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post #1 of 41
10/17/09 at 7:16pm
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Other than the companionship and kids, what's the point of having a long term relationship again?
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post #2 of 41
10/17/09 at 7:18pm
nailed it, sir.
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post #3 of 41
10/17/09 at 7:19pm
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Originally Posted by Flambeur View Post
Other than the companionship and kids, what's the point of having a long term relationship again?

Sometimes you really like someone. You both create meaning/point as you go along. Don't diss it unless you've tried it.
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post #4 of 41
10/17/09 at 7:20pm
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Sometimes you really like someone. You both create meaning/point as you go along. Don't diss it unless you've tried it.

I didn't know you were so warm and gooey inside! I agree.
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post #5 of 41
10/17/09 at 7:21pm
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I didn't know you were so warm and gooey inside! I agree.

I'm full on gooey. I read poetry and chose apartments for the view.
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post #6 of 41
10/17/09 at 7:28pm
After my first serious relationship that lasted over two years, I thought that I couldn't get into one anymore. But I moved on, and got involved with the last ex for almost 3 years. I'll have to see if I want to do this long term thing again, unless I know for sure it will lead to a marriage. I like to be committed to someone, but the downside of that is if it doesn't work out, it hurts like shit.
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post #7 of 41
10/17/09 at 7:50pm
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Sometimes you really like someone. You both create meaning/point as you go along. Don't diss it unless you've tried it.

Ok no I get it. Been there, done that multiple times. Still think it's somewhat overrated.
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post #8 of 41
10/17/09 at 8:34pm
Popping out babies.
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post #9 of 41
10/17/09 at 8:44pm
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Originally Posted by Flambeur View Post
Other than the companionship and kids, what's the point of having a long term relationship again?

There's multiple reasons. Two working people = greater security and income redundancy, for instance.

Basically though, it's because you like being with that person so much. I had sworn off long term relationships when I met the person who would become my wife. I think staying single is just as valid as a long term relationship. I would probably still be single, or done the serial monogamy thing with some interludes, if I'd not met this particular person.
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post #10 of 41
10/17/09 at 11:03pm
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There's multiple reasons. Two working people = greater security and income redundancy, for instance.

Basically though, it's because you like being with that person so much. I had sworn off long term relationships when I met the person who would become my wife. I think staying single is just as valid as a long term relationship. I would probably still be single, or done the serial monogamy thing with some interludes, if I'd not met this particular person.

In before fuuma jumps back in calling you a fucking idiot for making such decisions based on financial factors!
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post #11 of 41
10/17/09 at 11:16pm
-Sex -No risk of STDs (assuming she's faithful) -Sex -Not having to cook for yourself anymore -Not having to do your own laundry anymore -Sex And Sex.
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post #12 of 41
10/17/09 at 11:25pm
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-Sex
-No risk of STDs (assuming she's faithful)
-Sex
-Not having to cook for yourself anymore
-Not having to do your own laundry anymore
-Sex

And Sex.

Yeah. Now you'll cook for two and do two people's laundry.
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post #13 of 41
10/17/09 at 11:26pm
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Yeah. Now you'll cook for two and do two people's laundry.

At least.
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post #14 of 41
10/17/09 at 11:28pm
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Originally Posted by GQgeek View Post
In before fuuma jumps back in calling you a fucking idiot for making such decisions based on financial factors!
C'mon, I'm sure even Pio didn't go into a relationship because of the two jobs, I mean he might say it is a benefit but it's hopefully not a reason to do it. What would you think of someone who gets a gf because of the two job thing? Think about it...
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post #15 of 41
10/17/09 at 11:43pm
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Originally Posted by Fuuma View Post
C'mon, I'm sure even Pio didn't go into a relationship because of the two jobs, I mean he might say it is a benefit but it's hopefully not a reason to do it. What would you think of someone who gets a gf because of the two job thing? Think about it...

I was just giving more reasons than "companionship and kids." When it works right, it's a real partnership, with all the benefits of any good partnership.
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