ReluctantRomeo Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 ReluctantRomeo' date=' who said that statistics are perfect?[/quote'] There are lies, damn lies and statistics. I love statistics Link to post Share on other sites
lindya Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 He is applying proper mathmetics and formulas to the issue of how long it takes to get over someone.. Nailing down all the variables and unknowns Nooooo. Maths, formulas, x and y attaching themselves to numbers and brackets on either side of a line. I'm just not the type. My mother loves that kind of thing though, so I'll ask her if she can narrow the square root of broken heart recovery down to its lowest common denominator. Yes I know that doesn't make sense so please don't start explaining why. Maths. I don't it, but if once you've figured out the right equation I look forward to hearing it explained in the language of Shakespeare. Link to post Share on other sites
ReluctantRomeo Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 I look forward to hearing it explained in the language of Shakespeare. A glooming peace this morning with it brings; The sun, for sorrow, will not show his head: Go hence, to have more talk of these sad things; Some shall be pardon'd, and some punished: For never was a story of more woe Than this of Juliet and her Romeo. Link to post Share on other sites
d'Arthez Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 ok then, imagine if we were all equipped with the best self-help books and counselling knowledge and we knew the psychology behind break-ups and recovery time. excluding the mathematical attempt going on right now, could these factors reduce recovery time? Yes. But the efficacy of self help books depends on the person. You can read such a book as a novel more or less, or you can actively apply the ideas from the book to your life, and thus substantially reduce the recovery time. The mathematical model is only interesting, to get an understanding on how much X, Y, or Z affects recovery. imagine ditto for having greater insight into relationships in the first place. In general a positive influence, I expect. But even people who have great insight can make mistakes. In general a lot of people find it easier to point out other people's mistakes, compared to their own mistakes. Again, to model accurately you may have to take in consideration a lot of factors. Maths. I don't it, but if once you've figured out the right equation I look forward to hearing it explained in the language of Shakespeare. That will take a while. Society changes faster than proper research into all the variables can be made. Besides, it is impossible to write in the language of Shakespeare nowadays. Or in the language of Dostoyevski, Kafka. So on both accounts, I will have to disappoint you, lindya. Link to post Share on other sites
Author helena abadi Posted October 12, 2005 Author Share Posted October 12, 2005 lindya, ditch your bitchy friend. lets all go out for drinks. you, me, art_critic, the wittering stats guy, reluctant romeo, little kitty... it would be a hellava nite. Link to post Share on other sites
ReluctantRomeo Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 lindya, ditch your bitchy friend. lets all go out for drinks. you, me, art_critic, the wittering stats guy, reluctant romeo, little kitty... it would be a hellava nite. Sounds good to me. Where shall we meet? I know a great Thai resto Link to post Share on other sites
lindya Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 A glooming peace this morning with it brings; The sun, for sorrow, will not show his head: Go hence, to have more talk of these sad things; Some shall be pardon'd, and some punished: For never was a story of more woe Than this of Juliet and her Romeo. (sniff). I'm a tearful wreck now Sorry Helena - we were supposed to be cheering you up here. Yes, I need a drink. Someone please email me a shot of vodka to go in my Orange juice. The wittering stats guy! Did you hear that, d'Arthez? Link to post Share on other sites
Author helena abadi Posted October 12, 2005 Author Share Posted October 12, 2005 is the thai resto easily accessible in cyberspace? omg the shakespeare quote has reduced me to a wreck. forget the orange juice, let's get straight to the hard stuff. Link to post Share on other sites
littlekitty Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 I have a miniture bottle of Scotch Wiskey here on my desk... it's like an emergency thing... break glass for relief!! I'm up for the night out... I'll have a large G&T please... with lime! Link to post Share on other sites
ReluctantRomeo Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 is the thai resto easily accessible in cyberspace? It is actually Although you actually have to turn up to eat there. omg the shakespeare quote has reduced me to a wreck. forget the orange juice, let's get straight to the hard stuff No kidding When I quoted this, I was reliving all the other sad quotes too, like "If thou be merciful, open the tomb and lay me with Juliet" or "Thus with a kiss I die" The worst bit for me is when Juliet wakes up, saying "where is my Romeo" then gets frantic looking for the poison and tries to kiss it out of his lips... "Thy lips are warm".... she only just missed him Link to post Share on other sites
Author helena abadi Posted October 12, 2005 Author Share Posted October 12, 2005 are you a sadist or what? quit with the tragedy. ok, juliet just missed him. she was too slow off the mark. let's move on. that's it, thai it is, but you will pay! double vodkas all round. Link to post Share on other sites
ReluctantRomeo Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 that's it, thai it is, but you will pay! My treat it is then... but we drink wine. If you want vodka, you have to buy your own Link to post Share on other sites
Author helena abadi Posted October 12, 2005 Author Share Posted October 12, 2005 i figure everyone could be on 3 continents..US, UK, and me burning the midnight oil in Australia (working the graveyard shift all week)... so given the flying time and the costs involved (where's the stats guy when you need him?) of everyone getting there, double vodkas should at least be on the house. there's nothing to eat in here at this hour except chips, choc and crappy biscuits. i'd kill for a good thai. what happened to lindya? i think she left the office early and has gone off for a drink with the bitchy mate after all. Link to post Share on other sites
lindya Posted October 12, 2005 Share Posted October 12, 2005 what happened to lindya? i think she left the office early and has gone off for a drink with the bitchy mate after all. Nooo. Lindya suddenly having fit of panic about this week's inactivity. Is now going to avoid board completely until Friday afternoon (GMT) in order to get some work done! Have a good night shift HA Link to post Share on other sites
Author helena abadi Posted October 13, 2005 Author Share Posted October 13, 2005 many, many thanks to art_critic, lindya, reluctant romeo, d'arthez (for the unassailable logic) et al for the hugely entertaining exchange yesterday. it was laugh out loud stuff and did my spirits a great deal of good. Link to post Share on other sites
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