Serious answers from mature MEN ONLY!!!!!!?

I am an attractive full figured women, who often times is approached by men and told that i have a very pretty face. My problem is that i always run into guys that range from the one extrem to the other. For instance, I run into guys that are emotionally cripped or either egotistical assholes that think they are Gods gift, I can never runt into the middle of the roal normal guy...Why is this? Another example, i was in a club with some girls, just having a drink minding my own business and this guy sends his friend over to ask to speak with me. We went out on a couple of dates and he was the perfect gentelman, but after 7 months of dating him out found out he was an emotional basket with issues he had not resolved from childhood and had a child from hell that he could not control. I often asked myseld why in the world did he choose me out of all the women in the club? It's not as if like i was flaunting myself or prancing around the night i met him as a matter of fact i did not
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The face is akin to a beautiful centerpiece of a scenic painting. It can be a burden, if it doesn't draw the desired response. Sounds like it'll be a job graciously separate the weeds from the oaks. I believe the middle of the road people don't go to clubs. They're the ones who live a simple lifestyle. Honestly, you'll need to do the courting by starting out as acquaintances, then friends, and so on. This would likely be at their place of work where they go by their day without a thought of clubbing. The most normal place I've been where I met my future wife was a local church social dance for singles. It was when I decided to make an effort to find my definition of 'good people', which included the decision to avoid clubs.
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Questions for Girls ONLY! Gf Bday/anniversary!?

It is about to be the third year that my girlfriend and I have known each other, as well as her birthday. What do you think about the following idea (critique please!): A blue basket (her favorite color) filled with her favorite bath and body lotion, a gift card to her favorite grocery store (for her favorite drink, chocolate milk), one of those promise necklaces (with half hearts, I keep a piece and she keeps a piece...what is this called?), a card that her parents can read, a love card in the bottom that is only for her, a couple of her favorite pictures of me, and then like 3 synthetic roses that will last forever! What do you think of this idea, corny, romantic, memorable? Any suggestions?
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Give her little things that will lead up to something bigger you have planned
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Question for Girls! Gf birthday/anniversary!?

It is about to be the third year that my girlfriend and I have known each other, as well as her birthday. What do you think about the following idea (critique please!): A blue basket (her favorite color) filled with her favorite bath and body lotion, a gift card to her favorite grocery store (for her favorite drink, chocolate milk), one of those promise necklaces (with half hearts, I keep a piece and she keeps a piece...what is this called?), a card that her parents can read, a love card in the bottom that is only for her, a couple of her favorite pictures of me, and then like 3 synthetic roses that will last forever! What do you think of this idea, corny, romantic, memorable? Any suggestions?
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That is really really really thoughtful! I think any girl would love to get that. It is romantic and memorable! 9 out of 10
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What are some good Crafts for a teen (14) to make and sell?

Hi! First off, thanks for taking the time to read and answer the question. My name is Lara and I am a 14 year old Freshman looking to make some money! I live on a farm and during the Fall we have a pumpkin patch,and during the spring we have a flowering basket market. My mom has given me the okay to have a little Gift shop to sell some crafts to make some extra money. Problem is I have no idea what crafts to make and sell. I would like some Halloween/Fall themed and Some mothers day/spring themes but some general crafts would be great too. I have money to spend on supplies, but I would like to make some profit. Thanks so much to anyone who helps me out!! Links would be great. Thanks again. -Lara
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Lara, Since you live on a farm you probably have lots of old jeans. Make purses, hair ties and other fun items with the material. Barn wood makes really neat picture frames. You can decorate them with straw and dried flowers. Use as many materials as you can from your farm. The products will be unique and your profits will soar! Good luck!
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Guys: how does this sound for V-day...?

