@atomicpoet You're making me want to dust off my Archos 504 and play around with it. That thing was a tank. I used to walk with it everywhere and dropped it a bunch of times. It was perfectly fine. It held a ton of music and was just plain awesome.
What advice would you give to someone just starting out in a relationship?
Mine might sound kind of dark in relation to the question, but here goes:
People change, and they should, it's part of being a person. Some people are lucky, and they change in the same direction, but some don't, and that's okay too. There's no shame in leaving a relationship or changing the nature of a relationship that no longer serves you. We are all taught that every relationship, whether romantic or friendship, is supposed to last forever, but nothing is forever, and forcing something that no longer works, just ends in anger and bitterness. Knowing when to let go is as important as knowing when to hold on through a rough patch, and how to know either of those things is the most cliché advice of all, COMMUNICATE.
@RickiTarr If you want a serious relationship, look for someone that you will be able to stand being around all the time. If it gets serious enough, you are going to be living together. Some things are harmless quirks, but others might be dealbreakers. Keep that in mind.
Definitely be yourself. If it's meant to be, you will get along. I wouldn't tell them my life story on the first date, but definitely be open about who you are, etc.
@RickiTarr Look for someone that you can trust. Chances are that you are going to have to make major financial decisions together, especially in these tough times. If you are going to buy vehicles, appliances, etc together, you need someone that will be able to pay their share. You don't have to keep track of every single penny, but look for someone that is willing to help with the household expenses.
