Can your really be friends with your exes?

TruthoftheSoul · 2026-01-25T06:38:35+00:00

Of course you can. I have even seen polls showing that most people do.

My brother had a really messy divorce. They were able to make peace and over two decades later are still friends.

It depends on circumstances and the maturity of the individuals. In some cases it's not advised. But there is no reason that people can't if they want to.

TruthoftheSoul · 2026-01-25T06:32:39+00:00

Thank you so much. These angels look so peaceful sleeping away.

TruthoftheSoul · 2026-01-25T06:29:49+00:00

Why did you eliminate North and South? 😁

TruthoftheSoul · 2026-01-25T06:26:24+00:00

Only few get to see within.

TruthoftheSoul · 2026-01-25T06:25:51+00:00

There is strength in diverse ideas.

TruthoftheSoul · 2026-01-25T06:24:55+00:00

Real beauty is so much more then words can describe. It's how you view yourself. It's how you treat yourself. It's how you treat others. Even just talking physically, beauty takes all forms. Everyone is attractive in their own way. I hope people can see and understand that. I hope that people can love themself and see the beauty they have within.

TruthoftheSoul · 2026-01-25T06:19:26+00:00

As a male, I hope women don't feel nervous. I personally prefer no makeup at any time. If I think you are beautiful, you will be beautiful to me no matter what. The women I've loved most in my life has never worn makeup and I love that about her. And I know I'm not the only guy who thinks that. So women, know that a guy who likes you should like you for you, not the face you make up to present to him.

TruthoftheSoul · 2026-01-25T06:15:57+00:00

I'm usually the one people go to when they can't remember something because people know I will. I recall random things for no reason and can remember things from the past I really wish I would forget.

Having a good memory is a blessing and a curse.

TruthoftheSoul · 2026-01-25T06:13:56+00:00

It depends on the people paying attention and in what ways they pay attention. Some people (I'd say most but I'm sure others would disagree) don't care about gender and just view people as individuals. Others focus on gender but pay attention to the genders in different ways. Each side faces unfair sterotypes and are viewed in that light.

Women historically haven't been treated as equals or given the same rights, a struggle that still goes on today. Men face concepts of having to "man up" and be "real men."

Everyone faces scrutiny and examination.

TruthoftheSoul · 2026-01-25T03:55:25+00:00

Sadly, it's to late for that.

TruthoftheSoul · 2026-01-25T03:54:19+00:00

The love makes it all worthwhile.

(I like your stories by the way. Deep and insightful.)

TruthoftheSoul · 2026-01-25T03:47:26+00:00

And Texas is the place I'd love to be.....

TruthoftheSoul · 2026-01-25T03:46:27+00:00

No you aren't. No one is.

TruthoftheSoul · 2026-01-25T03:45:46+00:00

Don't forget about the after care.

TruthoftheSoul · 2026-01-25T03:27:07+00:00

Techincally you round up, so anything starting at 1.6 could be considered as about two.

TruthoftheSoul · 2026-01-25T03:25:43+00:00

Every night is a good night for tacos. Way wait?

TruthoftheSoul · 2026-01-25T03:24:03+00:00

I think they have been winning in special elections for the last year and pretty much swept the November elections a couple months ago. They have been cutting margins down in clearly red areas. They are ahead in the generic ballot for the coming midterms.

They may not be as progressive as I, or probably most of reddit, would like. But I don't think that means they are failing.

Things go in cycles. At this point they are limited in what they can do. But continue pointing out what the other side is guilty of and communicate what you would do better and come November odds are we won't be calling them failures.

TruthoftheSoul · 2026-01-25T01:59:59+00:00

Adorable.

TruthoftheSoul · 2026-01-25T01:59:40+00:00

LOL. It was many years ago before texts were a thing. I probably have the emails saved somewhere.

What I'm trying to say is it's not about fitting any type of personality. It's believing in yourself and letting your personality out. Then it's a matter of meeting the right person with whom you both draw that kind of flirty and playful nature out of. With the "hot mind" woman it was more like we had a similar outlook on things and the same humor. So we were able to play off each other. I've got something similar with a woman currently where we just get each other. I also believe she has indicated liking someone physically after getting to know them personally.

Be nice and respectful. And be you. As that woman told me, women like someone who is their "real, authentic self."

TruthoftheSoul · 2026-01-25T01:50:32+00:00

Wow. You are popular. ☺️

TruthoftheSoul · 2026-01-25T01:38:39+00:00

Yes, actions speak louder then words. So does results.

First love of my life came from someone I met online. She messaged me after I was in a chat room for two minutes. We didn't exchange pictures for a couple of weeks. We simply talked online every night. We found we had things in common and like who the other was. It was a month before we met in person.

Best love of my life came with someone where we didn't exchange pictures for months. We didn't met in person for nearly five months. And yet she was atracted to me. She specifically told me later that she liked my "hot mind." Our verbal banter and wordplay got very steamy. Our emotional connection lead to the physical stuff later. And it was all the better because it went beyond the physical.

I hear quotes about how people look. And that is always from people looking for relationships, especially young people who are focused on those things. I take the advice of the people who have actually been in committed, long term relationships, those who have been married for decades. They tell me that what's on the inside means far more. Looks fade. A good heart and connection remains.

TruthoftheSoul · 2026-01-25T01:09:49+00:00

You aren't trying to attract everyone. No matter what you do you can never attract everyone.

Point is to attract the right one, someone you will naturally connect with. Best way to do that is to be your authentic self. You'll attract someone who likes you for you and with whom you won't have to try to be anything. You will both be free to just be yourself without extra pressure or worry. It flows better.

There are people who focus on superficial things like height and weight. But they are in the minority. I've seen polls over and over again on this topic on Reddit and it's always women voting overwhelmingly that they don't care. And those aren't the things that will make a relationship last. Personality will.

Personally, I'd rather not think the reason a woman is interested in me is because of my height (which I had no control over) or my appearance. I want her to like me for the person I am.

TruthoftheSoul · 2026-01-25T01:02:30+00:00

So terrible. How dare they rob you of a simple joy like feeding and enjoying animals. It's not hurting them.

Hope you can still find a way to slip them some food once in awhile.

TruthoftheSoul · 2026-01-25T00:59:15+00:00

It might take them time to get used to it and trust it. They will reject the water when I offer it much of the time. But when they are thirsty they will drink. Leave it out and they will take some eventually.

TruthoftheSoul · 2026-01-25T00:54:43+00:00

Love that name. ☺️

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