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This isn't word for word. I'm going by memory. If you take a calf away from the cow, within a week, the cow has forgotten that calf. If you take a kitten away from the cat, within a week, the cat has forgotten that kitten. But if you take a newborn baby from its' mother's bosom, should she live to be a hundred, she never forgets that baby. It is impossible that a love like that exist without the presence of some higher power, our Heavenly Father. Wow. Just... wow.

I love this stuff. The powdered drink, that is. I'm not usually one to try diet pills or any of that nonsense; I prefer more natural approaches. However, this stuff seems to rely mostly on vitamins and lots of water. Not to mention it tastes snappin' amazing! It's like a berry juice. It's almost addictive! But maybe.. maybe it really is addictive? I did some research on Slimquick, and among the many vitamins and minerals it contains, there are two ingredients that cause some concern for me: caffeine and chase tree berry. Now, while I know that the church hasn't exactly outlawed caffeine specifically, we are supposed to avoid habit-forming substances, and I'm sort of wondering if the caffeine may be the reason why I love this stuff so much. WARNING: Very mild time-of-the-month details ahead, if you're grossed out by that, you may want to skip it over. XD The chase tree berry is natural, but it's hormone-affecting. It 'enhances female hormones'. I will say that it has had positive affects on me. My mood swings during PMS have really evened out, my periods have become more regular and comfortable (less water retention, less cramping, very normal flow days, etc.) So far it's wonderful. But I'm hesitant to be using something so new that affects hormones. Just because it's natural doesn't mean it's a safe dosage. Thoughts? Experiences? Opinions?

I think this has really gone on long enough. Whether he is telling the truth or not, he's received plenty of thorough advice from various posters, and this has really just turned into a banter-insult thread. Sorry if I'm speaking out of line on this. =(

These are all really interesting points. I'm glad my topic has spurred such a discussion. Some of these replies are truly disheartening to me, and some are inspiring. I feel a bit silly for ever putting this up because I tend to get frustrated when faced with insecurity and I kind of 'blow up' somewhere. XD Still, it's nice to hear others' points of view. I'm also sort of wondering if I'm giving off the wrong kind of 'vibe'. I'm more comfortable around women and I'm a bit awkward around men. It may seem like I'm brushing them off or being rude. I dunno.

Thanks ninjormon, that does make sense. Still, I somehow feel that there is a more basic drive at work here. Like I said, I can't speak for everyone. And you all make valid points.

Yes this is true, I pretty much agree with all of you, thanks for your input. It makes sense.

I don't get it. I just don't get it. Obviously, this doesn't speak for everybody, I'm simply going by my online dating experience. But yeah. I am on two dating sites currently, one LDS and one non-LDS (just for the general public). It seems to me like the guys on the non-LDS site are a lot sweeter and nicer and willing to give things a try! I don't understand. I thought that LDS men would be less caring about looks and more about the quality of the person. Y'know, the whole.. being with her for eternity thing... come on, guys. Explain it to me. Make me understand. On the LDS site, nearly every profile I've looked at has requested match perferences for girls that have "average, athletic, slender/slim" or "washboard" bodies. I think I've only seen about two or three out of roughly fifty profiles that didn't mind about body type. Also, in a lot of the introductions, the first thing they say is that they are looking for is a girl that is cute. "I want a girl who is cute, generous, compassionate..." "I want to find someone who is cute and loves the gospel.." Etc., etc., etc.... The final straw now is I just passed over a profile that had an introduction with this, "... and yes she has to be attractive or else it just wouldn't work." The non-LDS site I'm on only listed one or two people with picky match perferences that I've found so far, the rest are just willing to talk. I'm already talking on messenger to two good guys I've met on there, and.. well, no one wants to talk to an overweight girl. I can understand asking for someone active in the church, who wants children and has a temple recommend. But apparently body type is more important. Okay guys, I know that a pretty girl is a wonderful bonus, but come on! There are a lot of great girls out there who don't meet the "hot bod" and "beautiful" criteria! What's the deal, yo? I guess I'm just venting dating frustrations and pining over my own insecurities. Discuss?

I don't know why he took it so personally, but if I were you, I wouldn't worry about it. Judging by his reaction, if it wasn't this incident, it would've been another. I say you're better off not having a friend like that - excuse me if I'm a little out of line with that comment, but it's meant as a compliment! You're obviously a very caring person. I'm glad you're happy with your husband, and I wish you the best of luck with your friends in the future. Don't let it get you down!

Well, that was very extensive and thorough, but you make some valid points. I will answer to the best of my ability, though it probably won't be nearly as detailed or in-depth. Still, I will try. Friendship: I noticed that there tends to be two different kinds of people when it comes to these things. These aren't facts or science and of course I'm not speaking for everyone!!! These are just very general observations. First off, there are people who have tons of good friends but no really close ones. Then there are people who only have a couple friends but are very, very close to them. I fall into the latter category. In friendship, I'm looking for someone that can make me laugh and vise versa. It's almost a must that we share interests. Video games! Star Wars! Battlestar Galactica! D&D! Anime! Nerdy stuff. I've had friends that aren't into those things, but we never became close and eventually fell out of touch. I also like trust and support. I like to be able to have emotional conversations with my friends, but only when I need really need to. I think that's pretty much it. Dating: Just like every girl, I like a guy to sweep me off my feet - but first and foremost, I want a friend! I am a huge believer in the idea that friendship leads to love. Besides, if there is no chemistry for a relationship, then at least I get a friend out of it. Again, I'd like him to share some interests with me. I also like when a guy makes me feel special. There reaches a point in the dating period when I want to know that he doesn't just see me as a friend. I have been forever cursed to remain in the "friend box" with men, it seems. If a guy likes me, I want to know! Some casual or light flirting is nice. Sense of humor is wonderful. Intellectual conversation is a huge plus. It's not a must, but even if a guy doesn't share my interests, intellectual conversation will pretty much win me over. I think the rest is just typical girl stuff, to be honest. Flowers, moonlight, hand-holding, yadda yadda, moving on. Marriage: Okay, marriage is obviously far more serious than dating, and so my expectations are higher. All the rules from dating apply of course. When I am looking for a possible husband, I want a man who is very romantic but also very spiritual. A strong testimony of the church would be lovely. I'd want to get sealed. I'd also want him to show me that he is not only spiritually mature, but mature in other ways as well. He needs to be ready for life! For bills, jobs, apartments/houses, living paycheck to paycheck, supporting a future family. He's going to have to realize that he will probably need to give up those nightly romps with the boys to basketball practice, or at least limit them to a couple nights a week. Because you know what? A man needs to have priorities. I'm not going to sit at home reading scriptures to a crying baby while my hubby is off perfecting his high score in skeeball. So basically, a loving, mature, spiritual, devoted man. That's all I can think of, at any rate. I'd also like to make it clear that I don't ask for what I can't give. So when I say that I want my husband to limit his hang-out time and get his priorities straight, I only ask because I would/will do the same! That rule goes for everything I ask. And I agree with your sister, for the most part. But yeah, those are my opinions of what I expect from relationships. If I think of anything else, I'll add it later.

Hey everyone, I'm new here. Uh.. don't really know what to say. Er... hope to have a good time here?