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Is it possible to have a casual, but monogamous relationship?

 
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Is it possible to have a casual, but monogamous relationship?
I've come to the conclusion that most people have to have it one way or the other. Either they need to be in a relationship that is going somewhere, or they have to have multiple partners. I finish school in about a year or two and don't want to have to make any serious decisions before then. But I am not the type to sleep with multiple people at once. Is it possible to find someone who wants to be in a relationship but doesn't need to be in one?

I don't like the idea of HAVING to be with someone on Friday night. But I don't like the idea of not being able to either. I just don't know if there is anyone out there who would be willing to live like a single person in all ways (except when it comes to sex).

Anyone care to respond?
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Women secrete a hormone that "bonds" them to a repeated lover. Men do too, I think.
Sooner or later, its "so where are we going with this?"
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Yeah, thy it and then STFU.
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Yeah, thy it and then STFU.
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I don't know what STFU means.
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Yeah, thy it and then STFU.

I don't know what STFU means.
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stfuRead this guys lips

The answer to the thread title is yes, for a little while until one of the two finds someone to be more or less serious with.
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Re: Is it possible to have a casual, but monogamous relationship?
Women secrete a hormone that "bonds" them to a repeated lover. Men do too, I think.
Sooner or later, its "so where are we going with this?"
 Quoting: Anonymous Coward 382575

I'd like to see the research on that. I mean, I wouldn't want to say it couldn't go anywhere. But I am not going to get involved with anyone who requires it to. It has to be oKay either way.

I was with my ex-fiance three years. He was always pushing for things but when we finally broke up I just stopped calling. Cut him out of my life for a year and a half without so much as a tear. It was for the best, cause I never really loved him. But if what you are say is true, you would think that I would have at least missed him a little.
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Women secrete a hormone that "bonds" them to a repeated lover. Men do too, I think.
Sooner or later, its "so where are we going with this?"
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That's generally true. I don't know about the hormone part, though.

I think men tend to fall in love quickly if its the girl they want and women need more time to fall deeply.

The problem with casual relationships in the long term is that the longer it goes on, the more likely a woman will begin to fall for the guy and want more of a commitment. If the guy isn't on the same page, then it could be trouble.

I was in a similar situation a long time ago. We were dating for about 9 months and I finally decided to break it off because he wanted to stay casual and I started to want more. And since I'm not a glutton for punishment, I decided to move on.
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I've come to the conclusion that most people have to have it one way or the other. Either they need to be in a relationship that is going somewhere, or they have to have multiple partners. I finish school in about a year or two and don't want to have to make any serious decisions before then. But I am not the type to sleep with multiple people at once. Is it possible to find someone who wants to be in a relationship but doesn't need to be in one?

I don't like the idea of HAVING to be with someone on Friday night. But I don't like the idea of not being able to either. I just don't know if there is anyone out there who would be willing to live like a single person in all ways (except when it comes to sex).

Anyone care to respond?
 Quoting: Captain Kidd



You want the best of both worlds, and I don't blame ya...I've quarreled with this my whole young adult life..LOL

Well, you can't do what you want to do, due to emotions on both sides. Just ask yourself this: "How can I have a relationship without devotion"...I know it's tough..

On the other hand, having been widowed, it's pretty easy to have what you want, but you're gonna have to settle for older women..

Older women are better in bed BTW...
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Yeah, thy it and then STFU.

I don't know what STFU means.

stfuRead this guys lips

The answer to the thread title is yes, for a little while until one of the two finds someone to be more or less serious with.
 Quoting: UnwanteDreams

Sounds like I hit a nerve. Are you oKay?
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I've come to the conclusion that most people have to have it one way or the other. Either they need to be in a relationship that is going somewhere, or they have to have multiple partners. I finish school in about a year or two and don't want to have to make any serious decisions before then. But I am not the type to sleep with multiple people at once. Is it possible to find someone who wants to be in a relationship but doesn't need to be in one?

I don't like the idea of HAVING to be with someone on Friday night. But I don't like the idea of not being able to either. I just don't know if there is anyone out there who would be willing to live like a single person in all ways (except when it comes to sex).

Anyone care to respond?



You want the best of both worlds, and I don't blame ya...I've quarreled with this my whole young adult life..LOL

Well, you can't do what you want to do, due to emotions on both sides. Just ask yourself this: "How can I have a relationship without devotion"...I know it's tough..

On the other hand, having been widowed, it's pretty easy to have what you want, but you're gonna have to settle for older women..

