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Re:Allow me to get to know you, mistakes and all by em-bee on Sunday March 15, 2026 @05:37AM (#47385730)
in some cultures getting to know you is a crucial part of a business relationship. no connection -> no business.

likewise for friends (not just your girlfriend), getting to know you is part of developing friendship.

so family, friends, work, business, that pretty much covers everyone you deal with on a regular basis.

i would go as far as saying that if you don't trust me then you have no business even communicating with me unless the interaction is incidental.

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Re:Allow me to get to know you, mistakes and all by rexpop on Monday March 16, 2026 @02:10AM (#47395647)
Yes, and folks are free to decide when and if to end a relationship because they have needs that I'm not meeting.

That's their freedom.

But why speak in such absolutes? Trust is always partial. And, likewise, there's always something one must divulge in order to relate.

But the author's imploring, imperative mood creeps me the fuck out.

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