INSATIABLE said:

I had a wee navelgaze and figured it out pretty quickly a few months ago. I'm not happy with what I've achieved so far in life, I feel it's in inverse proportion of what I'm actually capible of and therefore I'm not my own biggest fan. I don't actually like being liked either, I don't seek love and safety. Although I feel like a superbeing, I also feel like something someone's stood on. You know me. I have issues, man.

Number23 said:

Actually, that's the most hopeful thing I've read all day, B. Hey, it's gut-wrenchingly exciting when we realize we're not satisfied. Rip down the fucking canvas and get out those rusting paint cans.

Number23 said:

Actually, that's the most hopeful thing I've read all day, B. Hey, it's gut-wrenchingly exciting when we realize we're not satisfied. Rip down the fucking canvas and get out those rusting paint cans.

INSATIABLE said:

Oh, and if it makes you feel any better, I don't like you one bit.

INSATIABLE said:

Well, that's what I do. I tear things up and start again. When I paint my masterpiece, it's all over. I hope I never do. I never want to feel satisfied or content. They're swearwords to me. Blasphemy to conciousness.

Number23 said:

I thought this was about sex.

INSATIABLE said:

Well, that's what I do. I tear things up and start again. When I paint my masterpiece, it's all over. I hope I never do. I never want to feel satisfied or content. They're swearwords to me. Blasphemy to conciousness.

luv4all7 said:

I wrote you a fucking poem! When was the last time a guy wrote you a fucking poem?!

Number23 said:

I thought this was about sex.

Daniela, did you get your mic yet?

INSATIABLE said:

No, I didn't. Did you?

luv4all7 said:

Nah. even if my computer was plugged in, I work at night now so I can't imagine when I'll ever be on yahoo again.

But I'll let you know if Hell freezes over. Be sure to bring the beer.

Number23 said:

should we be worried if the CDC (!!) can't spell cirrhosis?

xplnyrslf said:

You know, I agree that protecting yourself and playing safely is an important message. I guess I wonder what your intent is on bringing it up repeatedly here. If you want to talk about it, perhaps it warrants its own thread. When people constantly throw the disease factor around, I wonder if they want to scare people into behaving the same way they do. Or if it's just the 'ick' factor they want to bring up over and over and over.

If you're a sexually active adult, safety is your number one concern. I think that's a given, no matter how many people you're sleeping with. It only takes one.

If you're in a monogamous relationship, you're still at risk from anyone your partner has been with before you. With HPV and even herpes, people can have it for long periods of time without showing any symptoms and not even know they do. Not to mention you're at risk if your partner cheats. If you're able to be open and honest about what you want and need out of a relationship (that being an open one), you're more likely to be honest about safety as well. And more likely to be prepared.

Number23 said:

I want to. I wanna go whore myself out at this rate.

But I'm married honey, and I won't cheat.

I'd rather just finger myself at this rate.

I'm really really irritated about this at this moment, or TRUST ME, I would not be tellin' you guys.

This issue hits very close 2 home 4 me as it just ended the greatest relationship I've ever had after nearly 5 years.

The 1 and only place where my partner and I disagreed was he did not believe in monogamy. When we 1st got 2gether he asked if we were going 2 b xclusive. I said "I'd like 2 b. Is that going 2 b a problem?" He said "No". and that was the end of the discussion.

cut 2 5 years later and he tells me "Remember when I said 'No'? I actually meant 'Yes'." He never cheated on me and has repeatedly told me that I am the love of his life and no1 will ever match what he feels 4 me, but he couldn't take all of the missed opportunities 2 have random sex with multiple strangers.

I look at it this way; if yer gonna b in a relationship, b in it. If U don't want 2 b tied down 2 just 1 person, than stick 2 dating. No commitment, no xpectations, no1 gets hurt.

4 my money, U can't have it both ways. This has nothing 2 do with me being insecure, or under-evolved or closed-minded or old-fashioned. I just don't think U can really make a serious commitment 2 some1 and still f**k everything that moves. I had no desire 2 suddenly change from 'Husband' to 'my personal favorite of all the guys I'm currently screwing'.

But that's me. Your results may vary.

xplnyrslf said:

shouldn't have to be mentioned, because it's a given.

The risks of infection are higher with multiple sexual partners.
I'm not hearing anyone who believes in open relationships mention using condoms or any protection
I keep hoping.....anytime now.....be responsible..

IrresistibleB1tch said:

and should we be worried that i can spell cirrhosis?

IrresistibleB1tch said:

minneapolisgenius said:

IrresistibleB1tch said:

Oh yours looks a little more classy than mine.

minneapolisgenius said:

well, i would have picked yours if you hadn't beaten me to it...

i need to look up where July finds those great emoticons.

IrresistibleB1tch said:

Oh so you LIKE drinking straight from the bottle then?

Handclapsfingasnapz said:

how is it a given? everybody who is quick to speak on agreeing with open relationships, even outside of this site, don't always think about STD's and protection.

missfee said:

and it's those people who need to really think about this option if it's something they seriously plan on introducing to a relationship. there are also a ton of emotional dynamics to consider. it's not a 'get out of monogamy free' card. it's as much work as anything else in a relationship if you really intend on pursuing it responsibly and with mutual respect. there's a difference between MAINTAINING these options in a relationship and simply declaring sexual anarchy.

missfee said:

and it's those people who need to really think about this option if it's something they seriously plan on introducing to a relationship. there are also a ton of emotional dynamics to consider. it's not a 'get out of monogamy free' card. it's as much work as anything else in a relationship if you really intend on pursuing it responsibly and with mutual respect. there's a difference between MAINTAINING these options in a relationship and simply declaring sexual anarchy.