The Glade 4.0

Getting an idea of how you interact with people.

1.) How would you describe your approach to non-intimate/romantic relationships with other Humans in general? (NOTE: Business/spiritual/public service relationships not applicable to this question)

A = Welcome everyone I meet with open arms like a long-lost family member.

B = Generally welcoming, but somewhat guarded.

C = Indifference

D = Generally keep people at arm's length, but not misanthropic

E = Misanthropic, trust little to no one


2.) More specifically, how do you view your approach to non-intimate/romantic relationships with women? (trying to keep answers applicable to both sexes' approach)

A = I like women, they are great!

B = I mostly like women, but they have some qualities that make me stand-offish.

C = I am totally indifferent to women

D = Women are mostly untrustworthy, but a few I know are good.

E = Women are nothing but despicable creatures.


3.) More specifically, how do you view your approach to non-intimate/romantic relationships with men? (again catering to both sexes)

A = I like men, they are great!

B = I mostly like men, but they have some qualities that make me stand-offish.

C = I am totally indifferent to men.

D = Men are mostly untrustworthy, but a few I know are good.

E = Men are nothing but despicable creatures.


4.) What is your approach to intimate/romantic relationships with other Humans? (keeping it general to account for hetero- and homosexual tastes)(not applicable if you have never been in an intimate/romantic relationship)

A = I generally look for sexual-only relationships.

B = I generally look for sexual-only relationships, but non-sexual aspects can be nice to find, too.

C = I generally look for a balance of the sexual and non-sexual aspects.

D = I generally look for non-sexual aspects in relationships, but some sex is still a nice thing.

E = I generally look only for non-sexual relationships.


5.) Has your approach to non-intimate/sexual relationships changed at any point in your adult life?

A = Yes, I have completely changed my approach from something on the opposite side of the spectrum.

B = My view has changed somewhat, but not drastically.

C = No, my view has not changed at all.


6.) Has your approach to intimate/sexual relationships changed at any point in your life since becoming sexually active? (not applicable if you have never been in a sexual relationship)

A = Yes, I have completely changed my approach from something on the opposite side of the spectrum.

B = My view has changed somewhat, but not drastically.

C = No, my view has not changed at all.


For me:

1.) D

2.) Flounder between B & D

3.) B

4.) N/A

5.) B

6.) N/A

I'm pretty indifferent to meeting new people. I don't actively look to meet new people, but I don't shut everyone out, either. But I never approach anyone. So...

1. C
2. C
3. C
4. N/A
5. C
6. A(I used to look for a meaningful intimate relationship...but I gave up on it a long time ago.)

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-Jonathan Quick

Omg this is not iPhone friendly...too much scrolling

1. B
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. C
6. A - since my divorce I am more open to different ideas than I ever was before.

I've never really thought much about relationships till these last few months. I married my high school sweetheart and haven't had to deal with it. Now I am out there, trying to figure things out. I am as confused as ever about things, except that I will not jump into getting married again until I am sure. I don't plan on getting divorced ever again, once is quite enough. I need to be happy with me, before I can be with someone totally.

I will not be controlled ever again, relationships are equal and fair.

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Dream as if you'll live forever...
...Live as if you'll die tomorrow

Vivere Senza Rimpianti

Getting an idea of how you interact with people.

1.) How would you describe your approach to non-intimate/romantic relationships with other Humans in general? (NOTE: Business/spiritual/public service relationships not applicable to this question)

B = Generally welcoming, but somewhat guarded to interesting people (for me, this is mostly women and people who love music, and the rare exception I can call my true friends)

C = Indifference to people I find uninteresting or fake or think I'm fake.

2.) More specifically, how do you view your approach to non-intimate/romantic relationships with women? (trying to keep answers applicable to both sexes' approach)

B = I mostly like women, but they have some qualities that make me stand-offish. I try to keep a positive attitude despite seemingly getting **** over and over again, if that makes sense.

3.) More specifically, how do you view your approach to non-intimate/romantic relationships with men? (again catering to both sexes)

Ehh---custom answer to this one, other guys are cool in that there's a sense of camaraderie..a mutual understanding, but still indifferent in that they know a dude won't **** another dude over in the same brutal ways woman will.


