<p>The thing is, for me, at least, when I get close to people, physically or otherwise, I begin feeling really awkward and I just don’t want to be there. It’s happened before and I push through it but then I just feel sick. Anyone else have this sort of uneasiness when faced with intimacy?</p>
<p>…awkward when no one replies and that’s left in the open.</p>
<p>Actually, no, I never feel like that. I think I know why anaychi and dree124 deserted…lol. where are they? Whatever. Everyone here is a sophomore or a junior, right?</p>
<p>Shy is an interesting word to use. Probably accurate. Historically, I’ve had “things” with certain people, but no real relationships have emerged due to my lack of effort (there’s probably a better word to use, but oh well). Though I’m not actually “shy” (I’m an ENTP!), my mindset can change when dealing with such an issue. </p>
<p>I would write a long, illustrious post on my thoughts on love, but I’d probably be repeating everything Elizabeth said. Her thoughts are definitely similar to mine (but in a male’s perspective, of course).</p>
<p>retrohippo: I love Stanford! That makes me happy. Also, I’m a tea man myself. I own chests of various Chinese and Japanese teas, along with a few Indian spiced teas. The question of coffee or tea for me always depends on the situation. I equally love both!</p>
<p>No, I’m actually a 86-year-old man who enjoys discussing my private life with teenagers while sitting in nothing but a snuggie. Nothing creepy in that.</p>
<p>The creepy part is that you can’t verify that claim.</p>
<p>Retrohippo, you are creeping me out. But, I believe that you are an intelligent, normal teenage girl. Not a ginger hipster, as much as I want you to be one. </p>
<p>Now that we’ve started talking about love, I’ve been thinking about Valentine’s Day and i’ve decided that it’s an overcommercialized tacky holiday.</p>
<p>…unless you get roses and chocolate in which case it becomes a great opportunity for self-ingratiation!</p>
<p>It’s over commercialized and tacky unless I’m on the receiving end! Then it’s a thoughtful and lovely holiday.</p>
<p>Edit: Woops. Didn’t see the post above me.</p>
<p>Haha, totally not going to happen. Self-ingratiation if that happens, YES.</p>
<p>Anaychi, you should give the girl you like roses and chocolate! It’s effort, and I mean, even though I’m complaining about Valentine’s, girls everywhere secretly love that.</p>
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<p>Hippo, I can see you at a place like NYU or BU. Maybe Columbia, if you’re into the whole ‘core’ thing.</p>
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<p>Yeah. When you have twenty minutes between classes at lunch hour, it’s the best you’ve got. Keeps you going.</p>
<p>Also, teas are amazing. My favorites are pomegranate and mint. There’s a great tea shop near where I live that has the most exotic flavors. Delicious!</p>
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<p>LEMON!!! How’ve ya been?</p>
<p>98Bee, do my views on love, too!</p>
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<p>Bonus point for expensive and/or out of the ordinary chocolate.</p>
<p>Back to views on love, nobody guessed 98beebee.</p>
<p>So, I kind of think you are a bit of the opposite of me. Guessing you aren’t really too critical of it. Also, I don’t think you are an only hook ups kind of person, into making things official. Been in a good amount of relationships, but they haven’t really changed you. Anywhere close?</p>
<p>smorgasbord: you like having fun in relationships, and you like having a relationship with someone who could have been your best friend. You are most drawn to people who are sarcastic and have a sense of humor?</p>
<p>guess mine too!</p>
<p>My view on 98bee: Wants a princess romance (meet the perfect guy, very Disney, but in a good way). Loves romantic things (getting roses on a date, etc). Will pick a guy she can bring home to mom.</p>
<p>I made this post on the previous thread, but I’m betting most of you didn’t see it because it got deleted: You guys can just refer to my as Anay (pronounced “uh-nay”). It’s my first name and it’s already in my username, so why not?</p>
<p>98beebee: I’ll think about that! I might as well, I have nothing to lose.</p>
<p>That’s actually really surprising smorgasbord, because I’m definitely much more of a community-concentrated, small-college-town person. I wonder what gave you the impression that I’d like an urban environment.</p>
<p>98, I think you’re the type that would pine away for ages on one single crush, but then be completely rewarded for your patience at the end. So occasionally scribble hearts on the back of your hand while thinking of him, realize what you’re doing and become horrified by the corniness of it all. And then go back to day-dreaming about your loved one.</p>
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<p>Just came across this… and nope.</p>
<p>but dfree… how many’s too many?</p>
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<p>To be honest, it seemed like you’d really be into the whole urban thing. Also, your username is pretty ironic, and it sees like you always like to go go go.</p>
<p>I will take you up on your Cambridge offer, though (I always liked it better than Oxford). Not too sure about St martin – I’m not into design/artsy fartsy-ness.</p>
<p>I guess that’s up to who you’re asking. I certainly haven’t had too many for myself.</p>
<p>Oh, what type of people we’re attracted to forgot about that 98beebee.</p>
<p>I’m guessing for you, you like a guy who isn’t afraid to come out and say he likes you. And is very up front about everything. Someone who will make romantic and extravagant gestures. Someone who is outgoing, and generally a happy person like you.</p>