Originally posted by llamaura
Depends what you're looking for, I guess. But the more people you're involved with, the more complications arise - like jealousy, hurt feelings, etc... It's really hard to have meaningful relationships with more than one person at a time. They all start feeling neglected, and you end up making none of them happy. If all you want is casual relationships, then you're likely okay without monogamy though.
the more people you're involved with, the more complications arise - like jealousy, hurt feelings, etc... It's really hard to have meaningful relationships with more than one person at a time.
Originally posted by Lina
Wolff, have you and your girlfriends been on the same page, as far as not wanting an emotional relationship? Or could they not tolerate it and broke up with you? (Either way, I guess you get your way.)
Some girls might tell you they're OK with a purely sexual relationship, but I would question them a bit, pry into their past. I'd bet there was some abuse -- or that maybe they're just saying what they think you want to hear, out of insecurity. It's simply a fact that, by and large, women and men are wired differently -- Satori laid it out perfectly in the "Thank you" thread several months ago.
Not attacking at all...just trying to spark a discussion.
Originally posted by Wolff
Hah,
I don't trust women. I don't trust myself either. I think there's always something better out there, and there's no point in holding back. Once you start a relationship on that premise, it tends to be much healthier (at for me).
Consider these two scenarios:
Maryjane and I are dating, and having a serious relationship for over 6 months. We're attracted intellectually, sensually and physically. We live nearby, and see each other often.
(i)Now, let's suppose she or I had a fling with someone else. Should we break up?
(ii)Suppose, she or I fancy someone else. A casual glimpse, a slight flirtation, a little touching..., but nothing else. Should we break up?
Of the two situations, which do you prefer? The first one, acting out on a fantasy, getting it out of the system, and going on with life, or the second one, "cheating" with your mind, being weighed by "what if", and taking that pent-up anger/emotion on your lover.
I'm convinced (i) is healthier.
What's the point of a relationship if it supresses people? And why throw away a relationship because of a casual fuck. Who gives a fuck? (no pun intended). If you love someone, set them free.
I'd like to point out that in both scenarios, you broke up. So you're right, of those two, I'd choose the first scenario, because the relationship was doomed anyway.Originally posted by Wolff
Of the two situations, which do you prefer? The first one, acting out on a fantasy, getting it out of the system, and going on with life, or the second one, "cheating" with your mind, being weighed by "what if", and taking that pent-up anger/emotion on your lover.
I'm convinced (i) is healthier.
What's the point of a relationship if it supresses people? And why throw away a relationship because of a casual fuck. Who gives a fuck? (no pun intended). If you love someone, set them free.
Originally posted by Belial
Don't call me Sunshine.
Originally posted by Wolff
I called you sunshine, not Sunshine. Big difference... ssss...
I think I already answered it, didn't I? I said, yes, I get crushes but they aren't worth acting on because I'm much happier overall with my boyfriend than I could see myself being with anyone I've ever met or could even imagine meeting.Originally posted by Wolff
Allright, you want to spend your life with your bf. Consider the two options again. Would you break up with him on either/both cases? Serious question.
Originally posted by Lina
My main question to you wasn't why you're this way -- I'm simply wondering if you've found girlfriends that agree with you, or if they wind up being crushed when you're ready to taste a different flavor.
Originally posted by Lina
I think I already answered it, didn't I? I said, yes, I get crushes but they aren't worth acting on because I'm much happier overall with my boyfriend than I could see myself being with anyone I've ever met or could even imagine meeting.
If he cheated on me, well, I don't know what would happen, honestly. We would certainly have something to discuss, because if he was truly happy with me he'd pay me enough respect to not hurt me.