Guiding: what/who/why?

[Buffett and Colbert]

If the question is about what influences me, I suppose a few things. I suppose I'm more democratic because of my mother, who I spend more time with than my dad. But I'm not too liberal probably because of him, because he's a conservative. As far as the media goes, I tend to watch CNN mostly but I do dedicate a fraction to Fox and MSNBC. I don't like the two though. As indicated by my name, I watch The Daily Show and The Colbert Report very often. I also read the Washington Post, New York Times and Los Angelos Times a lot. But NSG has opened my eyes a lot too.

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

I guess so, I'm not that good at the whole introspection thing...

I wasn't either. Circumstances have schooled me into it. I find it necessary, for me.

[Altergo]

History and Time guide me. History teaches me mistakes, Time gives me a chance not to repeat those mistakes.

[JuNii]

many factors guide me.

My parents, family, friends, events around me, history, etc...

why? my life interacts with others, what I do affects others, even if it's something as insignificantly seemings as how they perceive me.

hope you feel better soon Nanatsu.

[Nineteen Halves]

As if that's going to stop me from blaming you!

Penis envy party?

But really, I try to rationalize random decisions I make. "Has this decision helped more than it has hurt (with approriate weightings for if I'm unsure)." Its not an exact science, but overall it helps keep me honest(-ish). Also I've found that discussion helps alot with personal philosophy. Argue with as many people as you can find who are as different as possible. Just my 2 cents.

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

many factors guide me.

My parents, family, friends, events around me, history, etc...

why? my life interacts with others, what I do affects others, even if it's something as insignificantly seemings as how they perceive me.

This, precisely this. Our guides also affect the perception of others where it comes to us. That's why I have being introspective lately. I came to realize I was too rash and that's not good. Rashness cannot be what guides us.

[JuNii]

many factors guide me.

My parents, family, friends, events around me, history, etc...

why? my life interacts with others, what I do affects others, even if it's something as insignificantly seemings as how they perceive me.

This, precisely this. Our guides also affect the perception of others where it comes to us. That's why I have being introspective lately. I came to realize I was too rash and that's not good. Rashness cannot be what guides us.

*nods*
Spontinaity (a form of rashness[?]) is a nice trait... but it shouldn't be the dominate one.

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

many factors guide me.

My parents, family, friends, events around me, history, etc...

why? my life interacts with others, what I do affects others, even if it's something as insignificantly seemings as how they perceive me.

This, precisely this. Our guides also affect the perception of others where it comes to us. That's why I have being introspective lately. I came to realize I was too rash and that's not good. Rashness cannot be what guides us.

*nods*
Spontinaity is a nice trait... but it shouldn't be the dominate one.

Ayup.

[Dyakovo]

many factors guide me.

My parents, family, friends, events around me, history, etc...

why? my life interacts with others, what I do affects others, even if it's something as insignificantly seemings as how they perceive me.

This, precisely this. Our guides also affect the perception of others where it comes to us. That's why I have being introspective lately. I came to realize I was too rash and that's not good. Rashness cannot be what guides us.

*nods*
Spontinaity (a form of rashness[?]) is a nice trait... but it shouldn't be the dominate one.

Nah, it should dominate all...

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

Nah, it should dominate all...

Well, spontaneity is good. One just shouldn't abuse it.

[Galloism]

Well, I just sit down and think about how what I'm about to do affects everyone around me, and think about whether it will harm other people. If it does, then I do that.

[Dyakovo]

Nah, it should dominate all...

Well, spontaneity is good. One just shouldn't abuse it.

*abuses spontaneity just to spite Nanatsu*

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

Well, I just sit down and think about how what I'm about to do affects everyone around me, and think about whether it will harm other people. If it does, then I do that.

Ladies and gentlemen, this is the man I love.

[Dyakovo]

Well, I just sit down and think about how what I'm about to do affects everyone around me, and think about whether it will harm other people. If it does, then I do that.

Ladies and gentlemen, this is the man I love.

Well, we all knew you had issues...

[Nanatsu no Tsuki]

Well, I just sit down and think about how what I'm about to do affects everyone around me, and think about whether it will harm other people. If it does, then I do that.

Ladies and gentlemen, this is the man I love.

Well, we all knew you had issues...

*nods*

He jests.

[JuNii]

Well, I just sit down and think about how what I'm about to do affects everyone around me, and think about whether it will harm other people. If it does, then I do that.

Ladies and gentlemen, this is the man I love.

so that's what I've been doing wrong!!!

[Jordaxia]

What guides me? Well, everything that has happened in my life to make me me, distilled in the form of my personality guides me. Obviously. but that's too pithy an answer. I'd say that what guides my decisions are a combination of factors dependent around how it will affect those I love, whether or not it's something I really want, and a certain calculating part of me that will add in how it benefits me regardless of any negative effects it has on someone else. If it all comes out as being a good course of action, I'll do it. By and large, I try and organise my life on a simple principle: Don't take anything except happiness seriously. Always work towards happiness, for myself and my partners.

[No Names Left Damn It]

You mean that no one and nothing has influenced you? Shaped your guidelines?

No. Nothing at all. I have never been influenced by anyone or anything, mainly because I've lived the entirety of my life in a box.

[SoWiBi]

No. Nothing at all. I have never been influenced by anyone or anything, mainly because I've lived the entirety of my life in a box.

At least your box has internet access.

.. I'll reply in all seriousness to this interesting OP, umm, tomorrow. Now bed.

[Minnas]

I would say my SO has become an important guiding presence in my life as of late. It's quite good to sit and discuss with him and compare notes. Sometimes his outlook changes, most times mine suffers a transformation. By no means do I think the same as him, but he does guides my intuition to better places. He makes me retire and think more deeply before proceeding.

Why would you let your partner guide you? I don't get it. He's not there to do that. He's there to be with you. I don't think guiding should be part and parcel of the relationship. Guiding is something you leave to family, friends and religious advisors. But a SO? It seems a bit crazy to me.

[Jordaxia]

Why would you let your partner guide you? I don't get it. He's not there to do that. He's there to be with you. I don't think guiding should be part and parcel of the relationship. Guiding is something you leave to family, friends and religious advisors. But a SO? It seems a bit crazy to me.

If you would let family, friends, and religious leaders guide you, then why not a significant other, who is both family and a friend? (and depending on their career choice...)

[Minnas]

Why would you let your partner guide you? I don't get it. He's not there to do that. He's there to be with you. I don't think guiding should be part and parcel of the relationship. Guiding is something you leave to family, friends and religious advisors. But a SO? It seems a bit crazy to me.

If you would let family, friends, and religious leaders guide you, then why not a significant other, who is both family and a friend? (and depending on their career choice...)

Because a SO is just for sexual gratification. I don't consider them family.

[Galloism]

Why would you let your partner guide you? I don't get it. He's not there to do that. He's there to be with you. I don't think guiding should be part and parcel of the relationship. Guiding is something you leave to family, friends and religious advisors. But a SO? It seems a bit crazy to me.

If you would let family, friends, and religious leaders guide you, then why not a significant other, who is both family and a friend? (and depending on their career choice...)

Because a SO is just for sexual gratification. I don't consider them family.

That's telling. Please, do expound.

[Minnas]

Because a SO is just for sexual gratification. I don't consider them family.

That's telling. Please, do expound.[/quote]

A SO is just someone you have for sex, nothing more. They're not family, they're just there for your sexual pleasure.

[Galloism]

A SO is just someone you have for sex, nothing more. They're not family, they're just there for your sexual pleasure.

I think the term you're looking for there dear is "Fuck-buddy". A significant other is something else entirely.