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[snabbott]

I concede. You win, good sir, you win.

Mwa ha ha ha!

However, you've only won the battle, not the war. I'll be back, and with vengeance!

Watch out!

Oh no, it's a POIsonous snake!  

That's right! And he's on MY side!

Ah, but I happen to speak Parseltongue.

Hmmm... that could be a prolem.

[dark-daventry]

I concede. You win, good sir, you win.

Mwa ha ha ha!

However, you've only won the battle, not the war. I'll be back, and with vengeance!

Watch out!

Oh no, it's a POIsonous snake!  

That's right! And he's on MY side!

Ah, but I happen to speak Parseltongue.

Hmmm... that could be a prolem.

Indeed.

[crayauchtin]

Hey I've been out to this community for a while, why shouldn't you be?

Still, coming out is always a big deal and I'm proud of you for telling us!

And to contribute to the sort of current conversation.... I hated all school, from kindergarten straight through college. Hated. School. Still hate school, as student loans are currently ruining my life.

[dark-daventry]

Hey I've been out to this community for a while, why shouldn't you be?

Still, coming out is always a big deal and I'm proud of you for telling us!

And to contribute to the sort of current conversation.... I hated all school, from kindergarten straight through college. Hated. School. Still hate school, as student loans are currently ruining my life.

You're gay? I didn't know. Well, I'm glad to know I'm not the only gay forumer on here!

I'm not a big fan of school, but high school for me was actually enjoyable, probably because I have such great friends that I met half-way through freshman year.

[snabbott]

Hey I've been out to this community for a while, why shouldn't you be?

Still, coming out is always a big deal and I'm proud of you for telling us!

And to contribute to the sort of current conversation.... I hated all school, from kindergarten straight through college. Hated. School. Still hate school, as student loans are currently ruining my life.

You're gay? I didn't know. Well, I'm glad to know I'm not the only gay forumer on here!

I'm not a big fan of school, but high school for me was actually enjoyable, probably because I have such great friends that I met half-way through freshman year.

Wow... somebody hasn't been paying attention.

[dark-daventry]

Hey I've been out to this community for a while, why shouldn't you be?

Still, coming out is always a big deal and I'm proud of you for telling us!

And to contribute to the sort of current conversation.... I hated all school, from kindergarten straight through college. Hated. School. Still hate school, as student loans are currently ruining my life.

You're gay? I didn't know. Well, I'm glad to know I'm not the only gay forumer on here!

I'm not a big fan of school, but high school for me was actually enjoyable, probably because I have such great friends that I met half-way through freshman year.

Wow... somebody hasn't been paying attention.

Well, I don't get around the forums much. I know I should start though... With college being what it is, I barely have time for social interaction. But hey, it's good to know that I'm not the only gay forum member around.

[Sir Perceval of Daventry]

Well, Dark, I say congratulations for having the courage to come out, and in such a public place and manner as well! That takes bravery, and personally, my Gods don't care if you're gay, black, straight or a lesbian, and neither do I. As long as you're a decent human being, that's all that matters at the end of things.

As to myself--I'm a straight guy. I LOVE women, everything about them. I'm an old fashioned romantic and I see things in romantic shades, but I've had horrible luck with women generally. It'd actually probably be better off if I was gay because so many girls see me as this friend they can talk about stuff to than a potential lover.

There's this one girl, I've been IN LOVE with her since 2006. She knows it, but has denied me. We remain friends, but it's very painful to watch her loving men who treat her like crap when I know I'd treat her amazingly. Yet our relationship is a strange one...The first time we ever hung out we made out with each other, for example. Yet she says she loves me only like a brother. Yet the other night--New Years Eve--she invited herself to myself and even willingly slow danced with me.

[dark-daventry]

Well, Dark, I say congratulations for having the courage to come out, and in such a public place and manner as well! That takes bravery, and personally, my Gods don't care if you're gay, black, straight or a lesbian, and neither do I. As long as you're a decent human being, that's all that matters at the end of things.

As to myself--I'm a straight guy. I LOVE women, everything about them. I'm an old fashioned romantic and I see things in romantic shades, but I've had horrible luck with women generally. It'd actually probably be better off if I was gay because so many girls see me as this friend they can talk about stuff to than a potential lover.

There's this one girl, I've been IN LOVE with her since 2006. She knows it, but has denied me. We remain friends, but it's very painful to watch her loving men who treat her like crap when I know I'd treat her amazingly. Yet our relationship is a strange one...The first time we ever hung out we made out with each other, for example. Yet she says she loves me only like a brother. Yet the other night--New Years Eve--she invited herself to myself and even willingly slow danced with me.

You'll find someone, perceval. It takes time. As my friend told me in a very poetic manner, love is like a rose bush. To get the flower, you must first brave the thorns. And believe me, I know how painful love can be. I've been hurt by a few guys, and I've watched others get hurt. It's not that much fun. But I know in the end I'll find someone, and I'm sure you will too. It just takes time and patience.

[Blackthorne]

Don't waste your time on someone who you're "IN LOVE" with, yet they're with someone that "I'm so much better!  I'd treat her better!"

