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Originally Posted by Better_Than_Deux

i read it ni'k, and im glad you posted it.

the best relationships i've ever had with boyfriends started out with really solid friendships. guys do need someone to listen to them more than girls!

when girls have girlfriends (and i am speaking from only my experience, i can't speak for anyone else) that's what I like to do. Not necessarily gossip, but talk and listen to my friends thoughts and ideas. I have friends that listen to me too; it's a two way street. But it seems like with guys (and I have many guy friends) you have to be with them one on one to have a really meaningful conversation. otherwise its all small talk.

SMALL TALK WILL DRIVE YOU FUCKING CRAZY. CRAZY ENOUGH TO FIT INTO STUPID MALE STEREOTYPES!!!!!

not sure if you're aware of this, but the female brain has 11% more verbal neurons than men and they are generally better at processing language. they are also better at multitasking. which probably explains why your male friends need one-to-one attention to not pass as dunces.

anyway, since you read nik's post, could you please summarize it? i feel he makes a lot of assumptions about people he doesn't know-- like assuming that people are here seeking a mate-- flotto excepted-- but anyway, what are the highlights?