Poll: Girlfriends: Are they worth the effort?

[RelexCryo]

God damn people, get over yourselves.

Having a partner who you love and loves you back just as much in return is pretty much the most awesome thing you'll ever get in life.
My Girlfriend lives in the states, it's been a long two years and we've only met the once but I wouldn't change a thing.

Totally worth the effort.

This is totally off topic, but Squirtle kicks ass. Almost as much as Blastoise.

 

[Thomas Rembrandt]

So I ask: Is having a girlfriend really worth all the effort, is this sex thing really so much better than Rosie Palms, is the jumping through hoops for a woman, the nagging and annoying talks and everything that rewarding at the end? Or are people exaggerating?

OP, if you actually have to ask this question, your answer is no. By your post you have already formed your opinions about women and any effort you actually undertake in getting said GF will inevitably lead you to solidify your position in the no category when confronted with the problems of actually having to interact with the opposite sex IRL.

I think this is the first time I've ever advised someone to not get a life because they'll probably be happier not having one. Cheers!

No that's not it, I think. It's just, I feel kind of cozy in my ways of life but at times it gets so boring. Like something is missing. But being the lazy asshole that I am, I don't do anything about it because its hard to change.

It's becoming more and more a mystery to me, why everywhere i look, people insist that love is so amazing. I just don't feel it, the same way, i couldn't get exited watching Avatar.

 

[spankcakes]

you're a ninja!

and QFT,

not that any girl would want me anyway, all I do is play bass, all I can do is play bass.

Well, all I can do is play guitar, and even that I don't do very well. No girl really wants me... No wait, there are a few, but I sure as hell don't want them. You know it seems that any girl, that wants me is either ugly, fat, or just plain retarded. In the worst case, it's all of those things.

So, I've chosen to be a loner. Every time I'm with my friends, I feel like going home and being alone. There's one chick I got the hots for, but there's probably no way, I can hook up with her, plus she's my so called friends sis, so called, because that guy's an asshole and I really don't wanna hang out with him. Anyway, I'm a bum who's getting quite heavily into drinking, so I'll probably be alone for the rest of my life, or be one of those abusive husbands... I'm just no good. *goes off to slit his wrists* No, just kidding. I don't do that stuff, I'd rather have a drink.

 

[Thomas Rembrandt]

I hope you don't get a girlfriend because then you won't be able to reproduce.

Cool answer.

 

[Thomas Rembrandt]

you're a ninja!

and QFT,

not that any girl would want me anyway, all I do is play bass, all I can do is play bass.

Well, all I can do is play guitar, and even that I don't do very well. No girl really wants me... No wait, there are a few, but I sure as hell don't want them. You know it seems that any girl, that wants me is either ugly, fat, or just plain retarded. In the worst case, it's all of those things.

So, I've chosen to be a loner. Every time I'm with my friends, I feel like going home and being alone. There's one chick I got the hots for, but there's probably no way, I can hook up with her, plus she's my so called friends sis, so called, because that guy's an asshole and I really don't wanna hang out with him. Anyway, I'm a bum who's getting quite heavily into drinking, so I'll probably be alone for the rest of my life, or be one of those abusive husbands... I'm just no good. *goes off to slit his wrists* No, just kidding. I don't do that stuff, I'd rather have a drink.

I'm having a drink right now. It's awesome. So.. La chaim!

 

[RaikuFA]

And you ask the internet if the internet's obsession with women is justified? "Is it worth the mild heartburn to eat the delicious burger" is a suitable analogy. A little grief, a few uncomfortable situations, but mostly just deliciousness and fun. You get to ask yourself that question, not us. Go out and talk to some actual females, see if you have any luck.

yeah but what if the restraunt wont serve you said burger and just leaves you there to starve to death?

 

[discostoo]

Paying for it is much less hassle. I don't pay for the sex, I pay for them to leave afterwards.

 

[Nubbinsmustdie]

my gf and i just game most of the time and well yeah having a gf is good for sex and stuff but it gets annoying after being with em for 4 years >>

 

[Flames66]

Just don't worry about it, It's not worth it.

 

[Abengoshis]

Sex is overrated, its really not as good as it is portrayed to be...you're probably better off masturbating. xD

 

[Shoqiyqa]

... never had a romantic relationship (euphemism for never got any) ...

TOTALLY not the same thing!

Jumping through hoops to get laid? Not worth it. Give me a moment to ask permission to use a quote ...

... and I've got it so here you go: "If I want to get my dick wet, I have a fully functioning shower right there."

Kissing, cuddling and massages are the parts for which you really need a partner ..... or at least one partner, anyway.

When a relationship ends, people regret not getting laid while they had the chance (turns out that was all he or she was good for) or regret having too much sex and not enough kissing (turns out he or she was better than that) or regret having him neutered (turns out he was the best dog you ever knew) or regret getting involved at all (lots of possible reasons) or they don't regret anything (lucky, or utterly heartless) and it can feel like it's not worth it at all ever. A good one can make it feel worth having waited three years to find a good one.

