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I'm also not a big believer in "trying" to impress on a date. However I think there's a distinction between impressing and putting your best foot forward. The former is going outside yourself, creating a persona that really doesn't exist while the latter is completely real and grounded.
Thank you - that is perfect and what I was trying to say; best foot forward.
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In the universe of ideas, not *all* ideas are equal. Thus, I can't be tolerant of views that are counter to my own deeply held beliefs. I can show love (compassion) to someone while vehemently disagreeing with them (or their cosmology).
Yes, it makes sense. There are things I won't agree with my future husband about in regards to God and what not, I'm sure - but there are some aspects we should have similar beliefs about. Foundational beliefs. Especially in such an intimate relationship such as marriage.
Thanks for hearing me out.
- S
