Originally Posted by
æonpax
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Good points. As far as “Akiko”, that was just my dour reminiscence of a relationship gone terribly wrong. The ending was an ironic twist. After reconciling myself to the lessons learned and going on, I suddenly plunge myself back into a vindictive and vengeful state. The heart is indeed, a very fickle thing and often times such deep hurt is not so easily or logically, cast aside. One email I received on it, compared “Akiko” to an old song by Jim Croce, “Operator.” I had to look it up but yeah…same feelings, different approach….more or less.
Where I work, there is a dress code and a policy that prohibits behavior or conduct that can or may interfere with the safe, smooth, efficient and harmonious working operations within the company. It does not however, prohibit interpersonal relationships. Therein lays a big problem, especially for HR departments.
Outside of work, I can be a nasty flirt, depending on the situation. I’ve been called a lot worst than a “cock teaser”. However, at work, I maintain a very rigid, if not dispassionate demeanor, much like I do here. It’s damned if you and damned if you don’t, especially for women. Something as simple as a smile, to the wrong person at the wrong time, could be taken as a “come on.” I’d just as soon be called a unfeeling bitch, than a female who will deliberately (sometimes unintentionally) hurt another person through what the French refer to as an “affaire de cœur”.
Personally, I don’t think the phrases “cock teaser” or “dick teaser” are always used correctly and tend to be a misnomer in many occasions. Robin Williams was quoted as saying, “Men have both a brain and a penis but only enough blood to use one at a time.” I have more respect for men than to conclude that, but still, on occasion, it may apply. Sexuality is an extremely strong, if not instinctual drive but is also one that can balanced by the intellect.
There will always be women who use their sexuality to one extent or another. I use mine to my advantage but not in the mindless or attention whoring pursuit of pure self gratification. Mixed signal are even worse. There is nothing as low-life as to build up a persons hope and expectations just to let them come crashing down. To determine whose at fault though, requires a degree of wisdom and insight I just don’t have….not right now at least.
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