All the single gamers, all the single gamers.

[ZeroAX]

But you didn't get my point. Why can't you have both?
I barely have enough time for all the things I want to do as it is; why would I have time for a relationship? Again, I have my own things to do and getting tied up with another person would just get in the way of that.

I personally get tired of the constant pressure from society to date, as if it's some kind of requirement for being human. People say that it's human nature to want to build that kind of bond with another person, and maybe that was true in the past (and is, of course, still true for certain individuals). However, we're in an age where there's a near infinite amount of essentially immediately obtainable new information and hobbies, activities, etc that a person could spend every waking moment of their entire life learning about and experiencing and still only scratch the surface.
There's a subset of society that sees that opportunity and sees no reason to waste our time with dating (and in some extreme cases, some of them see no reason to waste time with other people at all)...some people spend their time experiencing new things all the time, others find one thing and devote all their time to that (and think about that - ONE thing is enough to satisfy one person's entire intellectual need and yet there still stands a near infinite number of other possibilities, with that number of possibilities constantly increasing at an exponential rate? There's not enough time in the history and future of mankind, let alone in one person's lifetime...).
Perhaps some people will find something that resembles a relationship, or serves nearly the same purpose as a relationship...but if that's what makes them happy then I see no reason why they should date. This is the information age, and I see no harm in people developing the same depth of connection to information that has been reserved for the company of other people throughout history (or, in my case, developing a connection with people that one is incapable of having a traditional relationship with - what is a relationship, anyway? Does it have to be limited to two people who know each other personally?). Sure, that requires a certain degree of introversion...but I see no issue with introverted people if they enjoy what they do.

It aggravates me to see people limited to societal definitions of acceptable relationships and conduct. As long as no one is hurt (assuming that person doesn't want to be hurt - there are people who do haha), it's all good in my book. Just do what is fulfilling for you.

One word. Sex

[MrPopo]

One word. Sex

As Adam Carolla always says, sex is good, but it's not the real thing.

[brunoafh]

But you didn't get my point. Why can't you have both?
I barely have enough time for all the things I want to do as it is; why would I have time for a relationship? Again, I have my own things to do and getting tied up with another person would just get in the way of that.

I personally get tired of the constant pressure from society to date, as if it's some kind of requirement for being human. People say that it's human nature to want to build that kind of bond with another person, and maybe that was true in the past (and is, of course, still true for certain individuals). However, we're in an age where there's a near infinite amount of essentially immediately obtainable new information and hobbies, activities, etc that a person could spend every waking moment of their entire life learning about and experiencing and still only scratch the surface.
There's a subset of society that sees that opportunity and sees no reason to waste our time with dating (and in some extreme cases, some of them see no reason to waste time with other people at all)...some people spend their time experiencing new things all the time, others find one thing and devote all their time to that (and think about that - ONE thing is enough to satisfy one person's entire intellectual need and yet there still stands a near infinite number of other possibilities, with that number of possibilities constantly increasing at an exponential rate? There's not enough time in the history and future of mankind, let alone in one person's lifetime...).
Perhaps some people will find something that resembles a relationship, or serves nearly the same purpose as a relationship...but if that's what makes them happy then I see no reason why they should date. This is the information age, and I see no harm in people developing the same depth of connection to information that has been reserved for the company of other people throughout history (or, in my case, developing a connection with people that one is incapable of having a traditional relationship with - what is a relationship, anyway? Does it have to be limited to two people who know each other personally?). Sure, that requires a certain degree of introversion...but I see no issue with introverted people if they enjoy what they do.

It aggravates me to see people limited to societal definitions of acceptable relationships and conduct. As long as no one is hurt (assuming that person doesn't want to be hurt - there are people who do haha), it's all good in my book. Just do what is fulfilling for you.

One word. Sex

Ayep.

[jeffro11]

You cant be single to have sex? Since when?

[Flake]

You cant be single to have sex? Since when?

Since 1+1=2

[CatchFiveBats]

One word. Sex

You bring that up every single time this kind of conversation comes about. If that's what's fulfilling for you, have at. Personally I feel there are better ways to spend my time.

[jeffro11]

I'm getting my fair share. I'm single. Your point is moot.

[brunoafh]

One word. Sex

You bring that up every single time this kind of conversation comes about. If that's what's fulfilling for you, have at. Personally I feel there are better ways to spend my time.

I'm not sure I've heard anyone say this before...

Hopefully this kind of attitude doesn't spread, or it could potentially be the end of the human race.

[dgamemuster]

One word. Sex

You bring that up every single time this kind of conversation comes about. If that's what's fulfilling for you, have at. Personally I feel there are better ways to spend my time.

So your telling me you only want to look and fantasize about her BUT not bang her in real life?



Is there anything down there at all?

[CatchFiveBats]

So your telling me you only want to look and fantasize about her BUT not bang her in real life?

You make it sound like it's entirely about looks and sex appeal; if I wanted to have sex I'd put my time and energy into a girl I could have sex with. I wouldn't consider myself asexual by any means, but the emotional/romantic aspect of supporting her is certainly more important than how attractive she is.

I can say for sure I don't "only want to look and fantasize about her". There are fans who work that way, and I can't stand them.