hiya 2I yup...both lovely folks. but she always looks unhappy now, and we (friends in the bldg) used to try and guess among ourselves why they were still together... it's sad.
drbombay: No not at all Harry for I am a rebel with or without a cause-I just view open marriage as coffe house BS(smokescreen) & I believe it is a sacred committment to be with one person & when you delve outside of that conformity-your only asking for trouble as it is difficult enough to deal with someone day in & day out. I honestly feel that most couples after awhile would have insecurity problems which will be their downfall.
For me the whole idea of discussing topics like this is to find out what those insecurities are, among other things, and hopefully deal with them before entering any sort of a relationship with anyone.
Being able to openly and honestly discuss anything under the sun is VERY important to me, even if it's just chatting and nothing more evenr comes of it. So many people are unable to do that, for whatever reason, which I don't understand.
Life is not black and white, and having a basis of understanding in order to relate to others, and be more accepting of them, and ourselves, to me, is a neccessity.
Our downfalls are usually of our own making, and knowing one's self and being honest in that regard, one might be able to prevent or avoid the pitfalls that so many seem to have.
kidatheart: My line of thinking would be if she doesn't like the way things are with her partner, than discuss it with him. If there's no resolution, then end the relationship and go on to enjoy life in whatever way you like.
i agree with this. but i find many folks go into a relationship with that belief....but it just doesn't pan out that way.
in my 'dream' machine...i would be able to say.. yes, i am willing to be a part of an 'us', but i will not be owned, nor do i want to own you. and if this doesn't last..all i ask is that you tell me if you are unhappy or interested in someone else...so i can make an informed choice for myself. it sounds soooo easy to me. have yet to experience it.
jono7: i agree with this. but i find many folks go into a relationship with that belief....but it just doesn't pan out that way.
in my 'dream' machine...i would be able to say.. yes, i am willing to be a part of an 'us', but i will not be owned, nor do i want to own you. and if this doesn't last..all i ask is that you tell me if you are unhappy or interested in someone else...so i can make an informed choice for myself. it sounds soooo easy to me. have yet to experience it.
I dunno, seems fairly simple and straight forward to me, and that's pretty much the way I've always lived my life. If people aren't happy together, find a way to be happy, even if it's apart.
All it takes is clear honest communication, what's so hard about that?
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hiya 2I
yup...both lovely folks. but she always looks unhappy now, and we (friends in the bldg) used to try and guess among ourselves why they were still together... it's sad.