With a bit of training could be an invaluable defender: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=00szWWrTNnE
Tbh, I don't know, I don't like chatting to strangers either, but when a stranger asks how my day is, or how the weather is, I assume they don't really care. Which means I can lie to them to wrap it up if I want. The level of care is probably proportional to the closeness? Small talk with partner == important, care a lot, small talk with neighbour == less important, less care, small talk with stranger == not important, no care?
I also care about the "how was your day" convo with my partner, but I consider it small talk as there is usually nothing critically important about it. Its not gonna result in a major financial or life decision 99% of the time.
If you date someone for 2+ years, at that point, you know what their opinions are on all meaningful topics. All there is left to discuss is small talk: how's your day, did you like the TV show, etc.
Unless your both happy sitting in silence, you'll probably drift apart.
Edit: I think the issue a lot of people here have is not small talk itself, its small talk with strangers. Asking a loved one about their day is small talk, but that doesn't diminish its value.
You're absolutely correct, but I still hate it. Also hate hot dry starts as well.
If only there was a way to cycle and remain dry and comfortable :D
Based on where we are, I'd assume trans or ally as well, but if it was on twitter, less sure. Its contextual.
Oh, of course not, not accusing you of anything, its just an interesting language quirk. Sorry if it felt like an attack.
Its impossible to tell if this is meant to be transphobic (aggressively misgendering the third party), or empowering (third party is a controlling self-identifying man).
Edit: this is not an attack on the OP, just a poorly worded observation that the image can be interpreted differently depending on context. Sincerest apologies for any offense.
Cold wet starts :(
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A straw for a swimming pool would be bad, but I think you're ok
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