Dating under the influence
Call it one of life’s lessons: outside influences should not impact your relationship. Some of us had to learn the hard way. Like the time you over shared something about what was happening and it backfired on you.
We all have well meaning friends and relatives who want what is best for us. Sometimes they may get a little carried away and interfere, which actually could make things a lot worse. You could end up getting bad advice from someone who really should not have been able to influence your decisions or behavior at all.
Have you ever been influenced by people to make certain dating or relationship decisions?
How much do you share and how much do you keep close to the vest?
Would you ever dump someone because they were not liked by people in your circle?
One of my friends is seeing a woman that does not get along with his best friend. It is starting to become a problem because the best friend and girlfriend clash a lot. This leaves him sort of stuck in the middle. What would you do in this situation? Play peacemaker or keep them apart?
By Wise Diva, Misadventures In Atlanta Dating Blog
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720 comments Add your comment
cba
August 11th, 2011
11:14 am
Celisea, it’s nice to be pursued for your skills/talent.
SexyCool
August 11th, 2011
11:15 am
Aruba seems dangerous for blond chicks.
Celisea
August 11th, 2011
11:17 am
PR – Yes?
cba – Yep it is
Into the Light
August 11th, 2011
11:18 am
Aruba seems dangerous for blond chicks
Rut ro. Crossing Aruba off the “must visit” list….
Celisea
August 11th, 2011
11:18 am
cba – This company just sealed another deal too? It’s already been blessed. It’s suppose to be final March 2012.
czBrat
August 11th, 2011
11:19 am
no. crazy boyfriends seem dangerous for blonde chicks.
Blackfoote: The Real Blackfoote
August 11th, 2011
11:20 am
cba:
That made me think of a time when I smelled the scent. She said she was taking garlic vitamins I said to my self she got me this time, she knows better than this. I was too far in to back out, just had to worked around it.
Leggs
August 11th, 2011
11:20 am
To think Aruba is/was one of my dream spots. Wait, I don’t have blond hair. I’m good!
Leggs
August 11th, 2011
11:20 am
Nor am I 17 or 18 or even in my 30’s. I’m especially safe now!
Simple Man......
August 11th, 2011
11:21 am
11 days and counting……Will MIA still allow me to come and play when I am looking for MID????
Purple Reign
August 11th, 2011
11:21 am
Celiseaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
blonde chicks are just crazy..lol
SexyCool, cool.
To all of you other ladies, just curious what are your distance totals since getting the plan? Total in all.
Celisea
August 11th, 2011
11:22 am
Purp – Whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?
Celisea
August 11th, 2011
11:23 am
Simple Man – What’s MID, if I may?
Sassy Me ;-)
August 11th, 2011
11:24 am
crazy boyfriends seem dangerous for blonde chicks.
No they’re bad for your health all the way around…
Into the Light
August 11th, 2011
11:24 am
Awww, thanks, Purp. You say the nicest things, you silver-tongued devil……
Purple Reign
August 11th, 2011
11:25 am
ITL, thank you!
Celisea, ohhhh nothing
cba
August 11th, 2011
11:25 am
ITL, I was just about to ask what’s your hair color
BF, maybe she was just trying to lower her chlolestrol (sp?)…….naturally
Leggs
August 11th, 2011
11:27 am
I started on 8/3. Total has been 12 miles.
Celisea
August 11th, 2011
11:27 am
PR –
czBrat
August 11th, 2011
11:31 am
LOL @ Celisea
honesty is such an endearing quality.
Celisea
August 11th, 2011
11:33 am
czBrat
Simple Man......
August 11th, 2011
11:37 am
MID = Misadventures in Denver……
czBrat
August 11th, 2011
11:39 am
speaking of misterious disappearances, does anyone know diva’s hair color?
Leggs
August 11th, 2011
11:40 am
Too funny. SC probably knows.
SexyCool
August 11th, 2011
11:40 am
Since the first of August, I’ve logged approximately 23.5 miles.
SexyCool
August 11th, 2011
11:44 am
She’s not blond.
Leggs
August 11th, 2011
11:45 am
LOLOL. I figured as much SC!
Good work on your mileage, SC!
Purple Reign
August 11th, 2011
11:45 am
Thanks Sexy!
Celisea,
why are you rolling your eyes?
Leggs
August 11th, 2011
11:49 am
Not only is she rolling her eyes, she’s also kicking rocks and whistling.
Into the Light
August 11th, 2011
11:50 am
I’ve done 9 miles. :blush:
Purple Reign
August 11th, 2011
11:52 am
Leggs, she treats me so bad. LOL
ITL, 9 miles is better than no miles
Celisea
August 11th, 2011
11:53 am
Celisea’s logged run = ZERO
I have a friend though that’s got me committed to start with me next week
PR – We’re estranged right now
Leggs – All day long
Purple Reign
August 11th, 2011
11:56 am
Celisea, why estranged?
And why have you not logged one mile?
Blackfoote: The Real Blackfoote
August 11th, 2011
12:02 pm
Celisea:
Don’t feel too bad we have the same amount of mileage ran…..LOL
Leggs
August 11th, 2011
12:03 pm
@PR, the song playing on the radio right now is “Why You Treat Me So Bad!” WOW!
Leggs
August 11th, 2011
12:04 pm
@PR ~ did you not get that from her eyeroll? You pulled the actual number from her, but she already told you. You just wasn’t listening (LOLOL).
czBrat
August 11th, 2011
12:06 pm
coach, i’m not on your training program but i’ll gladly share. i should be somewhere around 10-12 miles so far this month. healthy eating is still on track.
Leggs
August 11th, 2011
12:07 pm
Has anyone checked on WD to make sure she didn’t fall and bump her head not closing the blog doors last night??? I don’t remember the last time we bootlegged blogged for this long.
Purple Reign
August 11th, 2011
12:09 pm
Leggs, I’m innocent.
Leggs
August 11th, 2011
12:09 pm
Not sure if “innocent” is the right word (lol).
Purple Reign
August 11th, 2011
12:10 pm
CZ didn’t you ask for the plan? Asking for it commits you to it.
I am really disappointed that everyone who asked for it is not doing anything at all. Get that toosh in gear ladies!
Into the Light
August 11th, 2011
12:13 pm
O/T: Anybody know if they closed all the Harry&David stores in Georgia? My mom has me on a mission to restock her supply of tomato relish, and I have to get the tailgate supplies ready.
Purple Reign
August 11th, 2011
12:14 pm
ITL how do you say O/T when there is no “T”?
Blackfoote: The Real Blackfoote
August 11th, 2011
12:16 pm
I was going to ask her the same question Purple…..LOL
Into the Light
August 11th, 2011
12:17 pm
What can I say? Ditzy blond….
Blackfoote: The Real Blackfoote
August 11th, 2011
12:18 pm
ITL:
Are you guys tailgating the dirty birds and the fish tomorrow?
Into the Light
August 11th, 2011
12:20 pm
No, we’re doing the sports bar for that one. I’m stocking up for Dawg season in God’s country…some folks call it Athens.
czBrat
August 11th, 2011
12:21 pm
mira primo! don’t get bossy! cardio is just not my thing. i do it because i feel i have to, so 2-3 miles 2-3 days a week is impressive for me.
Into the Light
August 11th, 2011
12:26 pm
What about you, BF? You exiting the hidey hole under the stairs long enough to rise up with the dirty birds?
Purple Reign
August 11th, 2011
12:28 pm
Canal Zone, that’s all the plan is but you have to do it. LOL