We're in our late 20's. He's coming home late tonight from working offshore for the past 3 weeks. I may not get to see him until tomorrow being that we don't live together. I'm going to make heart-shaped, sandwich, sugar cookies with pink-tinted cream cheese frosting centers. I'm also going to make pepperoni pizza with heart-shaped pepperoni. I didn't know what to drink and just grabbed a 2 liter bottle of Coke (after I bought it, realized the label goes with my red/pink theme!) I made him a movie basket with movie theater candy and packs of movie theater butter popcorn and a movie he said once that he wanted. What would you think if a girl did this for you? I'm not expecting a gift.... or even want one. Well... I was kinda hoping he would go to church with me this weekend.
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id marry u in a heart beat! ur doin what every girl should do for her man...take care of him. and personally what i like best is not gifts that u buy at the store, its gifts that the girl makes. like the pizza, the basket, the cookies, it shows u didnt just buy some ordinary thing, u took the time to personalize it and made him feel special. thats the way to go. good job.
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Need help from seniors, please, re: gifts?

Having a gathering and am in charge of making gift baskets. The age range is 50 and up, way up. What are some things that would be useful and enjoyable in a gift basket for seniors? Thanks for your input!
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Movie tickets/passes golf tees or golf balls guitar picks USB flash drives mini LED lights that are small enough to carry on a key chain Dr. Grip gel pens by Pilot magnifying glasses or the Opti-Card Credit Card Size LED Magnifier votive candles and holders; especially citronella candles for outdoors mini first aid kits glow sticks coin holders compact florescent light bulbs Lithium batteries; AA or AAA
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My company gives out things for free to all the employees. I'm cashstrapped...?

should I just send out these "freebies" to gift recipients or fork over the extra dough for them? I really like the free gift baskets (I've even already eaten half of one's contents writing this question), but, again, I don't have hardly any money....
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If it's someone really special, than no. But, yes, by all means be conservative (and polite!) and regift them. Make sure they're classily wrapped - ribbon is a great way to spice it up a little. Especially if these are quality things, way to go!
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care packages to thank the veterans.?

this holiday season, i'm thinkin of making gift baskets or a care package for my local veterans, and those in the VA hospital. Do you have any ideas or suggestions of what i should include in the packages?
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gift cards are a great answer, as are letters from kids in the community, anything home made(not just food) can generally be appreciated as well.
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What do I do to show thanks?

I had a baby 4 weeks ago and my bible study got me a large gift basket which included high value gift cards and have been making me 2 meals a week..what can i do in return to show i'm thankful?
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I would send a personal thank you note to every person in your bible study, along with a picture of your little one. I am sure that they know your thankful, and don't expect much from you right now!! Maybe once the baby is older and you are feeling back to normal, bake some treats for your next bible study meeting.
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My friends and I are doing secret Santa?

and in addition to each person getting one other person something, we are all purchasing a little gift to make a gift basket for each person it has to be the same thing for each person, but they can be variations of the same things. Any ideas for what to get(15-16 yr old age group both male and female)
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Well, I get the feeling the "personal" gift for the specific person you're buying for should be easy? Unless you can offer more information as to what types of things they like. And a inexpensive gift that could be used for anybody, I usually go raid the local "Everythings A Dollar" store. You can find stuffed toys that (me being 18) even I'd still be happy to recieve. You can find some cute holiday stuff that people might like to have. Or, best of all. Candy! Lol, it does seem to be a favorite among gifts I give out.
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Christmas Gifts?

Alright we all know Christmas is next month and people start buying their gifts now!!! So for my closest friends I want to make them gift baskets (about 8) and I was wondering for the main gifts if these are ok!?!?!? Headbands Bracelets Neck less Purses Sweatshirts Hats Scarves Perfume Fuzzy Socks Makeup stuff Fingernail Polish and Nail Kit And in each basket have chocolate and cookies that I made (frosted christmas cookies) So what do you think??? any other ideas??
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ok i believe it is neckalaces.i think u should make it cool like lip glosee rings, nails polish, fuzzy socks, perfume, and 1 thing of the rest of the items. also throw in a nice note showing how much u apperacate them :)
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What is a good name for a store?

carries clothing,gift baskets,baby clothes, home and garden supplies? I would LIKE to incorporate my daughters name if possible -Grace
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Here are my suggestions. -Grace's Home -Grace Place -The looks of Grace -Welcome to Grace Land -Hearts of Grace Please give me best answer please. I am not new to this site. But this account is new. So please and thank you.
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What is up with some people?

