Its not a need,its a desire,a desire to what?Be spoilt,be given things as an expression of love? Yes in some cultures,English for sure,a guy would be insulted if you asked him to buy you something,he would assume your main interest in him was money orientated,he would question your intentions,and your ethics.
I've got a bunch of teddy bears,I've been given in the last few years..personally I don't get it,am I supposed to act like a 5 year old and cuddle it?
I dated a guy who used to bring presents to every date,not hugely expensive,about 20 euros worth,I dropped him when he refused to stop,as I didn't trust him,it can be an expression of guilt or insecurity(trying to buy someones affections).
I'm with her!And secretly want to end up a batty old lady..if I haven't already No I'm not afraid I'll end up alone,I'm more afraid I'll end up with someone who makes my life harder.
Neither, most of the time I wouldn't even notice..
Although I attempt polite behaviour for those that consider it important.I'm the one who forgets to say thank you,or good morning or how are you.I consider small talk an annoyance I have to get past,so the real conversation can begin,when people start being real,rather than making the socially required noises. Words are cheap,I thank by reciprocating some time that which was given/done for me.
I can relate to this,losing my husband to a Sunday morning heart attack,while living in his country(not mine)with a baby and 2 kids under 6. But BOY have I clawed my way up to a position of strength,capability,and successful single parenting! Life changing yes,its like I have lived two different lives,both terribly hard and fulfilling,opposing in some ways and both strengthened me in different ways.
An interesting question,and one I suspect we have all thought about,and formulated a theory on.I fell in love once,at the same moment my partner fell for me,while making love for the first time. It did just happen,but..
We had to have got to know each other,had decided each other were lovable people.Had judged and weighed and found each other a worthy partner.Had instinctually seen we could trust each other.Then we made love and fell in love.
So I believe,it is part choice-I would walk away from an unsuitable partner,so not allowing feelings to develop,but love happens because a particular person possesses the characteristics that you just love(so love that person easily,it just happens).
I think if you are in regular contact with someone unsuitable,for example married or abusive,and they possess the characteristics you love,you may fall in love involuntarily.So it would then not be a choice.
RE: Is the need for being pampered a bad thing in a relationship?
Its not a need,its a desire,a desire to what?Be spoilt,be given things as an expression of love?Yes in some cultures,English for sure,a guy would be insulted if you asked him to buy you something,he would assume your main interest in him was money orientated,he would question your intentions,and your ethics.
I've got a bunch of teddy bears,I've been given in the last few years..personally I don't get it,am I supposed to act like a 5 year old and cuddle it?
I dated a guy who used to bring presents to every date,not hugely expensive,about 20 euros worth,I dropped him when he refused to stop,as I didn't trust him,it can be an expression of guilt or insecurity(trying to buy someones affections).