I enjoy communication, truly, I do. It's important to me for so many reasons. As a listener, a good metaphor will speak to me more truthfully than a perfectly chosen series of words. It will fill in the gaps of a story and let my imagination focus on the point being made. As a speaker, metaphors allow me to speak more openly about uncomfortable topics. I can paint a picture with my words that will allow you, or anyone to grasp my idea.
Idioms and turns of phrases are just the cliches in an endless sea of metaphors. (See what I did there?)
I have a hard time discerning what is worth my time here and if I should choose to pursue a partner. It's difficult to separate the wheat from the chaffe with limited resources.
...but I can tell you this, I dabble in abusing grammar from time to time. I use too many commas, I insert inappropriate semicolons, and my use of ellipses is almost criminal. These things alone may be a turnoff to some; I am no exception. I cannot be wooed by a person that has no regard for grammar. If you abuse run on sentences, what's to stop your from abusing your role?
First impressions are important. I understand that this rant of mine may leave an indelible mark on someone I haven't met yet. Let me follow up with this then:
I really am a nice person, I love to bake cookies. I have manners. I simply have a distaste for poor grammar.
Phew. Glad that's out there now. Cheers, friends!