What have you learned?

CherryWine · 09-19-2016, 05:18 PM

I've learned that facing your fears is never an easy thing to do. However, when you find the courage to face them, and then you win....well, that's truly one of the best feelings in the world.

Gayandgray · 09-19-2016, 05:34 PM

I have learned that you can't help people that aren't willing to help themselves.

Degotoga · 09-19-2016, 06:09 PM

Just about the time I think I'm ready to jump out there and start dating again, I see someone (or several someone's, as the case may be) do some dishonorable, self-serving shit to someone they supposedly love and it baffles the hell out of me. I've learned that apparently my views on dating and relationships are too old-fashioned for today's dating game. What ever happened to protecting the people you love and defending their honor, especially in their absence?

The JD · 12-17-2016, 01:02 PM

I just learned that the sound of (Medusa playing) bagpipes makes tiny dogs cry.

Orema · 12-17-2016, 02:58 PM

I've learned if I hang around with people who don't believe in me, soon enough I'll stop believing in myself.

I've also learned that people who don't believe in themselves can't believe in me either.

FireSignFemme · 12-17-2016, 06:38 PM

I’ve learned some people aren’t really asking for help, what they actually want is a chance to shoot down all suggestions.

I’ve learned people looking for perfection in a partner, rarely make good partners themselves.

I’ve learned those who blame child abuse for mistakes they continue to make as adults really need to grow up.

I’ve learned the more I avoid abusive people the less often I find myself having to ask myself – Am I forgiving enough?

09-19-2016, 05:34 PM	#2
Gayandgray Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Femme-ish, tomboy lesbian Preferred Pronoun?: She Relationship Status: Together a really long time Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: In my mind? On a tropical island Posts: 4,862 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 13,584 Thanked 12,885 Times in 3,081 Posts Rep Power: 21474850	I have learned that you can't help people that aren't willing to help themselves. __________________

09-19-2016, 06:09 PM	#3
Degotoga Senior Member How Do You Identify?: Stone Butch Preferred Pronoun?: Respectful and situational appropriate ones Relationship Status: Enjoying butchelorhood Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Texas Posts: 3,301 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 7,390 Thanked 4,380 Times in 1,233 Posts Rep Power: 21474852	Just about the time I think I'm ready to jump out there and start dating again, I see someone (or several someone's, as the case may be) do some dishonorable, self-serving shit to someone they supposedly love and it baffles the hell out of me. I've learned that apparently my views on dating and relationships are too old-fashioned for today's dating game. What ever happened to protecting the people you love and defending their honor, especially in their absence? __________________ Don't try to explain yourself to stupid people. You're not the jackass whisperer.

12-17-2016, 01:02 PM	#4
The JD Be the Fearless Bunny How Do You Identify?: Hers. Preferred Pronoun?: he Relationship Status: Medusa’s Snake Charmer Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: This must be the place. Posts: 649 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,740 Thanked 2,677 Times in 540 Posts Rep Power: 21474851	I just learned that the sound of (Medusa playing) bagpipes makes tiny dogs cry. __________________ I don't deserve any credit for turning the other cheek as my tongue is always in it. ~Flannery O'Connor

12-17-2016, 02:58 PM	#5
Orema Superlative Soul Sister How Do You Identify?: Lesbian stone femme Preferred Pronoun?: She, her Relationship Status: Moving in a single file and sometimes a sinner. Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Cottage of Content Posts: 13,676 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 41,471 Thanked 34,732 Times in 8,961 Posts Rep Power: 21474861	Beliefs I've learned if I hang around with people who don't believe in me, soon enough I'll stop believing in myself. I've also learned that people who don't believe in themselves can't believe in me either.

09-19-2016, 05:18 PM	#1
CherryWine Senior Member How Do You Identify?: lesbian femme Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: The Deep South Posts: 2,491 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 11,060 Thanked 10,006 Times in 2,182 Posts Rep Power: 21474847	I've learned that facing your fears is never an easy thing to do. However, when you find the courage to face them, and then you win....well, that's truly one of the best feelings in the world.

12-17-2016, 06:38 PM	#6
FireSignFemme Senior Member How Do You Identify?: N/A Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: WA Posts: 4,434 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 37,962 Thanked 10,280 Times in 3,146 Posts Rep Power: 21474849	I’ve learned some people aren’t really asking for help, what they actually want is a chance to shoot down all suggestions. I’ve learned people looking for perfection in a partner, rarely make good partners themselves. I’ve learned those who blame child abuse for mistakes they continue to make as adults really need to grow up. I’ve learned the more I avoid abusive people the less often I find myself having to ask myself – Am I forgiving enough?