Temperance is the virtue of moderation and self-control in anything, but especially in indulgence in pleasures. Temperance, in the large sense of moderation or self-control, was the characteristic Greek virtue.
To consciously limit oneself in guility pleasures such as substances to make the individual "feel" better
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One man, out of assumably four or five others, who serves one or more needs for a girl, but holds no official boyfriend status. Mostly due to the fact that the cumulative needs fulfilled by the others comprise what the total package, official boyfriend would.
A Temporary Boyfriend pursues this usually attractive girl in bliss of the presence of the others in her life. He will likely never reach official boyfriend status because the girl views him as a tool.
A temporary boyfriend, aka TB, is usually referred to as and associated by a number.
One man, out of assumably four or five others, who serves one or more needs for a girl, but holds no official boyfriend status. Mostly due to the fact that the cumulative needs fulfilled by the others comprise what the total package, official boyfriend would.
A Temporary Boyfriend pursues this usually attractive girl in bliss of the presence of the others in her life. He will likely never reach official boyfriend status because the girl views him as a tool.
A temporary boyfriend, aka TB, is usually referred to as and associated by a number.
Example One:
Norry: Did you have fun with TB#1 last night?
Diana: Actually, I went out with TB#3, I prefer partying with him because he's a big baller. TB#1 has been really needy lately and is pissed that I won't hook up with him.
Norry: Sounds like it's time that you start taking applications to replace him.
Diana: Word.
Example Two:
Diana: I was out with TB#2 last night when TB#1 and #5 showed up at the same bar!
Norry: Did you have fun with TB#1 last night?
Diana: Actually, I went out with TB#3, I prefer partying with him because he's a big baller. TB#1 has been really needy lately and is pissed that I won't hook up with him.
Norry: Sounds like it's time that you start taking applications to replace him.
Diana: Word.
Example Two:
Diana: I was out with TB#2 last night when TB#1 and #5 showed up at the same bar!
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Get the Temporary Boyfriend mug.Temperature tantrum: When you get cranky and pissy because it's so uncomfortably hot. The temperature-mood based equivalent of being hangry.
It's 75 degrees in here. Why are you wearing a robe and sweatshirt? How are you not hot? The fan is NOT putting a chill in the air. You better put the AC on to 66 before I throw a temperature tantrum.
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