4.) What is your approach to intimate/romantic relationships with other Humans? (keeping it general to account for hetero- and homosexual tastes)(not applicable if you have never been in an intimate/romantic relationship)

C = I generally look for a balance of the sexual and non-sexual aspects.


5.) Has your approach to non-intimate/sexual relationships changed at any point in your adult life?

C = No, my view has not changed at all.

Man I avoid hoes and tricks like the plague, or at least I try to. I'd rather have a worthwhile long lasting relationship. Sorry if I misinterpreted this one, the **** slashes are killing me here, man.


6.) Has your approach to intimate/sexual relationships changed at any point in your life since becoming sexually active? (not applicable if you have never been in a sexual relationship)

A = Yes, I have completely changed my approach from something on the opposite side of the spectrum.

All I know is I'm sick of the games and dishonesty so I try to be totally open and honest and still get **** on.

Don't get me wrong though, I stay positive. I just realize that less and less it seems like people are worth bustin' your balls for.



Really the guiding light for every way I interact is that I stick to my guns and I do my own thing and I'm not gonna walk on eggshells for anyone or take advantage of anyone. I just want to people to be honest and me honest so there's no mind games or paranoia or insecurity. Ugh.

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Ron Paul 2012

I only have one approach to people - flirt with everybody.

flirt |flərt|
verb
1 [ intrans. ] behave as though attracted to or trying to attract someone, but for amusement rather than with serious intentions : it amused him to flirt with her.
• ( flirt with) experiment with or show a superficial interest in (an idea, activity, or movement) without committing oneself to it seriously : a painter who had flirted briefly with Cubism.
• ( flirt with) deliberately expose oneself to (danger or difficulty) : the need of some individuals to flirt with death.
2 [ trans. ] (of a bird) wave or open and shut (its wings or tail) with a quick flicking motion.
• [ intrans. ] move back and forth with a flicking or fluttering motion : the lark was flirting around the site.

I've pretty much always been this way.

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In time, this too shall pass.

C
C
C
C
B
B

I evaluate each person individually.

In terms of a romantic relationship, I think the sexual/romantic aspects of it are just as important as the other ones. This isn't to say it's important that people actually have sex at any given frequency or start at any given point in the relationship, just that whatever emphasis they put on it is healthy for them and that they are acknowledging the sexual aspects.

As far as the sexes go, I try to avoid having an attitude towards "men" or "women" in general. One thing I do look for, however, knee-jerk negativity from either sex towards their own or the opposite sex, especially in conjunction with sympathy or highly positive feelings towards whichever sex they don't feel negativity towards. People who do that I try to avoid. The "battle of the sexes" has no interest for me whatsoever.

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"Hysterical children shrieking about right-wing anything need to go sit in the corner and be quiet while the adults are talking."

I have a wait and see approach. People remain mainly acquaintances. I have to know a person
for at least a few months before I consider trusting them much.

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"Men, it has been well said, think in herds; it will be seen that they go mad in herds, while they only recover their senses slowly, and one by one." Charles Mackay

B
C
C
C
A
A

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Darksiege
Traveller, Calé, Whisperer
Lead me not into temptation; for I know a shortcut

I can't answer any of the questions, I respond so differently to people depending on the circumstances of meeting them.

There are no hard and fast attitudes or methods of approach.

Romantically? Just haven't gone there in so long I've forgotten where to start.

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The U. S. Constitution doesn't guarantee happiness, only the pursuit of it. You have to catch up with it yourself. B. Franklin

"A mind needs books like a sword needs a whetstone." -- Tyrion Lannister, A Game of Thrones

I've heard that Barry White works... I just make 'em laugh.

I suggest you try to sing a Barry White song to them, that should accomplish the job either which way.

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In time, this too shall pass.

Exposing myself on the subway.

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Ezekiel 23:19-20 

1.) B
2.) A
3.) D
4.) C
5.) B
6.) B

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1.) C
2.) C
3.) C
4.) C
5.) C
6.) B

As is now apparent, I'm generally indifferent to everyone until I actually converse with them. I'm nice enough until given a reason not to be. I run off of the assumption that I'm smarter than most of the "random" people I meet, that makes things easier.

" I always figure you might as well approach life like everybody's your friend or nobody is; don't make much difference." - Paden Silverado

I approach everyone like they are my friend and treat them as such, until such time as they have proven them otherwise.

