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We say that we wouldn't want to change, but we are always changing! Hands up if you were quiet and sullen and angry as a little kid, but now you're more even-tempered and thoughtful? Hands up if you liked a specific sport and participated in a hobby, but now you do something totally different like play a musical instrument?

All these are subtle changes that we make in our lives. Our parents and teachers and friends may tell us that we should be more respectful, more sociable, put more effort in our work, hobby or sport etc, and most of us strive to fit in with our society, or rebel and deliberately not listen, but ultimately these are all choices that we make ourselves, and make us who we are. All these people ask us to change, and we decide if we do or don't.

So in that case, we DO change for just ONE person. Many times over.

About changing a personality trait or habit for a loved one, then I would say if it makes me a better person, if it doesn't go against of who I am or what I believe in, and also that I'm not too lazy to change, then why not?

Don't read something and blindly believe in it. Journalists often write things for their own benefits: to stir up gossip, to make something so small and trivial seem so important, to get more exposure so that their bosses will recognise them and they get a promotion. It's how they sell their work.

Okay, so not all journalists are blatant liars, but it's all in the wording (equivocation, pespective and glossing over facts), so take it all with a pinch of salt.

The anime was good, but I agree that the artwork was lacking a bit.

Story-wise, how can you go wrong with Jin Yong (or Kam Yung). He comes up with the best stories. It's a pity I can't read Chinese fluently, otherwise I'd get all his books!

There are some fantastic scenes in this anime. Remember the part where they are having the meeting to see who will be the leader of the martial arstists? The Golden Wheel Monk comes out and whups everybodies behinds, and there's no-one left to challenge him.... except for some slim girl who says she'll fight him with her sash and bells as a weapon... and the crowd goes "huh?" LOL such a great scene!

I agree with the main points - Not too sure if it has physical benefits (somebody mentioned a calming hormone?) but it can sure help emotionally. Speaking from the male perspective, if I'm moved, my eyes might get watery, but it's a long time since I blubbered...

I chose my own name! (The wonders of deedpoll.)

I used to smoke to relieve stress, but I found that the more I smoked, the more reliant I became on it, and then I just smoked out of habit. I've now quit (hurrah!)

I find that a good way to relieve stress is to just do something else. If you are concentrating hard on a piece of work, put it down, go away and have a cup of water and not think about it, then come back and start again fresh. This is otherwise known as "sleep on it!"

I believe that your partner is someone you grow to love, but you will only ever have two parents, so I choose my parents! Find some one else to love lol

[quote=matvaynard] I would love to see a pessimistic superhero lol P(T_T) That would be really interesting XD

I think there was a comic series by DC called Reluctant Heroes? And as the title suggests, it's a group of kids who have powers thrust on them, and they have to deal with it. Very reluctantly. And there's a character or two that's always moody.

I grew up with Superman and Spiderman (no, NOT literally!) so have always thought they were great. I love the stories about everyday people who find it within themselves to be heroic, like Heroes! The reluctant heroes and unwanted heroes also make great stories - like Spiderman and X-men.

Otherwise, if it's about an all-out brawl visual-fest, then animes are the way to go.

Wow, it looks like meggan is a master at this! Don't mess with her! (Or just stand more than 26 feet away hehe).

I'd choose a gun to protect myself, but since we're in an anime forum, I take it that the question is "Which is more cooler, a gun or knife, in an anime ?" In that case, I'd pick the knife. It seems to require more skill!

Too much time on Facebook these days! It's like I write to my friends more that I see them. Lol....