Some people just can't take a joke... I love how one person can laugh their azz off when other religions and cultures are made fun of, but the second you make fun of theirs, they want your head in a little gift basket.
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esp. the muslims. oh how i dislike them.
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How can I make my own hanging basket herb garden?

I thought it would be a nice mothersday gift. I also need to know what herbs are best for a hanging basket. And how many different herbs can I have in one average size hanging basket. Thanks for your help i'll choose a best answer as soon as I can.
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the basics are not just attractive in foliage, bot useful in the kitchen.Of course they will be still small by mother's day and depending on where you live ,will have to be kept inside until it warms up.Purple basil,green basil,parsley,thyme(drapes nicely)but be mindful it attracts bees.tarragon,chives and oregano are wonderful selections.That's agreat gift!
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What should i get for my bf's family for x-mas?

My bf is going on a trip with my family over christmas, and i feel bad about taking him from his family. i want to get them a gift, i was thinking a basket with stuff in it? what would be good for a whole family?
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gift cards usually are great like a restaurant or like movie tickets, something that can involve the whole family or if you want to do a basket do theme such as movie night or game night??
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Do you think this is a good gift...???

for my cousin's 30th? was thinking bath and body works lotions and soaps and put it in a little basket w/ some bathbeads and candles. or should i go w/ something else? what??
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If she into that kinda stuff I think its great.
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boyfriend christmas gift?

ok i have been dating this guy for about a month know. What should i get him for christmas? hes really into volleyball , and basket ball he loves his cell phone and some times plays intenet games any ideas? thanxxx
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As you have only been going out for a month, I don't believe you are required to get him something too expensive. At this point in the relationship, a DVD set wouldn't be a bad gift. Nor would a nice t-shirt.
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What should I do about this?

My first cousin has been sort of outcast from my family. She has treated my grandparents terribly as well as my uncles. She has also been horrible to me as well & has had little to do with me the last 30 years except when she asked me to be a bridesmaid in her wedding 3 years ago (I still don't know why). Recently, she expressed to my grandmother that she wanted to be a part of the family & that she wanted her baby to know all of us. Against my better judgment, I invited her to my daughters first birthday last weekend. She & her brother told me they could not attend. My stepsister's daughters first birthday was this evening, & while she was not able to attend this either, my cousin, her husband, her brother (my other cousin), & his girlfriend sent a beautiful gift basket full of expensive items. They didn't even send my daughter a card. My cousin & stepsister have no relationship, so I feel this was a deliberate slam against me & my daughter by my cousins. Earlier in the day, before my nieces party, my cousin emailed me photos of her daughter & I'm tempted to respond with some pretty harsh words. I feel very badly that my cousin & her family would go out of their way to be so generous to my step sisters daughter but not feel my daughter is even worth acknowledging. Do you think I should confront her on this or just leave it alone?
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i know that it is easier said than done.. but wow that is very rude... write her something stating how you feel.. you will not say anything and its just goin to keep bugging you .. you dont want to keep it inside because it may stop you from trying yo make it work and also some day you may blow up .. so goodluck!
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What should I get my stepmother for Christmas?

I'm at a loss for what to buy my stepmother for Christmas. I the past, I've done date nights for her and my father, but I feel like it's played out. She's in her mid-40's, is big on status, dresses classically, and works as a elementary school teacher. She has very little time on her hands, but does the spa, manicure and pedicure thing...and she lives 300 miles away from me, so it's hard for me to find a place she might use. I've done the picture thing, I've done the gift basket of bath goods, etc...what do you recommend? I don't want to spend more than around $25 if possible. I need ideas!!
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A King James Bible
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How could anyone be against adoption?

