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Thanks sweet Mysteria...

You're a very lovely soul...a kindred spirit. He's kind of getting a crush on me though. What should I do about that?

posted by Passionflower on January 10, 2007 at 9:33 PM | link to this | reply

If he had been an American I wouldn't have believed him Corbin...

I think it was more a question of him just not being familiar with some English words. His English is pretty good but not perfect.

posted by Passionflower on January 10, 2007 at 9:32 PM | link to this | reply

Hi PasssH :) Thanks for posting that photo of you!

Very nice.  I can imagine giving you a big giant hug too.  You are very gracious and kind to share with your friend on such a level.  He is lucky to have found you! (((((Pash))))))

posted by mysteria on January 10, 2007 at 8:29 PM | link to this | reply

How ya Doin, Passion?

I've been away and it very hard to get in the  "Blogit groove".......as to your post......are you sure you weren't being "played" by the young man?   Not knowing what dating was is pretty naive......

posted by Corbin_Dallas on January 10, 2007 at 8:16 PM | link to this | reply

You've become a dear friend too Maggie...

I have a few friends in Ohio...who knows? I might make it up that way soon.

posted by Passionflower on January 10, 2007 at 8:05 PM | link to this | reply

Passion......

It would be great if I could meet you in person and give you a hug.  Just because I've known you so long and we've discussed so much.  You've been so nice and sweet.

posted by MaggieMae on January 10, 2007 at 7:48 PM | link to this | reply

You too MiaElla???? LOL!

I'm not sure...it seems like with all the info on the internet, things would have improved but its gone the other way...all downhill from here...LOL!

posted by Passionflower on January 10, 2007 at 10:46 AM | link to this | reply

Here you go Maggie...Now you'll recognize me!

posted by Passionflower on January 10, 2007 at 10:45 AM | link to this | reply

passion

I've been accused of sharing too much too...lol...yeah, how did we get it so messed up?

posted by MiaElla on January 10, 2007 at 10:44 AM | link to this | reply

I agree Troosha...it IS appalling!

It's just one of those horrible maladies that perpetuates itself. The more sex available to us all, the worse the problem seems to be.

posted by Passionflower on January 10, 2007 at 10:43 AM | link to this | reply

Passionflower

I find it appalling that people don’t talk to their kids about sex (about both the risks as well as the intimacy). It’s a different generation out there and if we don’t think our teens are sexually active, we’re living in a bubble. I don’t think the discussions need to be fire and brimstone but nor should they be a license for promiscuity. It’s a tricky balance. In terms of what’s become of us adults?.... I think in too many relationships sex is used as a power tool. Outwardly some marriages may appear to be thriving and loving but it’s a different picture behind closed doors. I’ve heard an awful lot of tales of dysfunction, power tripping, and game playing when it comes to what should be the most visceral and intimate expression of one’s love.

posted by Troosha on January 10, 2007 at 10:40 AM | link to this | reply

Really, Passion............

Blackcat and Ariala are the same person??????  How can you know that?  That's amazing!

I remember one picture you posted, but I'm not sure I'd recognize you, people change so much, but maybe......

posted by MaggieMae on January 10, 2007 at 10:30 AM | link to this | reply

I agree with you Strat...the situation here in America

Is frightening enough. But when you realize that one third of Africa is HIV positive and that children in some countries are bought and sold for sex by adults, you quickly realize that this is one problem we need to get fixed.

posted by Passionflower on January 10, 2007 at 9:51 AM | link to this | reply

Somewhere along the way we got it all screwed up.

I would guess a lot of factors come into it. But I do know this -- a county in South Carolina has dropped their teen pregnancy rate by a gigantic rate because they have been agressively preaching prevention as well as that ridiculous notion, abstinence. They have been giving out condoms and encouraging young girls to demand their boyfriends use them -- even teach them how.

Guess what? It worked.

It's too dangerous not to talk about.

posted by strat on January 10, 2007 at 9:44 AM | link to this | reply

LadyChar...These days not too many people wait for marriage.

I commend your son for that.

One thing you see alot is parents who are totally clueless about their children's sex lives. I think parents just aren't comfortable thinking or talking about that subject.

It's still something best taught by a parent though.

posted by Passionflower on January 10, 2007 at 8:52 AM | link to this | reply

Thanks Maggie...

I've posted recent photos of myself here before so you might recognize me but I dont think Blackcat has ever posted a pic of herself (bec she and Arial are the same person...LOL)

Guess I can't help being who I am.

posted by Passionflower on January 10, 2007 at 8:49 AM | link to this | reply

I'm glad you had the courage to talk to him FionaJean

There are so many that no one ever talks to about this stuff.

posted by Passionflower on January 10, 2007 at 8:47 AM | link to this | reply

Absolutely Right Wordsmith--

It's just too bad that parents the world over don't understand these simple facts. This is a problem that's world-wide and even much worse in some countries than in America.

posted by Passionflower on January 10, 2007 at 8:46 AM | link to this | reply

HI

I know I had to have "the talk" about condoms with my brother when he was in varsity and it was the most embarressing thing I ever had to do but in light of the world we live in, it is important to be open and honest about such things.

posted by fionajean on January 10, 2007 at 8:07 AM | link to this | reply

Passion....

I know I wouldn't know you, Blackcat, or Shelly, but I sure would recognize Offbeats - she's my sister.  hahaha   I've known her for (she wouldn't want me to say how many) years. 

You know i'm just playing with you, don't you?

Of course , everybody has secrets that they'll never tell, even on Blogit where nobody can identify you.  They have stuff they just don't talk about. You do, I do, everybody does.  As for you, you do share a lot, but I admire your guts.  You're very open.

posted by MaggieMae on January 10, 2007 at 7:42 AM | link to this | reply

there are just so many answers to that question

my son remained a virgin until he was married so there was no "talk" - he is very religious.  i educated my oldest daughter and she is on the pill for "someone" not just "anyone".  communication is the key with your children - the rest of the world i don't know.

posted by ladychardonnay on January 10, 2007 at 7:31 AM | link to this | reply

Good question, Passion.

I guess a number of things contribute to the way we look at sex.  For instance, my mother told me next to nothing about it, but she did buy me books like On Becoming A Woman.  Then, I suppose that people of some religions think it's bad to talk about sex.  Considering what we are facing today with diseases, not to mention some really unnatural acts, the wisest course is to educate our children as much as possible about how their bodies work and about the whole business of sex.  Failing that, there are always books that deal with those topics.  I'd be doing my child a disservice in not talking to him about the subject at all when the time is right.

posted by word.smith on January 10, 2007 at 4:34 AM | link to this | reply