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Jeff Wrangler:
--- Quote from: serious crayons on April 04, 2019, 08:55:38 am ---Straight couples do just about anything at weddings these days. About 25 years ago I went to a wedding of close friends where the only people there were the couple, me and my husband (serving as matron of honor and best man), the bride's 10-year-old daughter and a minister. We went out in their backyard, held the short service, then went inside and watched a baseball game on TV and BBQed.
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That sounds very nice. I would like something like that. I might skip the baseball game, though. ;D
--- Quote ---another friend read from (who else? it was Unitarian church) Walt Whitman.
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I've heard that Unitarians read more from Walt Whitman than they do from the Bible. Just sayin.' ;D
--- Quote ---But it seems like Lee is suggesting that it's always possible. After all, she started seeing R when she was about your age, or possibly a little older.
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I took that as her point. I don't want to put words into her post, but I took it as she believes it's always possible. I disagree. And I believe that to believe it beyond a certain point in one's life when it has not happened is self-delusion. There are always exceptions, of course.
--- Quote ---So technically it's never too late. But if you've decided that it is, then maybe it is.
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Yes, it is.
Front-Ranger:
--- Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 04, 2019, 11:58:53 am ---....I took it as she believes it's always possible. I disagree. And I believe that to believe it beyond a certain point in one's life when it has not happened is self-delusion. There are always exceptions, of course.
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No, I don't believe that it is always possible for a person in their 60s or older to start to love another person and want to join with them. The reason I don't believe that is because of the thinking in your third sentence. If a person firmly rejects the idea or possibility, then it is impossible for it to happen. And another key is contained in the last part of that sentence where you say "when it has not happened." If a person is waiting around for love to just happen, and it hasn't happened, you're right, it's not going to "just happen." But love rarely comes like a prince on a white horse that got lost in the forest just when Briar Rose was washing strawberries in the pond and fell in. That only happens in Disney movies.
CellarDweller:
Hiya BetterMost friends.
Oh, I can feel Friday coming! ;D This week has felt like a long one, so I'm glad it's almost over!
All this talk of weddings and whatnot, ending with Lee's post about a white knight, have reminded me of this song.....
Where have all the good men gone, And where are all the gods?
Where's the streetwise Hercules to fight the rising odds?
Isn't there a white knight upon a fiery steed?
Late at night I toss and I turn, And I dream of what I need
I need a hero, I'm holding out for a hero 'til the end of the night
He's gotta be strong, And he's gotta be fast, And he's gotta be fresh from the fight
I need a hero, I'm holding out for a hero 'til the morning light
He's gotta be sure, And it's gotta be soon, And he's gotta be larger than life! Larger than life
serious crayons:
--- Quote from: Front-Ranger on April 04, 2019, 04:32:35 pm ---No, I don't believe that it is always possible for a person in their 60s or older to start to love another person and want to join with them. The reason I don't believe that is because of the thinking in your third sentence. If a person firmly rejects the idea or possibility, then it is impossible for it to happen.
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Just as it's always at least somewhat possible to win a lottery (chances >0) unless you never buy a ticket, in which case it is impossible. And I think the love odds are slightly better than the lottery odds. Heck, people start love affairs in senior residences!
serious crayons:
--- Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 04, 2019, 11:58:53 am ---I've heard that Unitarians read more from Walt Whitman than they do from the Bible. Just sayin.' ;D
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It's possible you heard that from me, as I say it all the time, including here. 8) :laugh:
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