Esper said
Based on how round and warm they are. Chubby guys are always good for that.

Well ay bby, I'm chubby and come with a wheelchair. We'll get around without having to stand.

And thus my newest pickup line, that will never actually ever be used other than this one time, was born.

Esper said
But then we can go halfsies or threesies on the fines. Discounted adventures ahoy.

...the time I woke up under the falls of River Falls, WI

Blitzkrieg said
...the time I woke up under the falls of River Falls, WI

0.0

In the same bed as my exs sister. I like your adventure more.

*looks around* A-are we not friends, Esp? Am I just a pawn? q.q

Esper said
Noted. I shall drink in a comfortable place. Is the lap of a stranger acceptable?

People sit else where?
The fuck

Esper said
0.0In the same bed as my exs sister. I like your adventure more.

Man, my greatest drunk adventure was passing out on the floor and waking up on the couch a few feet away from where I went to sleep.

Tempest said
*looks around* A-are we not friends, Esp? Am I just a pawn? q.q

I meant for IRL friends I can have adventures with. I am running low.

Esper said
I meant for IRL friends I can have adventures with. I am running low.

*thinks* ........

People + alcohol = friends?

People + common interests = friends?

People + complaining at work together = friends?

*shrugs* just gotta throw yourself out there and try to interact with people, hang out, get to know them and them you? o.o

Esper said
0.0In the same bed as my exs sister. I like your adventure more.

I have shared other stories before, I have plenty. Some are not for younger audiences.

Wisconsinites are America's professional drinkers.

Act like you have always been friends with people you vaguely know... It works...

The only friends you need.

Chip, Napkin, and Penny, everyone else is reserve food for the impending apocalypse.

Barioth said
The only friends you need.Chip, Napkin, and Penny, everyone else is reserve food for the impending apocalypse.

Looks like Spongebob is trying to enchant them.

Wayne said
Looks like Spongebob is trying to enchant them.

It's an interesting picture, I believe it truly shows the friendship that Chip, Napkin, and Penny offer. Their friendship is so powerful, Spongebob is ready to delve into the dark world of witchcraft in order to make their dreams come true.

Tempest said
*thinks* ........ People + alcohol = friends?People + common interests = friends?People + complaining at work together = friends?*shrugs* just gotta throw yourself out there and try to interact with people, hang out, get to know them and them you? o.o

Usually if I share a common interest it is not for the same reason and it gets awkward. That seems like it would be the best way to get the ball rolling at any rate. That or alcohol and laps. I am not much for complaining unless I want to solve the problem.

Depends what you mean by "friend", midear. Someone to have a laugh with, or someone you can really trust, rely on, and care for. People can advise you on how to get the first, but the latter... they're harder to come by and the relationships tend to grow organically. You can be told how to meet people, to get the opportunity for friendship - but not how to make a true friend. That's something there isn't really a "guide" for - it's down to you to form that relationship. Not using and manipulating them would be a good starting point, though, yo.

Esper said
Usually if I share a common interest it is not for the same reason and it gets awkward. That seems like it would be the best way to get the ball rolling at any rate. That or alcohol and laps. I am not much for complaining unless I want to solve the problem.

Actually, it's still possible to make friends if you have different reasons for liking something. Just ignore the stuff they say that you think is stupid about the reasons they like something (a character they think is cooler than the rest) and hope that they can ignore what THEY think is the stupid stuff you say about why you like something (plot and character development) or vice versa. Work around that and find the things you do agree on. I don't guarantee a best friend, but I do agree that there will be conversations you will be super fond of if you follow this advice. oryoucouldjustusethesedativesandrope

Halo said
Depends what you mean by "friend", midear. Someone to have a laugh with, or someone you can really trust, rely on, and care for. People can advise you on how to get the first, but the latter... they're harder to come by and the relationships tend to grow organically. You can be told how to meet people, to get the opportunity for friendship - but not how to make a true friend. That's something there isn't really a "guide" for - it's down to you to form that relationship. Not using and manipulating them would be a good starting point, though, yo.

Someone that gives me fuzzy warm feelings inside and to hang out with. Possibly get drunk with and have inappropriate adventures. A few qualities I might like are:

Not get emotional when I turn icy cold.
Doesn't take things personally too often.
Likes a happy mix of serious and joking with a touch of innuendo.
Isn't ignorant in terms of learning.
Knows when to shut up.

BrobyDDark said
Actually, it's still possible to make friends if you have different reasons for liking something. Just ignore the stuff they say that you think is stupid about the reasons they like something (a character they think is cooler than the rest) and hope that they can ignore what THEY think is the stupid stuff you say about why you like something (plot and character development) or vice versa. Work around that and find the things you do agree on. I don't guarantee a best friend, but I do agree that there will be conversations you will be super fond of if you follow this advice.

Common ground. Wonderful. Now to do some field science.

Esper said
Someone that gives me fuzzy warm feelings inside and to hang out with. Possibly get drunk with and have inappropriate adventures. A few qualities I might like are:Not get emotional when I turn icy cold.Doesn't take things personally too often.Likes a happy mix of serious and joking with a touch of innuendo. Isn't ignorant in terms of learning.Knows when to shut up.

People aren't gonna fill out an application for the role of "friend", Espy xD You're not gonna be able to haze them for things you don't like and cherry-pick the perfect mate. Okay, sure, there are certain types of people we all get on with, but I wouldn't have a list of categories like that. You meet someone, either you like them and can have a nice conversation or you don't, and you get to know them if the former applies. Your friends will have traits that piss you the hell off, but you love them anyway for their good qualities. Imo, you can't go out there looking for people who'll perfectly fit some set of criteria you have - it's not searching for someone to fill a role or do a job, it's searching for a friend. That's something a little more organic, natural, messy, and unpredictable. Just talk to people. If you like them, carry on talking to them. See where it goes, what trusts and feelings develop. And maybe they will be someone who gets upset when you get icy cold, even if that frustrates you, and you'll need to compromise on that behaviour to maintain your friendship because you care about them.

Halo said
People aren't gonna fill out an application for the role of "friend", Espy xD You're not gonna be able to haze them for things you don't like and cherry-pick the perfect mate. Okay, sure, there are certain types of people we all get on with, but I wouldn't have a list of categories like that. You meet someone, either you like them and can have a nice conversation or you don't, and you get to know them if the former applies. Your friends will have traits that piss you the hell off, but you love them anyway for their good qualities. Imo, you can't go out there looking for people who'll perfectly fit some set of criteria you have - it's not searching for someone to fill a role or do a job, it's searching for a friend. That's something a little more organic, natural, messy, and unpredictable. Just talk to people. If you like them, carry on talking to them. See where it goes, what trusts and feelings develop. And maybe they will be someone who gets upset when you get icy cold, even if that frustrates you, and you'll need to compromise on that behaviour to maintain your friendship because you care about them.

So making friends isn't science then. Only saying I have certain traits like that where I do things and it isn't personal and I don't do sorry very well either because that would also involve lying. Basically I want someone I can relax around and those traits seem to allow that.

So how do I speak to someone on a personal level without pissing them off. I also am rather terrible with small talk. No ability to keep the conversation going.