Romantically, a balance is necessary for a healthy relationship, although I have a very physical being so lots of contact is a good thing. And my views on relationships and sex have been tweaked over the years, but haven't really changed all that drastically.

True for me as well, in general.

In fact the other day I met a dude who works for a company where my wife and I know another dude. The dude my wife and I know is a bit egocentric, but it doesn't bother me. Bothers my wife a lot (she's also very good friends with his wife and thinks he doesn't treat her as good as he should). Anyhoo, I tell the dude that I just met that I knew a dude at his company and we are "good friends". My wife quickly jumps in to say that we know him, but more as acquaintances. I figger, if I know someone, am at least on a casual conversational level with them, and they haven't dicked me or someone I love over, that they fall into the "good friend" category. My wife apparently sees things differently.

i agree with your wife, Lonedar...

Everyone is an acquaintance, then they work their way up to being a friend!

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Dream as if you'll live forever...
...Live as if you'll die tomorrow

Vivere Senza Rimpianti

Shoot first, ask questions later.

1.) How would you describe your approach to non-intimate/romantic relationships with other Humans in general? (NOTE: Business/spiritual/public service relationships not applicable to this question)

E = Misanthropic, trust little to no one


2.) More specifically, how do you view your approach to non-intimate/romantic relationships with women? (trying to keep answers applicable to both sexes' approach)
3.) More specifically, how do you view your approach to non-intimate/romantic relationships with men? (again catering to both sexes)
I can't answer questions 2 or 3. None of the answers seem right.


4.) What is your approach to intimate/romantic relationships with other Humans? (keeping it general to account for hetero- and homosexual tastes)(not applicable if you have never been in an intimate/romantic relationship)

C = I generally look for a balance of the sexual and non-sexual aspects.

5.) Has your approach to non-intimate/sexual relationships changed at any point in your adult life?

B = My view has changed somewhat, but not drastically.

6.) Has your approach to intimate/sexual relationships changed at any point in your life since becoming sexually active? (not applicable if you have never been in a sexual relationship)

B = My view has changed somewhat, but not drastically.

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But master you in luck 'cause up your sleeves you got a brand of magic never fails...
...Mister Aladdin, sir, What will your pleasure be?
Let me take your order, Jot it down -You ain't never had a friend like me
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So, how many people exactly have you shot at?

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"Hysterical children shrieking about right-wing anything need to go sit in the corner and be quiet while the adults are talking."

I was being facetious.

I am basing this on the assumption that the "other Humans" are random people on the street.

C
C
C
C
B
B

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"Dress cops up as soldiers, give them military equipment, train them in military tactics, tell them they’re fighting a ‘war,’ and the consequences are predictable." —Radley Balko

Either that, or people you would meet/be introduced to out in a social setting you would attend.

That would make it three different scenarios Rodahn, and I'd likely have three different reactions.

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"Dress cops up as soldiers, give them military equipment, train them in military tactics, tell them they’re fighting a ‘war,’ and the consequences are predictable." —Radley Balko

1.) How would you describe your approach to non-intimate/romantic relationships with other Humans in general?

Mostly: C = Indifference
Slightly: D = Generally keep people at arm's length, but not misanthropic

2.) More specifically, how do you view your approach to non-intimate/romantic relationships with women?

C = I am totally indifferent to women

I don't think "indifferent" is really the right word; I'm just neutral as per 1). Some are good; some are bad.

3.) More specifically, how do you view your approach to non-intimate/romantic relationships with men?

C = I am totally indifferent to men.

Same shtick as 2).

4.) What is your approach to intimate/romantic relationships with other Humans?

What intimate relationships?
(It's not that I don't want romance or intimacy, it's just ... complicated. Mainly I'm just not in a position where pursuing this would be even remotely a good idea.)

5.) Has your approach to non-intimate/sexual relationships changed at any point in your adult life?

C = No, my view has not changed at all.

Since I was a teenager? Sure. But as of adulthood? Not really.

6.) Has your approach to intimate/sexual relationships changed at any point in your life since becoming sexually active?

N/A

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Sail forth! steer for the deep waters only!
Reckless, O soul, exploring, I with thee, and thou with me;
For we are bound where mariner has not yet dared to go,
And we will risk the ship, ourselves and all.