Do you consider yourself to be fairly open minded? - Page 2

Fayshun · 20-07-2008, 17:13

Actually, I couldn't give a toss.

Will · 20-07-2008, 17:33

It depends what view point you see things. Love is a great thing, and the more love in the world the better, and if there are 2 people in love with each other then that's awesome. However there is the view point that in spite of evolution and development of modern society, some things are a little hard to accept since to some people it's not "natural"... yet love is "natural"... so it's a bit of an oxymoron. I flit between both extremes, for example from a cultural and life experience and view on the world I'd say that I'm very fortunate to have the ability to be educated in my decision to be more open minded than most. However, there's a bit of a "backward" mentality, going back to somewhere (where I don't know) thinking it's "odd". I'm not going to deny it.

However, I don't have strong feelings about it at all. I'm very much ambivalent towards it, though edging to the "couldn't care less" side of things in general.

I think what I'm trying to say is that I can understand arguments on both sides, but could never totally agree with either of them exclusively. Just like I could never be left wing or right wing in politics, or anti/pro religion etc... For me they all work, all the combinations are as true as each other.

The immature side of me goes, "cool 2 women hehehehehehe", but just as quickly I go "awww it's great that they have each other"...

So after that long winded brain dump, I don't really mind, if it doesn't affect me directly why should it bother me?

Dymetrie · 20-07-2008, 17:38

Quote:

Originally Posted by Will

It depends what view point you see things. Love is a great thing, and the more love in the world the better, and if there are 2 people in love with each other then that's awesome. However there is the view point that in spite of evolution and development of modern society, some things are a little hard to accept since to some people it's not "natural"... yet love is "natural"... so it's a bit of an oxymoron. I flit between both extremes, for example from a cultural and life experience and view on the world I'd say that I'm very fortunate to have the ability to be educated in my decision to be more open minded than most. However, there's a bit of a "backward" mentality, going back to somewhere (where I don't know) thinking it's "odd". I'm not going to deny it.

However, I don't have strong feelings about it at all. I'm very much ambivalent towards it, though edging to the "couldn't care less" side of things in general.

I think what I'm trying to say is that I can understand arguments on both sides, but could never totally agree with either of them exclusively. Just like I could never be left wing or right wing in politics, or anti/pro religion etc... For me they all work, all the combinations are as true as each other.

The immature side of me goes, "cool 2 women hehehehehehe", but just as quickly I go "awww it's great that they have each other"...

So after that long winded brain dump, I don't really mind, if it doesn't affect me directly why should it bother me?

Translation:

"I don't understand it, but it doesn't bother me."

Pretty much how I feel, just because I don't understand something doesn't mean it's wrong (other than people playing World of Warcraft, that's just unnatural!).

TinkerBell · 20-07-2008, 18:50

I am very open minded

I have a good friend who is a lesbian, and I fully support her as if it was anyone else. I know people who can't stand the idea though and think it is disgusting! Which is why she hasn't told many people about her sexuality which I think is a shame but I completely understand.

I really wish people would open their eyes and see the world as it is today and accept it.

Dee · 20-07-2008, 18:56

Nice to know people here are embracing it, for use of a better term

TinkerBell · 20-07-2008, 18:59

Haha! I love that

Knipples · 20-07-2008, 19:01

My best mates brother is gay, and to be honest I knew he was a long time before he admitted it to his family. Hes living with his bloke, they have a house together and have been together for about 4 years now.

The only problem I have is with other people really, most people (especially men) when you hear someone is a lesbian its like "cooooooool" (in a rude way

) but when its two men theres quite a bit of this whole "Yuck" thing, and that its disgusting. Even the same person saying lesbians are fine by him is then saying that two men together is wrong. To me it doesnt make any difference.

Just me two penceworth....

Burble · 20-07-2008, 19:09

I couldn't care less really. I've got some very close friends (both male and female) who are gay and if they're happy then I'm happy for them.

I'm certainly not paranoid enough to put my back to the wall everytime I meet a gay man.

Will · 20-07-2008, 19:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by Burble

I couldn't care less really. I've got some very close friends (both male and female) who are gay and if they're happy then I'm happy for them.

I'm certainly not paranoid enough to put my back to the wall everytime I meet a gay man.

Don't I know it!!!!