I spent years pining over a girl like that.  Always her support, always there.  She still ran after dirt-bag dudes.  I waited, like a fool.  I finally let it go.... and subsequently met the girl who became my wife later.

It just isn't right to cuckold yourself like that, and wonder WHY she's with dirtbags.  Some girls are just broken and there's NO FIXING IT.


Bt

[Melook]

Good for you Daventry, coming out is a very hard thing to do, personally I have nothing against gays, but the idiots in my lunch.....you don't want to know. I think my school hates me, all of my good friends are in another set for lunch and other periods and I always get stuck with the idiots (No I am not saying I am not smart, the people in my classes are just stupid, besides my english class.)

[dark-daventry]

Good for you Daventry, coming out is a very hard thing to do, personally I have nothing against gays, but the idiots in my lunch.....you don't want to know. I think my school hates me, all of my good friends are in another set for lunch and other periods and I always get stuck with the idiots (No I am not saying I am not smart, the people in my classes are just stupid, besides my english class.)

lol I know how that goes. In middle school and high school, kids are still growing up, and sometimes they don't grow up too well. I've met plenty of people my own age who aren't too fond of gays, or as they like to call me, "those q**** freaks" or some other slur. Hey, what do you know, the forum has a gay filter! I didn't know it filtered words like that! Yippee! Now I don't have to add things to the filter myself! (not that i could anyway... that's an admin ability...) but in any event, take some solace in the following: those idiots won't amount to much. Right now, they may be king. But later on in life? They'll realize that people like you are the future, and that you were right all along.

And I'd have to agree with blackthorne here. I once had a huge crush on a kid I met at camp years ago, and after that summer ended, my crush continued. For three years I was hung up on him. Without contact. Finally, I got Facebook, and we friended each other. Turns out, he was straight. But even after I found out he was straight, I still wanted to see something in him. I later realized it was a lost cause and I should just give up. I told him how I felt about him and left it at that. It was a relief telling him, but he didn't share the same feelings for me. He reiterated that he was straight. So the moral of the story kids is don't get hung up over anyone. It will only end badly. If you're meant to be, you'll find your way back to them in time. I may not be entirely religious, but I do believe in fate and destiny, and of course in true love. But for now? It's best to move on. If she truly likes you, she'll find her way back to you. If not, you'll know it wasn't meant to be.

[Arkillian]

I guess it's a lesson for everyone though. I'm still hung up on a crush I've had for 15 years. I want to tell him, but I don't want to ruin the friendship we have T.T

[dark-daventry]

I guess it's a lesson for everyone though. I'm still hung up on a crush I've had for 15 years. I want to tell him, but I don't want to ruin the friendship we have T.T

15 years? That's.... Wow. I have to give you props for holding on for that long. My advice? Tell him how you feel, and mention you don't want to ruin the friendship you have, but you feel he has a right to know. But then again, I'm no expert in these matters, and I'm only 19.

[KatieHal]

Oh dear me. I hate to sound cynical and harsh, but...if it's been fifteen years, then there are two things I cannot help but observe.

1) If it hasn't happened by now, it's not going to. Sorry.
2) He should be able to handle you telling him you have feelings for him.

And like others have, I would recommend moving on from the girl you've got that crush on, Perceval. You can't change her--only she can. And if she isn't responding to the efforts and signs you've tried to put out there, she won't suddenly start. Be her friend, but look elsewhere for a date.

[dark-daventry]

Oh dear me. I hate to sound cynical and harsh, but...if it's been fifteen years, then there are two things I cannot help but observe.

1) If it hasn't happened by now, it's not going to. Sorry.
2) He should be able to handle you telling him you have feelings for him.

And like others have, I would recommend moving on from the girl you've got that crush on, Perceval. You can't change her--only she can. And if she isn't responding to the efforts and signs you've tried to put out there, she won't suddenly start. Be her friend, but look elsewhere for a date.

*nods in agreement*

I don't think I could have said it better myself.

[Haids1987]

...and that's all today from Dr. Hallahan.  Tune in next week for more relationship advice! *Cue music*

But seriously Katie, well spoken.   You're obviously speaking from experience, and know how this will won't work.  Wise words from a wise woman!

[dark-daventry]

...and that's all today from Dr. Hallahan.  Tune in next week for more relationship advice! *Cue music*

But seriously Katie, well spoken.   You're obviously speaking from experience, and know how this will won't work.  Wise words from a wise woman!

I concur. Shall we give katie the nickname of Dr. Love?

[Haids1987]

I concur. Shall we give katie the nickname of Dr. Love?

Dr. Love it is!  She should put that proudly in her siggy, right next to PR Manager.

[dark-daventry]

I concur. Shall we give katie the nickname of Dr. Love?

Dr. Love it is!  She should put that proudly in her siggy, right next to PR Manager.

"Katie Hallahan
PR Manager, Dr. Love"  

[Haids1987]

I concur. Shall we give katie the nickname of Dr. Love?

Dr. Love it is!  She should put that proudly in her siggy, right next to PR Manager.

"Katie Hallahan
PR Manager, Dr. Love"  

I love it.