Too Good to be True
One of the tricky things about dating is figuring out who is authentic and who is not. It’s hard not to become a cynic after meeting the phonies and the crazies. When we actually the meet the totally normal, completely sane individual, we aren’t always prepared!
Have you ever met someone that seems like the ideal match for you? You are attracted to them and vice versa, you have wonderful chemistry together, and they even seem to have everything you’ve been looking for. Then doubt creeps in. The uninvited thing that makes you question if the person is too good to be true.
Why do you think we do this so often? Is there really such a thing as too good to be true? I have even been in a situation where I started to expect “the other shoe to drop” so to speak. You know when you start looking for signs that the person isn’t as great as they seem? Most of the time, it’s not the other person that has the issue, it’s you! (ok, it’s me as well but I’m not alone, right?)
What is a good way to combat the cynicism in dating and relationships? Has anyone ever told you that you were too good to be true?
Happy Friday!
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Leggs
September 18th, 2009
12:25 pm
@Page, I like those shower caps for food. I thought it a neat idea when they came out. Always have the bowl, but can’t find the top. They come in handy. Bet there’s one in my junk drawer.
Raqi
September 18th, 2009
12:27 pm
Dry Clean only? Wow.
Right now I have a big heavy sweater, a few pair of wool socks and a couple of comfy pairs of heavy sweats pants that I wear around the house during the colder winter months and all of those can be thrown in the washer.
I may just have to stick with that and the few blankets and throws that I use.
Dream_n
September 18th, 2009
12:28 pm
@ Page.. lol
that’s what i call my little one all the time.. and her grandma
Melo was the one that wanted that word retired….
Fan
September 18th, 2009
12:28 pm
Y’all think I’m kidding, but I’m not. Here’s a tip: If you have to wear your bathrobe “snuggie” in public (i.e. to a football game), just say it’s one of the “designer snuggies”.
Can’t believe a Brooklyn-born kid just used y’all. Guess I can call ATL home now. LOL
kimmie-livin my life like it's golden!
September 18th, 2009
12:29 pm
Leggs/Page – I bet Glad Press N Seal works just as good as the shower caps!
Page – She sure did make us one! It’s this older lady that sews well. There’s a big pocket for some remotes, snacks, glasses! Mine is a little different from the backwards robe deal though, it actually is more like a sleeping bag.
Page1908
September 18th, 2009
12:29 pm
Leggs! LOL @ shower caps for food. ok, so do you buy regular shower caps or the fancy expensive food shower caps? had it not been for the invention of the ever so popular Jheri Curl (or California Curl for us natives…the California Curl is a lesser degree of the Jheri as it is less juicy. it is often referred to the cousin of the Jheri) there would be no shower caps! lol
Dream_n
September 18th, 2009
12:31 pm
I can’t believe people actually bought the “snuggie”… damn what’s next bottled water….. hehehe
Page1908
September 18th, 2009
12:31 pm
LOL at a home made Snuggie with pockets for remotes and snacks. ok, who puts remotes in their pockets? and what kinda snacks? like Star Crunches or something? lmfao. omg.
Dream_n
September 18th, 2009
12:32 pm
like Star Crunches or something…. lol
or that oh so famous cheese on a stick
Raqi
September 18th, 2009
12:33 pm
Leggs Now you know what I thought was Too Good to be True, Glad Press n Seal. I thought it was just another dumb gimmick but once I tried it I was impressed. It works really good.
And get you some Glad containers. They are inexpensive and when somebody loses a top I just get more. Better than buying tupperwear.
Page1908
September 18th, 2009
12:34 pm
LOL cheese on a stick can’t go in the pocket. you have to put mustard or soy sauce on it. check this out. http://www.hotdogonastick.com/frames.html
Page1908
September 18th, 2009
12:36 pm
then if you go to the menu you will see the cheese on a stick.
Raqi
September 18th, 2009
12:36 pm
kimmie you beat me to it. The Press n Seal works very well. It actually creates a seal rather than just covering it up. If you knock a cup over with the Press n Seal you have 95% chance of it not wasting. The shower caps??? not so much.
kimmie-livin my life like it's golden!
September 18th, 2009
12:38 pm
Page – I know, I’ve never really put anything in those pockets, but that’s what she told us they were for!LOL! But I love getting in that thing, especially after I’ve washed it and made it smell Downey fresh!
Page1908
September 18th, 2009
12:39 pm
LOL Kimmie. i wonder if you had to rip open the pockets on your home made Snuggie.
kimmie-livin my life like it's golden!
September 18th, 2009
12:40 pm
Raqi – That stuff is a lifesaver! I too thought it was a gimmick until one of my forever pessimistic friends swore by it. If she thought it was good, I had to try it. Been hooked ever since.
And yeah, I love the containers too! Tupperware is entirely too expensive anyway. I get the Rubbermaid stuff sometimes though.
kimmie-livin my life like it's golden!
September 18th, 2009
12:42 pm
Page – Naw, not those gigantic pockets!LOL!
Page1908
September 18th, 2009
12:43 pm
lol gigantic pockets.
Raqi
September 18th, 2009
12:44 pm
kimmie pockets on your snuggie actually makes sense. Just like having pockets on your bathrobe. Every bathrobe that I have every bought I made sure it had pockets. Why I don’t know. It just makes sense to me.
And I have put stuff in the pockets.
Dream_n
September 18th, 2009
12:46 pm
Page: those things don’t look to “apetizing” eewwww I’ll pass… sticking with my star crunches
Melo
September 18th, 2009
12:51 pm
Where uall goinn this weekend/saturday,thats what i wanna know…???
i mean in the nite time……
Raqi
September 18th, 2009
12:51 pm
kimmie I also like those Glad containers because when folks be wanting to make themselves a plate or whatever I don’t have to give them my good stuff knowing I will never see it again. I have only one friend that will bring my plates or bowls back to me. Other than that I learned to give people the cheap stuff.
