posted May 11, 2006 01:57 PM            

They attack with heaps of flair, but defend like penguins (I love penguins by the way, but not very mobile are they?) They do have a good player in Paulo Wanchope, who has legs longer than the English channel. But they have Germany and Poland in their group, they will do extremely well to beat either of those teams.

posted May 11, 2006 02:43 PM              

Couple of things - Women seem to be becoming more man-like, in their attitudes towards relationships & sex - we're not really the chaste, pure of heart & intentions emotionally fragile little waifs of traditional sterotyping. No, not so much.

Men seem to be becoming more female like, in that they get the sense that the opposite sex feels somewhat ambiguous about them. Like, we have no real use for them anymore (we have the best sex toys too). How do they react to that? Depends on the guy. And in all honesty, many women DO feel ambiguous about men. We're not as needy as we use to be. They can't get away with as much anymore. They're losing their strong-hold over the fairer sex, and that's somewhat troubling to them, on a universal, though subconscious level.

And the more we break down the stereotypical gender roles in western society, the more difficult it will be to relate to each other. What are we suppose to expect from a man? What are men suppose to expect from a woman? Neither sex seems to know what's expected of them either. The ideals are in a state of flux, and we're all a little shifty because of it.

posted May 11, 2006 03:35 PM              

**Do you think that having my own Pluto aspects presdisposes me relationships with those that also have pluto aspects?**

just getting back to that query .. i couldn't give an answer simply 'cause i'm not sure .. i'd say there maybe a better than good chance of it .. .. point is .. i've only got my experience to go by (6 mjr. pluto aspects in my chart) .. so looking at one or two 'other' past charts .. i noticed they all have pluto aspects .. i don't know if that mean a predisposition for a pluto aspect 'native' or not .. .. but i do no for sure that i find scorp placements and plutonic vibes very magnetic ..

maybe it's just that sense of unspoken empathy with someone who shares similar astro aspects and or placements in their chart .. .. i.e. before one even knows any of the other persons astrology makeup ..
and then there is the theory .. or astro observation .. that women with harsh pluto aspects in their chart to mars often suffer violence at the hands of a man at some point in their lives .. .. similar with urns/mars .. i don't know how it works out for a guy with a harsh aspect between pluto and moon (or venus?) .. or urns to moon for that matter ..

posted May 11, 2006 07:50 PM              

One more thing. The trouble is, many people see the opposite sex as mearly props, usefull in boosting the ego and creating a certain "in demand" image to the outside world. Females do this just as much as males.

How many men are calling on you, trying to "get" with you? Oh, about TEN! They all want me soooo bad. Aren't I so special? So desireable? And that ex of mine still calls me. He's just pining for me night and day lol...loser." (replace "men" with "women", and "He" with "she" - still rings true.)

posted May 11, 2006 10:29 PM              

Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying the breaking down of stereotypes is wrong. I'm just saying we're having some trouble adjusting, that's all. I dare say, the pendulum is swinging, and knocking out a few walls in the process. There's alot of resistance, from both sides. Yet still, the pendulum is swinging.

Don't be afraid. Just be good to each other. Don't rack up bad karma, ya know?

posted May 12, 2006 05:59 AM            

Anyways most of the time women use men to validate their self-esteem and criticize them when they're not able to meet their expectations.

posted May 15, 2006 11:25 PM            

really? you would skip a little huMAN comfort?
well good for you! I know sooo many men who have gone for the shag.

You know what they say "what happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas"

posted May 16, 2006 08:21 AM              

** really? you would skip a little huMAN comfort?**
.. that aint my perspective (why "man" in capitals?) ..

posted May 17, 2006 03:07 AM              

I hear some people saying that if you only pick a nice guy, you won't need games.

I disagree. Here's why:

I don't buy the hype about the "sweet shy nerds" making better boyfriends.

They're not necessarily better/nicer guys. It's just that they aren't suave and good looking enough to get away with treating women like garbage.

...But they would if they could.

Do not be deceived, for within every sweet, shy, geek beats the heart of an underdog who desperately wants to be the Alpha Male.

I offer you this as proof:

I know many girls who fell for the theory about going for "Mr. Sensitive." And it turned out to be the worst relationship they ever had.

The girl makes the fatal mistake of thinking she is "SAFE" with Mr.Sensative, so she is open, honest, shares her feelings, and so forth.

"He's a nice guy," she thinks, "I don't need to play games with him."

Next thing you know, "safe" Mr.Sensitive becomes an @ssh*le.

He starts thinking "Hey, If I can get this one hot chick, then that means I could get more of them!" and his ego goes all out of control and he starts acting like he's some kind of pimp or playa' or something.

Men too are guilty of preferring the girl with Uranus tatooed on her forehead, and a few Pluto Squares thrown in for company.

You have to play just as many games, with the "nice" guys as you do with the "bad" ones.

Just because the guy is "Nice" doesn't mean he want's a "Nice" girl.

In fact, he probably wants a b*tch.

posted May 17, 2006 04:45 AM              

If its so inevitable that all men are really like this, why fight it?

Cynicism can only ever be false wisdom.

posted May 17, 2006 05:13 AM              

I also think the word nerd is just another box to put ppl into, like so many others. It’s almost as if there is a new box being born somewhere in the world every day. ‘Sex crazed male who only thinks with his penis’ is yet another (appropriate to this thread I would think). ‘Hopeless girl who needs a man so much, she puts on an act and plays mind games, to make sure she holds on to one’, yup nother box.. any takers? Or maybe you’d prefer the “So damn weird he/she can’t care less about societal rules, gender roles, psychological games or sex.. and is absolutely over all this crap” box.

Gosh so many boxes… Who’m I gona call? Boxxx Bustersss!!

posted May 17, 2006 05:39 PM              

Anyhoo, looking at this subject from a totally different angle, perhaps when a mate hurts "us" it's karma. The person did something bad in the past, and now they must suffer for their actions. Maybe accepting this, and bettering oneself may stop this vicious cycle of bad relationships.

I suffer from the hands of karma too, but lucky, and thankfully, not when it comes to my love life. My Venus has no bad aspects…except squaring Neptune. But it only gives me starry eyes when in love…followed by a crash to reality it’s also a wide orb.

Anyway, food for thought.

posted May 17, 2006 06:11 PM              

Ah, but people must learn somehow. I guess it's a necessary evil that they have bash each other up in the process in order to grow as people. And someone who's beyond that nonsense will simply say "no thanks" to a game player or an insecure dude who dreams of being the man, or even a secure dude who's a raging egomaniac. Just say no.

posted May 17, 2006 08:30 PM            

I agree with CardinalGirl,game-playing becomes consuming. There is a movie called "Two Can Play at that Game" that definitely demonstrates how this can ruin a relationship.Its where this woman thinks that little games can keep her man from straying. Unfortunately, in the end she ends up losing him only to end up getting him back after a tearful apology.