Stupid in Love

I'm getting good at dissuading people from making fools of themselves in the name of love. I wonder what goes wrong in their thinking that they cannot see what they're doing. No respect for consequences, no foresight, assuming things and blindly going and making asses of self. Do they stop thinking when they think they're in love? How can one have such a complete Dumbhead Syndrome?

Anyway, the point here is that I am getting to be some kind of an expert in talking them out of going ahead with stupid plans. I think I will make little visiting cards and distribute them. Open an agency-Foolproof it shall be called. "101 methods and ways to show you how to save face and dignity." Here is a little of the wisdom.

When you think you're in love:
1. Do not make plans. Because, seriously, your mind's screwed up.
2. Do not assume:
a. the other person loves you.
b. is aware of your feelings.
3. Talk to a sane person about it. Chances are, anybody other than you will be sane at that point of time.
4. Do not tell the parents and get them unecessarily worried that you're losing it. They birthed you (sounds like whales :D), so naturally they wouldn't like you acting mentally challenged.
5. Please, really, this is important, pay attention: Think before you act. Think of how it will affect all concerned. Do not be selfish, sicko.

I've had three successful cases in the past. Of making people realise that what they're thinking is not so good. It's nothing less than foolishness. (So is that a good record?) The key is to make them doubt. Sow the seeds and step back. See them burst forth and flower... it's such a mean thing to do. What's the certainty that what I make them do instead is right? Well, objectivity and an unbiased view is alright, but seriously, it's a little like playing Almighty. And it disgusts me. Some consolation that what was going to happen was so oddball and unthinkable. Well, others thought so too.

But still, it's sad that people are manipulated this way. By me.