Older women are better in bed BTW...
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I'm female.
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Re: Is it possible to have a casual, but monogamous relationship?
Yeah, thy it and then STFU.

I don't know what STFU means.

stfuRead this guys lips

The answer to the thread title is yes, for a little while until one of the two finds someone to be more or less serious with.

Sounds like I hit a nerve. Are you oKay?
 Quoting: Captain Kidd

I'm fine you said you didn't know what STFU means. I was just trying to help. I guess I failed.

BTW I don't want you to STFU for the record. hf
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“The war we fight today is more than a military conflict,” Mr Bush said. “It is the decisive ideological struggle of the 21st century.”


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Re: Is it possible to have a casual, but monogamous relationship?
Well, to answer your question, I'd have to say yes it's possible.

But not easy to find.

Having both people stay emotionally unavailable for a length of time can become unsatisfying.
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Yeah, thy it and then STFU.

I don't know what STFU means.

stfuRead this guys lips

The answer to the thread title is yes, for a little while until one of the two finds someone to be more or less serious with.

Sounds like I hit a nerve. Are you oKay?

I'm fine you said you didn't know what STFU means. I was just trying to help. I guess I failed.

BTW I don't want you to STFU for the record. hf
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No hard feelings.
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Is it possible to have a casual, but monogamous relationship?
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It's possible to have any kind of relationship you want. Over six billion people is a lot of possibilities. You set the rules in this life.

There is no normal day, there is no average man, go ahead and do what you like.
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Yeah, thy it and then STFU.

I don't know what STFU means.

stfuRead this guys lips

The answer to the thread title is yes, for a little while until one of the two finds someone to be more or less serious with.

Sounds like I hit a nerve. Are you oKay?

I'm fine you said you didn't know what STFU means. I was just trying to help. I guess I failed.

BTW I don't want you to STFU for the record. hf

No hard feelings.
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smile_hear None at all.
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“The war we fight today is more than a military conflict,” Mr Bush said. “It is the decisive ideological struggle of the 21st century.”


You are a slave..., like everyone else you were born into bondage. Into a prison that you cannot taste or see or touch. A prison for your mind."
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Well, to answer your question, I'd have to say yes it's possible.

But not easy to find.

Having both people stay emotionally unavailable for a length of time can become unsatisfying.
 Quoting: Earth Daughter

For some reason, people always think that I am more emotionally available than I really am. Perhaps, because I can be completely open without opening myself up. It takes a lot of strength to neither be driven by nor repress your emotions -- and so it really isn't that common. People usually don't believe I am doing it until I turn cold.

I also grew up without any close personal connections, so I wouldn't mind. But I can see how the other person would probably start to want more. I guess, out of fairness, I've decided not to pursue anything/
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It's possible to have any kind of relationship you want. Over six billion people is a lot of possibilities. You set the rules in this life.

There is no normal day, there is no average man, go ahead and do what you like.
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That seems rather idealistic to me.
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I have to admit, that unless I can find someone like me, dating isn't going to be an option. I spent most of my youth fantasizing about living by myself in a cabin in the woods.
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I've come to the conclusion that most people have to have it one way or the other. Either they need to be in a relationship that is going somewhere, or they have to have multiple partners. I finish school in about a year or two and don't want to have to make any serious decisions before then. But I am not the type to sleep with multiple people at once. Is it possible to find someone who wants to be in a relationship but doesn't need to be in one?

I don't like the idea of HAVING to be with someone on Friday night. But I don't like the idea of not being able to either. I just don't know if there is anyone out there who would be willing to live like a single person in all ways (except when it comes to sex).

Anyone care to respond?
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yea that is the most natural way!!! That is natures way! That is the only way I will have it! And I have it for over five years now!
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Just ask a guy that you have dated or w.e. if he would like a casual monogamous relationship. i would probably say yes.
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I've come to the conclusion that most people have to have it one way or the other. Either they need to be in a relationship that is going somewhere, or they have to have multiple partners. I finish school in about a year or two and don't want to have to make any serious decisions before then. But I am not the type to sleep with multiple people at once. Is it possible to find someone who wants to be in a relationship but doesn't need to be in one?

I don't like the idea of HAVING to be with someone on Friday night. But I don't like the idea of not being able to either. I just don't know if there is anyone out there who would be willing to live like a single person in all ways (except when it comes to sex).

