Yeah that's kind of important!For me in a partner I need someone who’s willing to have a legit, monogamous relationship.
Yeah that's kind of important!
One that doesn't run off with Ludwig the pool guy while I'm having a procedure.
It's important after 40+ years of marriage to be challenged just enough to keep you on your toes. And not get fat.
Or Gunnar, the guy who comes every week to tune the piano!One that doesn't run off with Ludwig the pool guy while I'm having a procedure.
But pop culture encourages itYou’d be shocked at how many people want to have an open relationship. It’s frustrating!
I know 3 couples that do. It wouldn't work for me but they seem to be very happy with it. I just chalk it up to one of those things I don't understand and I withhold any judgement.But pop culture encourages it
This made me think of Al Franken kissing Billy Kreutzmann’s wife (in the GD movie) and Billy saying just what the **** do you think you’re doingBut pop culture encourages it
I fall into the (somewhat) liberal and definitely atheist category. I can tell you firsthand that many of us are terrible to get along with. There is a lot of arrogance and intolerance at play. To be fair though, I know plenty of people on the other side of those issues that are just as adverse to compromise. I personally judge people on their actions, not their politics, religion, lifestyle, etc. and get along quite well with my conservative friends. My only requirement to be my friend is to be a good and trustworthy person. I don't associate only with those who agree with me about everything. If one's beliefs are based on hate, homophobia, etc. that's a deal breaker for me but aside from that if someone is good to me, I'm good to them. Some of my closest friends are people whom I disagree with on many issues but that we see eye to eye when it comes to things like honesty, integrity, and just being a good human being. Most people are much more alike than they are different.I would say that along with chemistry, solid friendship and trust are really important.
Unfortunately politics has become a roadblock for me. I live in an extremely liberal area, I myself am somewhat conservative (but not extreme).
I am more middle of the road than anything and the women around here are mostly hardcore liberal athiests. Women seem to have the "you're all in or nothing" standard. They just do not compromise, which compromise is as important as chemistry and attraction.
I just need someone more "middle of the road" like me and has a strong belief in a higher power.
I have learned on dating sites that when she says "I'm not going to settle this time" it means she'll date you until something better comes along.
It was Tom Davis, not Al Franken! Well it has been 31 years since I saw itThis made me think of Al Franken kissing Billy Kreutzmann’s wife (in the GD movie) and Billy saying just what the **** do you think you’re doing
Very nicely put and I think we'd get along well as friends.I fall into the (somewhat) liberal and definitely atheist category. I can tell you firsthand that many of us are terrible to get along with. There is a lot of arrogance and intolerance at play. To be fair though, I know plenty of people on the other side of those issues that are just as adverse to compromise. I personally judge people on their actions, not their politics, religion, lifestyle, etc. and get along quite well with my conservative friends. My only requirement to be my friend is to be a good and trustworthy person. I don't associate only with those who agree with me about everything. If one's beliefs are based on hate, homophobia, etc. that's a deal breaker for me but aside from that if someone is good to me, I'm good to them. Some of my closest friends are people whom I disagree with on many issues but that we see eye to eye when it comes to things like honesty, integrity, and just being a good human being. Most people are much more alike than they are different.
It’s tough to practice because we have a circle of friends who are very unlike us politically and religiously. Oil and water. Our wives are friends in common. I do have to hold back with some of the statements made.I fall into the (somewhat) liberal and definitely atheist category. I can tell you firsthand that many of us are terrible to get along with. There is a lot of arrogance and intolerance at play. To be fair though, I know plenty of people on the other side of those issues that are just as adverse to compromise. I personally judge people on their actions, not their politics, religion, lifestyle, etc. and get along quite well with my conservative friends. My only requirement to be my friend is to be a good and trustworthy person. I don't associate only with those who agree with me about everything. If one's beliefs are based on hate, homophobia, etc. that's a deal breaker for me but aside from that if someone is good to me, I'm good to them. Some of my closest friends are people whom I disagree with on many issues but that we see eye to eye when it comes to things like honesty, integrity, and just being a good human being. Most people are much more alike than they are different.
Oh, wow, did you by chance see my award ceremony presentation this past spring, LOL?I would say the most common denominator we have all stated here is respect.
I tell young people we all breathe the same air, we all bleed the same color and we all have the same basic needs in life. We all need to help each other out, regardless of what type of relationship because we are all in this together.