As an aside

[jay]

If getting laid was a priority of mine, I wouldn't dare to voice public opinions that I know might alienate some potential (or even current) partners...

If you're wondering what I'm talking about, it isn't worth your time...

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[serenejournal.livejournal.com]

Not alienating current partners is high on my list of priorities. YMMV.

[archway.livejournal.com]

~warm smile~

[geekchick]

I wouldn't dare to voice public opinions that I know are likely to alienate some potential (or even current) partners...

*handwaving* Sometimes, dear, it seems like you almost go out of your way to try to alienate potential or current partners. I know you see this as a sort of way to weed out people you think are likely to flake out on you, but I think you're cutting yourself off from a lot of people who would otherwise be excellent friends or possibly even partners with some of the ways you present yourself. If I was just getting to know you, frankly I'd be put off by the "I know this is probably going to alienate or hurt people I care about, but I'm okay with that" attitude that I'm getting from your statement above. And even the non-flakiest partners might one day get worn down by it. (That probably comes across like some kind of threat, but it really isn't.)

Happiness is a choice

[raddy.livejournal.com]

Hmm. I can relate to getting laid not being a priority - it's way way further down my own list than people expect for a "dating male". As to "alienating" ...now that I don't grok. You can't alienate me (for instance) ...you might ignore me, try to blame me, or whatever. But my experience of alienation is part of my subjective experience and so it is something I have to own - it isn't something you do or don't do. "Happiness is a choice"? Yes, and so are the less enjoyable experiences, like alienation.

...it isn't worth your time

Um. Right. Now I'm guessing this reflects your view of yourself(?) Or the purpose was contrary ...you said it to attract attention(?) Only we readers can decide what's worth our time, but no doubt you know that already. This reader (me!) sometimes experiences empathy in your emoting, and sometimes perspective on myself ...so thank you for expressing.