Anyone care to respond?
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You sound like the female version of me.
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I've come to the conclusion that most people have to have it one way or the other. Either they need to be in a relationship that is going somewhere, or they have to have multiple partners. I finish school in about a year or two and don't want to have to make any serious decisions before then. But I am not the type to sleep with multiple people at once. Is it possible to find someone who wants to be in a relationship but doesn't need to be in one?

I don't like the idea of HAVING to be with someone on Friday night. But I don't like the idea of not being able to either. I just don't know if there is anyone out there who would be willing to live like a single person in all ways (except when it comes to sex).

Anyone care to respond?


You sound like the female version of me.
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Where are you from?
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I've come to the conclusion that most people have to have it one way or the other. Either they need to be in a relationship that is going somewhere, or they have to have multiple partners. I finish school in about a year or two and don't want to have to make any serious decisions before then. But I am not the type to sleep with multiple people at once. Is it possible to find someone who wants to be in a relationship but doesn't need to be in one?

I don't like the idea of HAVING to be with someone on Friday night. But I don't like the idea of not being able to either. I just don't know if there is anyone out there who would be willing to live like a single person in all ways (except when it comes to sex).

Anyone care to respond?


You sound like the female version of me.

Where are you from?
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Charlotte, NC and you?
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I've come to the conclusion that most people have to have it one way or the other. Either they need to be in a relationship that is going somewhere, or they have to have multiple partners. I finish school in about a year or two and don't want to have to make any serious decisions before then. But I am not the type to sleep with multiple people at once. Is it possible to find someone who wants to be in a relationship but doesn't need to be in one?

I don't like the idea of HAVING to be with someone on Friday night. But I don't like the idea of not being able to either. I just don't know if there is anyone out there who would be willing to live like a single person in all ways (except when it comes to sex).

Anyone care to respond?



yea that is the most natural way!!! That is natures way! That is the only way I will have it! And I have it for over five years now!
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You're lucky. Unfortunately, a lot of people say this is what they want, but then they turn around and make judgments and assumptions. They let their own baggage get in the way, while pretending what they are doing is for your benefit. Problem is that even if you want the same thing as someone else, if they can't get past their own baggage, they'll never be able to open themselves up enough to get it.

A guy with baggage will sleep with anyone and everyone, till they can get over their fear of rejection.
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Just ask a guy that you have dated or w.e. if he would like a casual monogamous relationship. i would probably say yes.
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That's what my ex SAID he wanted, till about a month later, when he said he had to have the option to see other people. it lasted several month until his unwillingness to give up the option made me have to walk away. We had several discussions cause neither of us wanted it to end. But ultimately he couldn't do something he wasn't ready for and I couldn't compromise any more. SOOO...
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I stayed as long as I felt comfortable. But things changed. I really started to like him, so I told him I wanted to know if he was going to see someone else. He told me he couldn't tell me. When he stopped doing the things that made me like him, I stopped liking him. I wasn't upset at that point, just detached myself.
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It wasn't as if it HAD to go somewhere, but when he said that it never would, that was the end of it. That's when I knew his definition of casual was about sex and mine was about something completely different. Actually, he even admitted it in writing (finally). As far as I am concern, casual relationships are fine. But I DON'T have casual sex.
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It's really funny that you started this thread because it is the EXACT reason why my gf and I broke up!

The thing is, we both really want to be together, but we also want to do our own thing and not spend every second with each other. A couple weeks ago she broke up with me because her social life and schoolwork were suffering because we spent all of our time together. She told me it was possible that we can start dating again, but we have to work out a way that we can each have seperate lives but still be together.

If you find a way to have a casual monogamous relationship, please tell me.
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It's really funny that you started this thread because it is the EXACT reason why my gf and I broke up!

The thing is, we both really want to be together, but we also want to do our own thing and not spend every second with each other. A couple weeks ago she broke up with me because her social life and schoolwork were suffering because we spent all of our time together. She told me it was possible that we can start dating again, but we have to work out a way that we can each have seperate lives but still be together.

If you find a way to have a casual monogamous relationship, please tell me.
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If you're able to talk about it, there might be hope for you. But she has to be able to say when she is busy/needs to do school work, while being confident enough to know you understand. And you have to be able to show her you understand by listening to what she says.

Part of the reason my ex and I lasted so long is because we were communicating very well. Of course, WERE is the operative word here. He started making assumptions about what I was doing and there was nothing I could do about that (cuase he still has stuff to deal with from his past relationship(s).
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Well I don't think you should force things that aren't there if that's what you mean. If it happens, it happens naturally not because the person feels the need to be in a relationship neccessarily.
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yes, but sooner or later one or both people want something more than just scratching an itch.





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