Hey everyone. First post, long time lurker.
I wanted to get a few of your opinions on the topic of humor and spontaneity. A few people around the forum seem to think that you either have the ability to be humorous or you don't - that humor is an inherent talent that only a select few can do well.
Personally, I think that's an enormous load of sh*t. I refuse to accept that viewpoint.
What contributes to your personality and ability to be humorous more than anything else, is the environment that you put yourself within. If you are a recluse and sit on your computer all day limiting your interaction with the outside world - you are probably going to have difficulty conversing with, and relating to, various people that you meet throughout your life. If you were raised by conservative, middle-aged, overprotective parents who watch nothing but the news for entertainment - you are probably going to have the most weak sense of humor in the world. The opposite holds true as well.
As a result, I have been trying lately to enhance my ability to make people laugh... because I actually grew up in the above environment. I really feel that humor is not only a vital component to seduction, but extremely important in all areas of life as well. I really want to become the exact opposite of what my parents were, and it scares me to death when I hear people reciting the popular mantra "you become your parents". I realize it's going to take a lot of time and effort to "de-program" what was embedded within me all of my early life.
So for some of you that were more fortunate than me, and were able to experience a more liberal family life - what do you think are the most important aspects to being a dynamic, spontaneous, and humorous person?
I wanted to get a few of your opinions on the topic of humor and spontaneity. A few people around the forum seem to think that you either have the ability to be humorous or you don't - that humor is an inherent talent that only a select few can do well.
Personally, I think that's an enormous load of sh*t. I refuse to accept that viewpoint.
What contributes to your personality and ability to be humorous more than anything else, is the environment that you put yourself within. If you are a recluse and sit on your computer all day limiting your interaction with the outside world - you are probably going to have difficulty conversing with, and relating to, various people that you meet throughout your life. If you were raised by conservative, middle-aged, overprotective parents who watch nothing but the news for entertainment - you are probably going to have the most weak sense of humor in the world. The opposite holds true as well.
As a result, I have been trying lately to enhance my ability to make people laugh... because I actually grew up in the above environment. I really feel that humor is not only a vital component to seduction, but extremely important in all areas of life as well. I really want to become the exact opposite of what my parents were, and it scares me to death when I hear people reciting the popular mantra "you become your parents". I realize it's going to take a lot of time and effort to "de-program" what was embedded within me all of my early life.
So for some of you that were more fortunate than me, and were able to experience a more liberal family life - what do you think are the most important aspects to being a dynamic, spontaneous, and humorous person?