Quote by charmbrights
I noticed today that if you change one letter in "flattered" it becomes "flattened" which is quite the contrary.

So - a story which depends on a one letter typo of that ilk in an email, txt msg, note, or even "dear John" changing the perceived intent of the writer and hence the whole outcome?

That is true, like the photo says...




Two very different stories, depending on which way one chooses to punctuate.



The question for me would be, does one prefer to write one story, or both to see what happens? If it is merely a single typo, a good writer should, in my opinion, be able to make it clear that it was a typo through the rest of their writing. Unless it's a typo continued all the way through the work which is laid out as if it was spelt the other way, in which case I'd be scratching my head...

Quote by ckck93
I've tried that, kind of, once. Talking to me seems kind of up front, i am worried that it would scare her away.

Personally, as a lass, I would like to know if somebody is interested by them saying something along the lines of, "I really like you, and I'd love to get to know you better. Would you like to go for coffee/a walk/etc next week?" And trust me, I am easily scared! Obviously, you know your backgrounds and history, so you would have to tweak accordingly.

My immediate reaction would not neccessarily be what I felt about it inside, but by having some space between being told and actually going out, I would have time to decide how I felt about the implications and not feel pushed into having respond about my own feelings there and then.

But not everybody is the same. I would run a mile if I was given a rose like hotjet64 has described, but hey, if it's worked for him... I say talk to her gently, with no expectations other then to let her get an idea of how you're feeling - that way, she hopefully won't feel pressured and can respond in her own way and time.

Good luck!

Quote by forgedsteel11
I was staying at a females friends house for a few days. While I was there I stayed in her bed every night. But when I tried to make a move she turned me down. Why would she want me to sleep in her bed if she didn't want to sleep together?

In answer to the thread title question, I have no idea, but I wish I knew!

Maybe you read her signals wrong? She read yours wrong? Both of you read each others' wrong? One thing that may have happened is, when faced with the reality of something a lass has been dreaming about and wants, sometimes she panics and runs. Take my word for it - some of us do that. Instinctual reactions can be horrible, but it may also be a way of clearly stating something or protecting onself both from the present and the past.

Maybe she had her period, too, and was too embarassed to say? Maybe she doesn't fancy you? It could be anything!

I would suggest you actually ask her, gently and carefully. I would personally be grateful to hear, "I like sleeping next to you, and I would like it to be more, too. But I see you aren't comfortable with that. May I ask why?"

Okay, longwinded, drawn out and most people are probably reading this going,

But some of us need that. Maybe she does. But you won't know unless you ask nicely.

Quote by shadowcat
When i write if i don't get turned on i scrap the story. How can you turn other people on with your story if it doesn't turn you on.

I don't know, but it can happen, I guess.

I started off writing my memories. But it was a very cerebral exercise, as opposed to emotional/physical - I simply wrote exactly what I remembered. I just wanted to see if anybody would like to read them. And when they did, I tried to branch out a little with some mixed results in made-up material. But I have been told by some that they found them having positive effect on their Happy Bits. When I write from imagination (as opposed to memory), I try to put my whole self into the situation, but the experience happens more in my head and heart area (my brain gets very focussed, and my heart almost seems to lead me forward physically), but I don't actually get turned on elsewhere by what I write as I write it. The one time I was wholly physically affected by it was a very negative experience, which I have since learnt from.

I still don't know what I'm doing here, I guess. I just enjoy writing and learning from other writers and the forums, but to know people are physically engaged with what I write, as well as mentally, is something that, whilst I am not (yet?) very comfortable with it, encourages me to explore a little more. And I do wonder if, one day in the future, I will find myself engaging in deeper ways as I write.

Quote by thelastnightrider
As the ladies ask "Where have all the good men gone?"

The flip side of that, though, is how "ladies" act too. A certain group of my mates are absolute (I can't find the right word!) idiots, particularly when out drinking (I never go out with them). The binge-drinking culture in the UK has been on the rise for some years, and the awful, nasty and disgusting behaviour these lasses display, not only when drunk, but now spilling over into more sober days, is downright filthy and a terrible role model for their children and siblings.