Compelling
September 18th, 2009
12:53 pm
So has anyone actually gone to see Tyler Perry’s new movie? The boo and I wanna check it out, and I haven’t heard any reviews on it.
Page1908
September 18th, 2009
12:58 pm
lol dream_n, oh well for you. more cheese on a sticks left for me. lol
compelling yes, the movie is good.
Dream_n
September 18th, 2009
12:58 pm
i’ve heard good reviews about the movie…not really a “movie theatre” person.. but i just might check it out.
or my dad prolly has the bootleg already…
Compelling
September 18th, 2009
1:00 pm
Thanks Page.
Dream_n I LOVE the movies!!!! I go mostly for the snacks, it’s part of the experience.
Melo- This weekend is all about relaxing, so no night out on the town for me. What about you?
Page1908
September 18th, 2009
1:04 pm
lol @ going to the movies for the $10 bucket of small popcorn and raisinettes.
Raqi
September 18th, 2009
1:05 pm
melo me and mine may just go on a date tomorrow. It all depends. I have got to get used to this getting a babysitter deal again.
Page1908
September 18th, 2009
1:06 pm
i got that Boom Boom Pow.
Compelling
September 18th, 2009
1:08 pm
@ Page it’s so necessary! I kno it makes no sense but I can’t help buying the popcorn, the ICEE, and throwing some goobers in the popcorn. YUMMY!
Dream_n
September 18th, 2009
1:10 pm
Nice fun filled weekend of relaxation for me also…w/ the usual laundry and cleaning…then Football!!!!!
Grace
September 18th, 2009
1:10 pm
I’ve never used/bought glad’s press and seal but I do love their containers, it’s dishwasher friendly and it doesn’t stain from the spagetti sauce.
aggwitty
September 18th, 2009
1:10 pm
Its fight night suckers! Going over some friends house for the fight/pot luck/drizzzanks
Page1908
September 18th, 2009
1:11 pm
LOL goobers in popcorn? omg that does not sound rad at all. why dont you just go to target and get the popcorn and icee? lol
Tazzee - GO FALCONS!!!
September 18th, 2009
1:11 pm
Compelling – I enjoyed the movie. Typical TP plot, but good. I cried quite a bit and there was one scene where I laughed until I cried.
I can’t wait for Mary’s CD to come out.
Dream_n
September 18th, 2009
1:11 pm
i got that Boom Boom Pow
My daughter just did a performance about 3 weeks ago off of that song/ with day care… lol
She was so busy singing she was missing some of the moves….
Dream_n
September 18th, 2009
1:13 pm
@ aggwitty
I can not watch boxing… looks too painful.
Page1908
September 18th, 2009
1:16 pm
lol dream_n what? what does boom boom pow mean? i actually have no idea (what a shocker), I just saw someone had it on the FB status. lol *shrugs*
Tazzee - GO FALCONS!!!
September 18th, 2009
1:16 pm
Popcorn with plain M&Ms – that’s the ticket. I always get the kids snack for $5.75 and bring in my M&Ms.
Dream_n
September 18th, 2009
1:18 pm
@ Page1908
You are really having blonde moments this week chica.
That’s a line from an actual song…:)
Mo (aka Moeisha - New Auntie for the 3rd time! )
September 18th, 2009
1:18 pm
Weekend – hanging with Dad for his b-day and catching up on sleep from last weekend. And of course FOOTBALL!
Page1908 – dont you wanna make me some guacamole, PUH-LEEZE!!
Tazzee - GO FALCONS!!!
September 18th, 2009
1:20 pm
I hope my fiance’ doesn’t get invited to a fight party. I don’t like boxing. Last time we went to one, I was hoping it would be over soon, but I didn’t expect Pachiao (sp?) to knock that dude out so quick.
Page1908
September 18th, 2009
1:20 pm
lol Dream_n oh ok. i have no clue what song that is. i’m old so i can’t stomach this new age stuff now.
Mo- ok, 2 dimples in exchange for 1 serving if guacamole!
Dream_n
September 18th, 2009
1:22 pm
Tazzee I’m with you…. I don’t see the excitement about two grown azz men whooping the crap out of eachother…maybe it’s me
Chink
September 18th, 2009
1:22 pm
love popcorn and cherry icee at the movies! My SO makes them hold when the tub at half and he puts some butter and then lets them top it off than more butter …hmm good. Good thing we exercise!
Wouldnt mind seeing the highlights of the fight …been watching the HBO shows leading up to it.
Page1908
September 18th, 2009
1:24 pm
ugh omg i just saw a lady with some baggy skinny jeans on but the weird and gross thing was that she had a camel toe! no, no, no people! we’ve got to do better!
Chink
September 18th, 2009
1:25 pm
This day is dragging ….
Fan
September 18th, 2009
1:26 pm
Here we go again with some Economics 101. Go to Starlight Drive-in on Moreland. Load up on your own snacks (and drizzanks) from home and put another $20 in your savings account. Am I just incredibly cheap????
Page1908
September 18th, 2009
1:28 pm
LOL Fan. no, you have the best ideas. i wonder if i put my jacket on backwards would i be able to become a millionaire? lol
Chink- yeah the day is dragging major big time. the weather is messing me up like totally.
aggwitty
September 18th, 2009
1:29 pm
The money you save on going to starlight and bringing your own snacks you lose when you get jacked leaving. lol.