Posted by Deneb on March 7, 2006, at 0:33:28
In reply to Re: I'm still knitting my Bob scarf » Deneb, posted by JenStar on March 6, 2006, at 23:40:09
> But it would definitely make *me* uncomfortable if a virtual stranger wanted my DNA on a scarf so they could hug it and feel close to me. I'd probably feel sort of weird and violated, in a way. That's just me. Others will surely have different opinions!
Hmmmm...thanks for your input JenStar! I can always rely on you to tell me the truth. :-) I personally wouldn't have a problem with someone doing that, so long as I know that they are not likely to become obsessed with me to the point of stalking. I might be encouraging his/her obsession if I let them do that. I think that as long as no one is hurt and the person doesn't mind, that it's okay.
Can we agree that I'm not obsessed to the point of stalking? LOL Maybe when I meet Dr. Bob things will be so different that my love will completely disappear. I hope it won't though, cuz love feels nice.
> I know when people are in relationships they sometimes like to keep a clothing item that the other person has worn, to smell their perfume/cologne/BO or to just feel close to them.
I've only been in one relationship before and I've never wanted to feel close to him. Then again, I never really loved him.
Before Hammie died, I often thought of wanting to keep a part of Hammie with me even after his death. I thought of cutting off a bit of Hammie's fur.
> And I know people will go crazy for things with famous-person DNA on it. I remember reading something about how a piece of old bubblegum that Elvis had chewed and spit out became someone's treasured keepsake. So did a cigar butt he'd smoked. People used to gladly pick up his trash because it was *his.*
LOL. I never understood those acts either, but then again my scarf thing comes pretty darn close.
> But from a personal standpoint, if it were me, yes, I'd feel weird about it. Dr. Bob may of course feel otherwise, and I have no idea how he would react.
Let's ask.
Dr. Bob, would you feel weird about it? You *will* be encouraging my love, but that's okay because love is good, right? What if it were a joke of sorts, would that be better? I promise I won't stalk you. LOL
Deneb*
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