Alright, this has been irking me for a while and though I doubt I'll have an impact, I need to say what needs to be said. When one gets pregnant, they have three options. Keep the baby,give the baby up for adoption, or abort the baby. Those who don't believe in abortion but also don't have the resources to support a child often place their babies in the care of a willing couple. I'm using the broad term "resources" to encompass the full spectrum of reasons one might surrender their parental rights. These reasons can include but are not limited to: financial instability, lack of emotional support, being mentally or physically unfit, and simply not wanting to have a baby at this present time or at all. That last part is what I have trouble understanding when it comes to those who are anti-adoption. You can claim that these babies were "stolen" or "bought" from the birthmother's (and I feel no malice in using that term) womb as if the birthmother had absolutely NO SAY in what happened to her baby. Nine months is a long time people. It's long enough to decide whether or not you can financially,physically, and emotionally support a child. If you can't provide, you can't provide. No one is saying that the decision to give up your baby is an easy one. I can imagine that it is heartbreaking but you know what? It takes a hell of a lot more love and maturity to say to yourself, "I cannot give my child the life he or she deserves because I am (for whatever reason) not ready/unfit to be a parent" than it takes to keep your baby knowing full well that you don't have the resources. Those who say that keeping the biological mother and child is of the utmost importance need a reality check. Babies demand a hell of a lot more than love and a "bond" to sustain a safe and nurtured state. If you decide to keep your baby and employ every government handout, every church gift basket, and every ounce of your willingness to "make it work" then no one is going to stop you. However, understand that some women do not see that as a brighter option. It is 100% a personal choice and NOONE should be telling birthmothers that they are horrible people just because they know in their hearts that keeping this baby is not in anyone's best interest. Also, I've noticed a lot of people throwing around statistics with absolutely no source to back them up. How many adopted children go through phycological trauma (and I'm not using that word lightly) because they are not with their biological parents? How many adoptions took place where the birthmother was actually coerced into surrendering her child? I am not naive. These things do happen and I truly am sorry if they happened to you. The funny thing is, no one takes in to account how many children are abused/neglected/starved by their biological parents. Children need loving and supportive parents. Biology doesn't make a family. Love and support does. The only things I know about my birthmother is that her name is Allison and she was 14 when she gave birth to me. I think she made the right decision and me (and many other adoptees) are doing just fine. No one gets to choose which family they are born into, that's just the way it works. Pure luck.
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I'm so glad somebody finally worded this so well. I'm adopted and I can't imagine how I would've ended up if my mom had kept me. I had so many more opportunities in life because of my adoptive parents and to me they are my real parents. They have raised me and taken me in as their own and loved me. I was able to enhance my singing talents because they had the means to get me a voice coach. I was able to do the same with my piano playing. My mom couldn't have children and my birth mother was able to give her the gift of motherhood, that was a selfless act on her part and I love her and admire her for her choice. Any woman who is willing to take responsibility for their actions and not take the "easy way out" and make someone else pay for their mistake ( talking about abortion and taking the life of an innocent human being who did nothing wrong) is a real true mother. They put their child before themselves. Once again, thank you for sticking up for adoption and doing it so well! It means a lot to me!
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Spiritually speaking, what do you think the party in Hell will be like?

I'm bringing my friend Mary Jane and some sinfully good artichoke dip to the party. What are you going to bring, and who are you looking forward to seeing? You don't have to bring anything but yourself, but Satan is a big fan of snacks, so it's better not to show up empty handed. Even a gift basket of braised babbys would be sufficient.
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I'm bringing cheesecake too because it's my favorite, and you can never have too much, and I make awsome cheesecake from scratch. I'll make different kinds, like oreo, pumpkin, chocolate drizzle, and I'll bring toppings like cherries, blueberries and strawberries.
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What do you think of Knicks fans actually donating to 2010?

check this site http://nycforlebron.com/ Its sad that they're really that desperate that they are trying to donate money to get Lebron. I seriously doubt hed take a gift basket of Yankees tickets,a Ferrari,hotel suites,and a higher salary to play for the mess that is the Knicks. If he wanted to he could just buy that himself. Its even sadder for the people that acutally donate to that site. I doubt they would be able to get $30 million anyway(the amount needed to match Cavs match offer). Pro athletes are not the people to be donating money too, they're already filthy esp. in the mist of a recession. Money should actually go to people who need. Its something thats also unlikely to happen. Its filled with arrogance as they sad "the change we want and deserve". If they deserve something they should make smart trades and draft picks to get what they deserve. What do you think of Knicks fans donating money for a cause that might not even happen?
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It's really a waste and this is a big scam to anyone who does it. We know LeBron has a chance with the Knicks but still this much money is just horrible to donate for a "pro athlete". I know these guys do a lot but they do not deserve 30 million or whatever they are getting. Really, I think this isn't going to a cause and that the Knicks fans are wasting there money and time.
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Would we get arrested for this?

