I'm upset I didn't see this round of questions earlier! C, D, I, M, P, S, T, V, 1, 2, 3, 4.
C: Longest relationship you've ever been in, and why did it end?
My only relationship. It lasted... uh... it's kinda complicated. I'll say about 2 years.
D: Have you ever changed for someone, if yes, how?
I don't really like that question... it's making the assumption that all change is done as a means to an end. I have not changed myself "for" someone, but I have changed because of someone, or with someone. Because to be close to someone is to assimilate a part of them into yourself, while at the same time the opposite is happening. You can't be close to someone for an extended period of time and not walk away at least a slightly different version of the person you were before you met them. So no; I have not changed "for" someone. I have, however, changed because of someone. Someone(s), really. But that's also too long of a personal digression than I feel like getting into.
I: What's the most important part of a relationship?
M: What's one thing you regret saying or not saying, doing or not doing in a previous relationship?
I do not regret saying or doing anything in my previous relationship. Everything worked out in my mind.
P: What about "Love at first sight"? Why or why not?
I really shouldn't even have to answer this one. No. I'm not going to explain "why" -_-
S: What do you consider a deal breaker?
The other person's worldview/philosophy/religion. I won't even try to make it happen if it's not pretty close to mine on a fundamental level because it'll inevitably lead to many griefs and incorrigible arguments in the future.
T: How do you know it's time to end a relationship?
I don't. That sort of thing is something that's very subjective and circumstantial.
V: Do you think people who have dated can stay friends?
I consider my ex and myself to be living proof.
1: Would you break up with someone your parents didn't approve of?
Maybe, maybe not. It depends on how convincing their argument is. I love my parents and am definitely aware that they are smarter and wiser than I, and value their advice very highly. So if they had a problem with someone I was dating, I would take what they had to say very seriously. That decision is, however, ultimately mine, but I would weigh their arguments very heavily.
2: If you could go back in time and give yourself one piece of advice about dating what would it be?
3: Do you think long distance relationships can work? Why or why not?
Of course. I know many people who are in or got through successful long distance relationships. It takes a certain level of maturity, security, and trust, but it's definitely possible.
4: What do you notice first about another person?
As I approach them, body shape, hair color. As I get closer, face. As we start talking, eyes, grammar, vocabulary level, intelligence level, arrogance, humility, kindness, meanness, and self-esteem.
5: Do gay, lesbians, bisexuals or transgender people bother you?
Not unless they hit on me. Otherwise, live and let live. I believe it's wrong, but that doesn't mean I'm going to go around trying to convince anyone otherwise. Besides, they're human too, first and foremost.
