What's it to you? I'm collecting geographical information for Clutch so he can get a better feel for the ads he should be running. Or this board doesn't have complete anonymity like most other sites on the internet and I would like a real-time explanation as to why I'm an ******* or an attention ho as Brooksball eloquently put it.
I've read this entire thread (skimmed a few posts, to be honest). I think the real point of this thread is: You're getting older, your needs are maturing, and I think you're trying to define friend at this point, so you can move on to more mature relationships. It happens to everyone, and they deal with it in different ways. You have to analyze everything due to your ADHD/OCD, so you need to plan it all out and understand it before you can proceed.
I have come to the conclusion that the OP is mental and should seek professional help before he hacks someone into little pieces.
I'm thinking back - I've been married since I moved to Houston about 10 years ago from Canada. I'm similar in that I'm kinda picky in who I choose as friends - and I didn't make any good solid friends here until I joined a golf club. So take up golf - or bowling - or some sport where there's a lot of talking in between the action. Naturally, I'm kind of biased towards golf. =)
Really? Do you have room for 3 more, trust me you'll love em like your only child... Michael Vick would be jealous if he were to see them...
Left handed clubs are hard to find other than online. I do like to watch golf and have been out to range a few times. I suck it was always going either left or right on every swing.
Heh - I never said golf was easy. =) You're doing well as a beginner if you are making contact and getting the ball in the air. If you are looking for a used set of lefty clubs, try Strictly Golf on San Felipe just inside 610 near the train tracks. Also, a number of clubs around town have player development programs where you can get a driving range pass for $40 and a pro will come around and help you out a little bit. Good luck - golf is a lot of fun to get better at.
You should know, Crazy Joe. OP, everything is terrible. Once you recognize that, nothing is terrible. Just follow the advice in this movie. (You might fall into the very scientific-sounding 40% / 80% shyness demographic.) While watching, just mentally replace "meeting" & "flirting" with "befriending." Also, when they discuss "women," substitute "men," and when they say "man," think "friend." <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/DmfSqN88tsc&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/DmfSqN88tsc&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> Worked like a champ for me. I used to not have friends, but watching this helped me rethink my approach. I told myself, first of all, don't look/act like a "-----." And now, I just carry around a book with a funny title (who needs to actually read it!), wear elaborate jewelry, and always talk about sports. (Allow me to stress: talk sports only! Don't bring any of your personal ---- into a friendship!) Occasionally, if I feel like making another new friend, I'll just spill my drink on an interesting-looking person, you know, just to get their attention. Suddenly, I'm chock full with friends. (No more Haagen Dazs & Dallas reruns for me!)