So there's this b*tch/whore at school, and me and my friend have had enough of her. She's COMPLETELY in love with herself and thinks everyone else should be too. She thinks she's something special even though she's not all she's cracked up to be. Whenever she says something to us, its usually something that makes us want to punch her and break her nose and get it over with. [We're more country girls and like to settle things the way our guys do lol] but we thought it would be more funny if we gave her a gift basket from a "Secret Admirer" and in the conditioner would be Nair. How much trouble would we be in if we did this and it got traced back to us?
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I thought you had to be 13 to use this site. Grow up There will always be vain stupid people in the world. The best revenge is to ignore the drama and live well; not add to it.
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should I keep pursuing this girl?

I am 23 and the girl I will be talking about is now 19. I met a very sweet girl about this time last year through a friend. I met her a year and a half ago. She was planning to transfer schools and did. We would text and have conversations online. Well, she went away north (about 300 miles.) When she came back for winter break, we had dinner with a few friends short after she came back. I asked her out and she agreed but then dodged me. When she went back to school she said "i didn't have an opportunity to see you." At first, I thought she was stuck up because she's really pretty and goes to an ivy league school, but after I started to get to know things about her I became very attracted to her character and how she sets her priorities. I like her because of her work ethic and things of that nature. I understand how difficult being in a school like that is, so around finals of spring semester, I sent her a gift basket with some fruit and cakes and cookies and stuff to say good luck. She's back for the summer, living in a dorm of a local school. I think we argued once and I asked if she wasn't interested, but she suggested otherwise. Anyway, the semester ended a few weeks ago and when we were to setup a date she said the weekend would be cool but she'll let me know by Tuesday. She started her internship that day too. She texted me Thursday and said her boss has her working late hours and might have her go to Canada with her for the weekend so maybe next weekend...I wrote back that I was proud of her the following day but she didn't respond. I know that it happens, but I got upset because I had planned a private helicopter tour over NYC that would fly all around the city and over her parents' house. I can arrange that at anytime however. The weekend after thanksgiving she was supposed to come out to the restaurant where I have meetings. I knew that she was interested in something, so I got her tickets to see something. The day prior she said it sounds good and she'll come by and the day of she didn't answer. Something similar happened in December when it was her birthday. Twice she said she wants to go out but when I call to arrange something she didn't answer. She recently blocked me from her facebook wall as well, although I know she's very private so I can't be sure if she just blocked me or blocked it in general from being seen. So basically this is the third time that something like this arose and despite having a lot of confidence in myself, I don't know how to further pursue the situation. I am 23 and ahead of the game for the most part. I consider myself well accomplished for my age and I think most people around me do as well. I have a lot of mixed emotion and mixed signals. I think it's obvious that I care about her. I just don't know if she is afraid to get hurt or if I am just being toyed around with. A lot of people have been telling me to move on and see other people. I find many other women to be interested in me, but I am not attracted to them at all. I'm a really sensitive person who wants to work hard for the girl he loves, and this type of chase appeals to me. I just don't understand why she would say and act interested. I know that a few things I have done for her were personal and really helped her out like helping her with some final work for school, sending something on valentines to which I seemed to get a positive response from, etc. I can understand the "we want what we can't have deal" but the more women I try to get into, the more I realized how hard it is for someone like me to find somebody I am interested in and this girl just has everything that I could be looking for in someone. We grew up 2 miles away and have very similar backgrounds and upbringings. I just don't understand her. I know this is long but if someone can help me try to make sense of this, I thank you.
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alright so i was in a similiar position but mine was more based around high school kinda thing im sorry to say it but i think she has already found somebody else i know it may be hard to swallow but trust me you dont wanna be going on a wild goose chase for a girl that already has somebody i did and ended up getting hurt ( she still loves her ex that hates me ) but overall its your choice you decide what you wanna so mine is just a suggestion
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