[spirited irish]

" She and I have been trying; but in return, we just get one-liners, signifying nothing."

Spirited: Stubborn pride is a terrible thing. When faced with Truth it perversely chooses contention, spite, resentful remembering, and meaninglessness.

[betty boop]

Stubborn pride is a terrible thing. When faced with Truth it perversely chooses contention, spite, resentful remembering, and meaninglessness.

You really nail it there. dear spirited.