juliaoceania
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ORIGINAL: juliaoceania These statements show your youth in my opinion. What I often get from you seems to be one reason or another that my opinion is somehow less valid. In this case, you've used the notion that my opinion is different from yours to support it.. as if, should I have been older, I would've probably agreed with you more. This is really a "twue" sort of sentiment, julia. There are young people that post on these boards that have a wealth of experience and have my respect. There are others that post on this board that have less experience in the world and their opinions must be viewed through their inexperience. I posted why I felt your lack of experience (most probably related to your youth, instead of any sort of inherent character flaw that keeps you perpetually immature, and there are those much older that are much more immature than yourself) added to your impression that sex cheapens love when one actually makes love instead of just having a sexual fling. Now of course, people differ on their views of right and wrong in regard to sexuality, and your views maybe based on some religious feelings, but that does not negate my experience of having been intimate with people I loved as opposed to people I liked a lot. Now when you have had both experiences, perhaps you can tell me how "cheap" my sexuality is, until then, I would prefer to view your opinion through the lens of your youth instead of thinking you to be a judgmental and arrogant little turd. I am sure your opinion is valid in your mind, but it is not valid in mine... And yes, I think my experiences of having it both ways make my opinion a little more valid when it comes to whether or not having a few casual sexual daliances between the ages of 18 and 20 makes me somehow less committed and somehow makes my love making "cheap", as you put it. Edited to add: Like everyone else, I had preferences when it comes to a mate when I was looking for one. Just because they did not match what I wanted did not mean that that they were "cheap" or "less than" for it. I am not objecting to people wanting to be chaste or seeking someone that is. I am objecting to the characterization of those who have had an occasional fling (even years ago) as someone who is less committed, having character flaws, or somehow inferior to those who choose to live differently than they do. If you cannot see the difference between being judgmental and having preferences, then that is something i cannot help you with
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