Of course, I do have some wonderful, classy friends who are awesome examples of what many people call a "lady".

I never saw myself as a "lady" and don't act with grace and elegance - partly because it's my nature to be clumsy and awkward, and partly because my style and humour isn't lady-like. I respect others, I just don't fit what society traditionally requires of "ladies" with dressing smartly and wearing make-up and heels and all that.

But I do my best to be kind and patient, grateful and friendly to everybody (including mean people I have to deal with). As you say, perhaps a lot depends on our definitions of "gentleman" and "lady". I know who I am, and I can tell a lot about a person by the way they react to me. And let me tell you, when you see two women fighting over a bag of ribbons, you do wonder where all the ladies have gone!

By the way, you are doing great with your typing.



Resident, if there is gingerbread involved, I'd discuss nearly anything with your friend.

Quote by sprite


yours are all perfect, so no worries *hugs* even the one that we had to send back was really good!

Thank you, lass. But somehow, that feels like a challenge of sorts...

Quote by Fugs
As much as it eased the pain of verifying coming across a very amusing mistake (most often, not a mistake ) I think we could lose a few members if they found that we were having fun at their expense

Okay, then, please feel free to PM me with my own mistakes (or painfully awful thingies). There's nowt like a "I can't believe I wrote that!" to stop a lass doing it again (hopefully). That's what I think, anyway.

Quote by DirtyMartini


Lol...and yeah, the same thing applies over on the blue site as well...for instance, we had a story submitted not long ago where I swear not one word, two syllables or more, was spelled the same way twice in the story...

Was thinking maybe we could have a section here where we could post some of the more entertaining rejected stories...sort of a "humor" section...

I was gutted when this thread died off. http://www.lushstories.com/forum/yaf_postst9161_Weally-Wretched-Writing.aspx

Can there not be an anonymous posting of terrible excerpts, or something? Please?

Quote by willford5
my wife kneels in front of me while im leaning back on the sofa holds her tits on either side of my cock and slides them up and down
usually followed by dripping nipple syndrom

Thank you.

Quote by GypsyChild
Sorry for posting it my mistake....

Nowt like a bit Lush fire now and again, lass! I think it's safe to say we all learn hard and fast (and not always in the fun way).

Quote by sprite
and so began the classic feud. You've heard of the Hatfields and the McCoys?

Who? McCoys make crisps, don't they? I am game for eating anybody's crisps! NOM!

Quote by sprite

i am a GENIUS!

It's a brilliant (true) story, that! MORE! MORE! But... it's only four words! So I have taken the liberty of re-writing it for you. with capital correction:

Quote by sprite

I am a GENIUS, I am!

Quote by a40funfitguy
Most of you think it's not degrading, but a sensual or loving act....Somebody tell my wife PLEASE! I give oral sex to her - but I've never received in my life

Quote by WellMadeMale
Show of hands... Whom here (besides myself) Has not met someone from Lush for sex, drinks, raunchy discussion or other seemly ulterior motives?

I haven't, and I doubt I ever would. But if I did, it would be for coffee and cookies. That is not a euphemism.

Quote by wifelover
my wife cliams my 6in is more then enough and is grossed out at thought of seeing anything bigge and can not understand why any one would want one....claims she has never -ever thought about what it would be like.. (can this be true),i have no choice but to beleive her, but still , while not the swinger type , i think she should be able to know all of life's pleasure's . But if i bring up big cocks she gets mad and a argument ensue's, such as "why can't i just be happy that i'm happy , a bigger dick is disgusting and i would never dream of it". Maybe it's true and best to leave it alone, but still there's always that doubt in the back of my mind, does she really believe that... mainly because she also claims not to masturbate, except 1 or 2 times a year, but i know for sure that is a lie,, so why would'nt she lie about this.??