Azelma wrote:
He was also probably wishy-washy about the whole idea since he didn't decide on doing it on his own...Zaryi suggested it.
You're missing the full context. The issue was this particular individual, not the idea itself.
Boredalt wrote:
First, am I the only one who could see Aestu completely falling for this woman who was so willing to fully engage him?
If I'm "falling for this woman", then why was I totally uninterested in having a relationship of any sort, and walked away and never looked back?
Boredalt wrote:
I imagine that he selected one who was at least mildly attractive, but this had to be a bonus.
Incorrect assumption.Boredalt wrote:
Can you imagine the epic conversations these two might have about any subject with neither giving an inch?
Most people are pretty set in their irrational and self-serving thinking. She's the rule and not the exception in that regards. She's no different than 99% of Americans of both genders these days.
She types in meticulous grammar but is clearly neither intelligent nor thoughtful, which are qualities I value in a legitimate relationship.
Boredalt wrote:
Secondly, I wondered why you intentionally derailed the date, Aestu. Was this conversation your actual goal, and not an actual date?
I made my reasons clear. My reasons were rational and consistent with my words and actions.
If you refuse to believe me because you can see only the reflection of your own ways of thinking, then that's your prerogative.
Boredalt wrote:
Lastly (and this is for everyone), what do you expect/need from a woman/man? Do you want an intellectual equal, or someone who adores you? Do you want a submissive, or someone who is willing to knock heads searching for a compromise? I just wonder if you can know it when you see it if you don't know what you're looking for.
Now
there's a blanket statement.
Answer is, I want either sex, or something more.
If I just want sex, then I want someone straightforward, low on emo/maintenance, who has no difficulty expressing preferences and accommodating mine in turn, and of course with high libido.
If I want more, then I want someone who is highly intelligent, aggressive, thoughtful, principled, curious, fearless, and without social restraint. Unfortunately, very few women meet those criteria.
I honestly would not care whether she accepted her place as a submissive or an equal, so long as she adheres to all the terms of that role.
If you want to be submissive, don't second-guess me.
In turn, I'll carry the extra weight.
If you want to be an equal, I expect you to bring your own initiative.
In turn, I will respect you and your prerogatives as I would my own.
Unfortunately, most women want it both ways.
I am wise and experienced enough to know that love is pretty much arbitrary. If you put a hen and a rooster in the same coop, you're going to wind up with eggs. Same is true with people, by design. If the two are reasonably compatible, "love" is irrelevant.
I don't care about being adored. I am by nature a cold person and find mushiness awkward. I only want trust, respect, and emotional intimacy. Basically, I want the girl to stand there and keep talking while I use the toilet, and vice versa. Metaphorically speaking. Mostly. Actually I don't mind admitting that one of my more bizarre fetishes is small talk during sex.
And let's be honest. I wouldn't date a girl in a wheelchair. By the same token, why would a girl date me when there's a zillion morons out there willing to play their stupid hypocritical games? I don't care to compete, and I'm not going to.