:****er:

Del Lardo · 20-07-2008, 21:33

My cousin is a lesbian and living with her partner and if she decided to get married then I'd be as happy for her as if she was marrying a chap.

My mothers side of the family is very Christian and the only person who has a problem is my mother who freely admits that while she is happy for my cousin she is unconfortable with her choice of partner as it goes against her beliefs.

The funny thing is that my mother and aunt have decided not to tell my grandparents (my cousin hasn't been given a choice in the matter!) as they don't think they can handle it. My grandparents blantantly know (only my aunt and mother can't see this) and as far are they are concerned my cousins happyness is far more important than what they believe.

20-07-2008, 17:13	#11
Fayshun Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Adrift in the Orca Posts: 6,845	Actually, I couldn't give a toss. __________________ We must move forward not backward, upwards not forward, and always twirling, twirling, twirling...

20-07-2008, 17:33	#12
Will BBx woz 'ere :P Join Date: Jan 1970 Posts: 2,147,487,208	It depends what view point you see things. Love is a great thing, and the more love in the world the better, and if there are 2 people in love with each other then that's awesome. However there is the view point that in spite of evolution and development of modern society, some things are a little hard to accept since to some people it's not "natural"... yet love is "natural"... so it's a bit of an oxymoron. I flit between both extremes, for example from a cultural and life experience and view on the world I'd say that I'm very fortunate to have the ability to be educated in my decision to be more open minded than most. However, there's a bit of a "backward" mentality, going back to somewhere (where I don't know) thinking it's "odd". I'm not going to deny it. However, I don't have strong feelings about it at all. I'm very much ambivalent towards it, though edging to the "couldn't care less" side of things in general. I think what I'm trying to say is that I can understand arguments on both sides, but could never totally agree with either of them exclusively. Just like I could never be left wing or right wing in politics, or anti/pro religion etc... For me they all work, all the combinations are as true as each other. The immature side of me goes, "cool 2 women hehehehehehe", but just as quickly I go "awww it's great that they have each other"... So after that long winded brain dump, I don't really mind, if it doesn't affect me directly why should it bother me? __________________ *No No!*

20-07-2008, 18:50	#14
TinkerBell Dirty Spammer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the middle! Posts: 2,454	I am very open minded I have a good friend who is a lesbian, and I fully support her as if it was anyone else. I know people who can't stand the idea though and think it is disgusting! Which is why she hasn't told many people about her sexuality which I think is a shame but I completely understand. I really wish people would open their eyes and see the world as it is today and accept it. __________________

20-07-2008, 18:59	#16
TinkerBell Dirty Spammer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: In the middle! Posts: 2,454	Haha! I love that __________________

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20-07-2008, 18:56	#15
Dee Combat Spanker Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 5,292	Nice to know people here are embracing it, for use of a better term

20-07-2008, 19:01	#17
Knipples nipples lol (o)(o) Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Brissle!!! Posts: 4,947	My best mates brother is gay, and to be honest I knew he was a long time before he admitted it to his family. Hes living with his bloke, they have a house together and have been together for about 4 years now. The only problem I have is with other people really, most people (especially men) when you hear someone is a lesbian its like "cooooooool" (in a rude way ) but when its two men theres quite a bit of this whole "Yuck" thing, and that its disgusting. Even the same person saying lesbians are fine by him is then saying that two men together is wrong. To me it doesnt make any difference. Just me two penceworth....

20-07-2008, 19:09	#18
Burble Rocket Fuel Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 7,826	I couldn't care less really. I've got some very close friends (both male and female) who are gay and if they're happy then I'm happy for them. I'm certainly not paranoid enough to put my back to the wall everytime I meet a gay man.

20-07-2008, 21:33	#20
Del Lardo Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Cambridge Posts: 2,539	My cousin is a lesbian and living with her partner and if she decided to get married then I'd be as happy for her as if she was marrying a chap. My mothers side of the family is very Christian and the only person who has a problem is my mother who freely admits that while she is happy for my cousin she is unconfortable with her choice of partner as it goes against her beliefs. The funny thing is that my mother and aunt have decided not to tell my grandparents (my cousin hasn't been given a choice in the matter!) as they don't think they can handle it. My grandparents blantantly know (only my aunt and mother can't see this) and as far are they are concerned my cousins happyness is far more important than what they believe.