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IronLionZion

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13. Dale Carnegie suggested going canoeing with a lover before marrying them

Reply to Coventina (Original post)

Mon Apr 13, 2026, 07:35 PM

Apr 13

especially if canoeing is new to both of you. It can teach you a lot about communication and working together vs arguing and yelling.

Travel or arts and crafts projects might work too maybe.

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If He Leaves You on a Mountain, End Your Relationship [View all] Coventina Apr 13 OP

People need self-awareness and recognition of boundaries. bucolic_frolic Apr 13 #1

It seems that people in many areas are no longer being taught to care for each other, just take care of yourself... wcmagumba Apr 13 #2

As a man, I can confidently say I'd never abandon my partner like that in a million years, not for Musk's fortune... Dave says Apr 13 #3

That's the way I feel. No matter the horrible argument, get back safely and then say the sayanoras. erronis Apr 13 #8

Never Cirsium Apr 13 #15

It's not "men"; it's "some men". maxsolomon Apr 13 #4

Of course "NOT ALL MEN" but it is a male problem. Coventina Apr 13 #5

Testosterone. maxsolomon Apr 13 #6

Maybe not all but a big hunk of it. efhmc Apr 13 #7

It can go both ways... BeneteauBum Apr 13 #12

Not about meeting criteria Cirsium Apr 13 #17

Competitive sailing can be dangerous BeneteauBum Apr 13 #22

Women have levels slightlv Apr 13 #18

DEFINITELY!!! calimary Apr 13 #9

Lack of love, plain and simple. patphil Apr 13 #10

People make my head and heart hurt EdmondDantes_ Apr 13 #11

Dale Carnegie suggested going canoeing with a lover before marrying them IronLionZion Apr 13 #13

This is a form of deadly abuse ms.pamela Apr 13 #14

Dominance Nasruddin Apr 13 #16

Another male checking in.. Permanut Apr 13 #19

I find this saddening more than anything. harumph Apr 13 #20

I think in general people need to be more conscientious meadowlander Apr 13 #21

If he abandons you anywhere... Iggo Apr 13 #23

A person who is taller has a longer stride. milestogo Apr 13 #24

Amazing Cirsium Apr 13 #25

This message was self-deleted by its author PeaceWave Apr 13 #26

Here's an earlier article from The Guardian: hunter Apr 14 #27

I'm I man and I would never leave a person in distress behind unless it was to get help... NNadir Apr 14 #28