How do I like you? Let me count the ways!

[aroraborealis]

Good morning! It's grey and cool, and I need a pick-me-up. So!

Want to hear something(s) I like about you? Comment here! Comments screened.

(I will respond to your comments, unscreening them briefly between that and when I rescreen them immediately, and allowing people who "sticky" this post to read the comment, though not to see who wrote it. If you want to email me instead, feel free, though that's less fun. :) )

Comments

[aroraborealis.livejournal.com]

I'm really impressed with the work you're doing in your life right now, and I hope it bears good, happy fruit.

Also, though we don't manage it often, I always enjoy sitting down with you for a gossip- and bitchfest. Which, as you know, is high praise in my world :)

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When I first started reading your lj, I liked you for the interesting and thoughtful perspective you provided. Then I had some conversations with you in person and was delighted to find that not only do you provide interesting and engaging comments, but you're awfully fun and goofy and sweet, too.

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That's good, 'cause my compliments for you are, as well!

First, though, something I don't like: I don't get to see you nearly as much as I would like!

Now that that's out of the way, I like how any conversation with you is likely to make me laugh and to make me think, and probably to think in a new or unfamiliar direction. Also, you're pretty cute!

[aroraborealis.livejournal.com]

Thank you! :)

I am continually impressed by the steadfastness with which you've faced a long, steep slope of adversity recently. And your obvious and glowing love for your family is an inspiration.

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I like your passion and enthusiasm!

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Oh, you're easy!

I like your sincerity, your forthrightness, and your dedication. I also like your sense of humor, your quick, sly comments, and your insight. And, of course, the fact that you're smoking hot is a very nice icing on the awesome cake that is you!

[aroraborealis.livejournal.com]

Ahh, you, who I love a lot!

Your grace, generosity, wisdom, gentleness, and depth of insight are only a few of the things that I've always liked about you, even from the (slightly rocky ;) start. All that and your ass, of course. My life is better for having you in it.

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You are enthusiastic, fun, thoughtful, sincere and gorgeous. What's not to like?

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You are one of the most welcoming people I know. I love how your face lights up when you see someone you know out and about or at parties or the like.

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You have a delightful and contagious smile and laugh, and, it seems, boundless enthusiasm, which makes you a hell of a lot of fun to be around!

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Thank you! That balance is important to me :)

I like your passion, your openness, and the joy with which you inhabit your body.

Also, I like rubbing your head.

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I like your curiosity and your friendly openness to others!

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You are beautiful, warm, friendly, thoughtful and insightful. Also, you throw a lovely dinner party!

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I like your creativity, your continued engagement with the people and the world, even in the face of ongoing challenges -- it's inspiring! I also like the way you open your home and create a welcoming place for social events!

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I like your quiet, calm presence, and the bright, sharp comments you toss unexpectedly into conversations.

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I like your exuberance and honesty, the strength and power you bring into your experiences and interactions, and your willingness to take risks!

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Yes, track it.

Thank you!

I like your thoughtful insight, your cheer, your love of food and home and comfort. And your subtle, sexy accent :)

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I like that I've been getting to know you a bit more recently. And in that, I've learned that I like your engagement with the world, which is slow but sincere, and the joy you take in your life.

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I like your warm, welcoming attitude, your shy curiosity and your room-brightening smile!

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I look forward to liking it more :)

And it's not an imposition at all, since, as I say, this is a nice pick-me-up for me, too! So, in fact, it's no trouble, and, honestly, not even a challenge. What will be a challenge is keeping this to acceptable comment length:

You have a fantastically gorgeous and engaging smile -- it's one of the first things I noticed about you, lo those many months ago. You also have a way of looking at things that makes me think differently, a great thing, in my book. You are fantastically fun to lean against a wall with. And I believe you will appreciate the me-specific compliment in this: You make me feel comfortable enough to want to tell you things about my inner life.

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You are hot, fun, thoughtful and really great company all the way 'round. And you give kickass footrubs. But one of the things I've been liking about you recently is your effort and attention to becoming more the person you want to be. That's super cool and fun to see and be around.

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Copy away!

I like your sense of humor and your sense of wonder; you seem to do the things you do with passion and interest, and I like that!

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You are great fun to dance (etc ;) with, and I like the thought and attention you bring to your interactions. Spending time with you is spending time with you in an attentive and real way.

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Oh, whoops, somehow I thought you'd deleted this, so I emailed you. Oh, well, I'll tell you here, too:

First, thank you!

The main thing I like right now about you is that I'm looking forward to knowing you better -- and I hope I have the chance to! And your breathtaking smile!

[aroraborealis.livejournal.com]

You, like the above commenter, bring your full presence to social interactions, in a way that's unusual and wonderful. You bring energy to social settings, without overwhelming them or taking them over. It's a skill I hope to emulate!

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You're one of the best listeners I know, which, as you know, I value greatly.

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Thank you!

You have outstandingly gorgeous eyes, which I hope I've told you before. I like your quick wit and sense of humor and because you can turn a phrase like nobody's business, often breaking through to the heart of a matter while also making me laugh helplessly in the process. I think you, more than almost anyone else I know, are willing to explore the edges of your comfort zones.

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Thank you! Those things are important to me, so it's great to hear that! And I look forward to more trips, too ;)

You're a great kisser, and a solid presence. I like your humor, your interest in and attention to the people around you and the care you obviously put into both the people and activities in your life that are important to you.

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Thank you! That's high praise.

I like your ebullience, your passion, and your ass. (Hey, it's really nice.)

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Thank you!! I think it just works out that way, but it's probably not coincidence :)

We obviously need to catch up. But for now:

I like the passion which with you throw yourself into things you love, sometimes with reckless abandon, but with enthusiasm that's contagious and inspiring. People never have to wonder where they stand with you, and your energy brightens any room.

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It's never too late!

I like your calm demeanor and the way you make very present eye contact in conversation.

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I like your laugh and your friendliness!

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I like your dedication and commitment to your friends.

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I like your sneaky and fabulous sense of humor, your bright imagination, and your sparkling laugh!