
Joseph Dean Phillips joined Anas Kababo's group
The Poetry Club
The Poetry Club is a group for those who love poetry, anyone who is just curious, and everyone in between.See More
Joseph Dean Phillips replied to Christian's discussion Favorite Manly Poems"A poem for Father's Day, by someone I know, admittedly a little late:
The Working FatherBy Bjorn Faknam
He wakes afresh each new morn,With body clean and hair short shorn.Then goes to work, with mind and arm,And works all day, though it holds…"
Liam replied to Liam's discussion Moving towards my first muscle up"Thanks for the advice Sam.
It is interesting that you didn't find the negatives very helpful. The elastic idea is really interesting. I have managed my first reps but what I found was I am taking one arm over the bar before the other, either my…"
Liam replied to Liam's discussion Moving towards my first muscle up"Yes I agree, unfortunately I don't have anything to record myself with. I managed my first poor quality reps the other day which I am thrilled about but my maximum reps of pull ups has fallen significantly in the process (from 12 - 15 down to…"
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