 

[mechanixis]

It seems nowadays, that everywhere I go on the internet people seem eager to "advise" me (or the reader) to get a life, to get laid or to find yourself a girl.

Anyone who instructs people to 'get laid' on the internet has a severe case of misplaced priorities. Yes, sex feels nice, but when you get right down to it, it's just a bunch of nerves firing off, nothing more. I'll never understand the sort of people who seem to make its pursuit their life; it strikes me as a tragic lack of imagination.

As someone who was familiar with this particular flavor of strife for the longest time, I know how you feel. I'll say you shouldn't do anything about it unless you're personally compelled to. Myself, I made an effort to get a girlfriend because I wanted to experience sex and romance firsthand, just to have it under my belt (oh christ, no pun intended) and confirm that, yes, I was not cursed to never know the touch of a woman. If that doesn't bother you, then power to you. There's something admirably transhuman about asexuality.

Same goes for romance, of course. If you're one of the few that can get by without the security and comfort of a partner, then power to you.

 

[RaikuFA]

... never had a romantic relationship (euphemism for never got any) ...

TOTALLY not the same thing!

Jumping through hoops to get laid? Not worth it. Give me a moment to ask permission to use a quote ...

... and I've got it so here you go: "If I want to get my dick wet, I have a fully functioning shower right there."

Kissing, cuddling and massages are the parts for which you really need a partner ..... or at least one partner, anyway.

When a relationship ends, people regret not getting laid while they had the chance (turns out that was all he or she was good for) or regret having too much sex and not enough kissing (turns out he or she was better than that) or regret having him neutered (turns out he was the best dog you ever knew) or regret getting involved at all (lots of possible reasons) or they don't regret anything (lucky, or utterly heartless) and it can feel like it's not worth it at all ever. A good one can make it feel worth having waited three years to find a good one.

that was the most confusing thing ive ever read

 

[Thomas Rembrandt]

It seems nowadays, that everywhere I go on the internet people seem eager to "advise" me (or the reader) to get a life, to get laid or to find yourself a girl.

Anyone who instructs people to 'get laid' on the internet has a severe case of misplaced priorities. Yes, sex feels nice, but when you get right down to it, it's a simple case of nerves firing off, nothing more. I'll never understand the sort of people who seem to make its pursuit their life; it strikes me as a tragic lack of imagination.

As someone who was familiar with this particular flavor of strife for the longest time, I know how you feel. I'll say you shouldn't do anything about it unless you're personally compelled to. Myself, I made an effort to get a girlfriend because I wanted to experience sex and romance firsthand, just to have it under my belt (oh christ, no pun intended) and confirm that, yes, I was not cursed to never know the touch of a woman. If that doesn't bother you, then power to you. There's something admirably transhuman about asexuality.

Well bugger me, that actually made me feel better. Thank you very much, Sir, you are now in my little book of Cool. La Chaim!

 

[bobknowsall]

So I ask: Is having a girlfriend really worth all the effort, is this sex thing really so much better than Rosie Palms, is the jumping through hoops for a woman, the nagging and annoying talks and everything that rewarding at the end? Or are people exaggerating?

Well, when you put it that way, relationships sound utterly miserable. If you feel like you're "jumping through hoops" and your conversations are "nagging" or "annoying", that's probably a sign that things aren't going well.

And yeah, sex is better. So much better.

 

[RaikuFA]

Wait... I'm supposed to want to get laid? Is it a bad thing if I'm happy enough just writing music and playing video games?

frat boys and MTV think so

 

[Thomas Rembrandt]

So I ask: Is having a girlfriend really worth all the effort, is this sex thing really so much better than Rosie Palms, is the jumping through hoops for a woman, the nagging and annoying talks and everything that rewarding at the end? Or are people exaggerating?

Well, when you put it that way, relationships sound utterly miserable. If you feel like you're "jumping through hoops" and your conversations are "nagging" or "annoying", that's probably a sign that things aren't going well.

And yeah, sex is better. So much better.

Yeah... I never understood that: When you... polish your trompet you can call it a day afterwards and do whatever you like. With a real woman, well, first you have to spend some serious effort into getting her into bed (I imagine..), then some fun ensues, afterwards you ... what? Talk?

After I had my fun with various... inspirations, you can forget about it and get stuff done. A real woman, i think, requires some anoying maintainance, or am I mistaken? Where is the advantage?

 

[PureFuzz]

for me i'd have to say no a girlfriend is not worth the effort. if my wife found out she'd kill me!!!

 

[BehattedWanderer]

And you ask the internet if the internet's obsession with women is justified? "Is it worth the mild heartburn to eat the delicious burger" is a suitable analogy. A little grief, a few uncomfortable situations, but mostly just deliciousness and fun. You get to ask yourself that question, not us. Go out and talk to some actual females, see if you have any luck.

yeah but what if the restraunt wont serve you said burger and just leaves you there to starve to death?

Then go across the street to their competitior? You've got feet, have you not? Or hands, i suppose, in context.