OP here. I am not at all racist. I have my personal type and preference. I will not be shamed for only being attracted to white men. |
Are you serious? How warped is your mind that she's not allowed to have preferences in who she dates? Stop throwing around "racist" with recklessness. |
Had ONS (or more casual relationships) and 'friends with benefits'... (ok, big slut... was just single a long time) ... now married to man who knows I had a life before him but doesnt care about the details. I found FWB often to be the worst b/c at some point you are pseudo-dating & end up basically being treated poorly (if you're counting on 'friend' to show you around - or 'summer thing' you talk about is actually pseudo-dating). Most guys are not rapists. Unfortunately, most of them are not particularly good in bed either. The only (minor) STD I got in my life was from an actual relationship. |
You sound really fun. Still single? |
when a man asks for your past partner number, just always say '3' problem solved.
Sow some wild oats - but if you are as uber-sensitive as you sound, be prepared for hurt feelings. |
By definition, a one night stand cannot give you a "clean bill of health" unless he carries it around with him. That's why non-trashy women get to know a man before opening their legs for him. |
Women don't have wild oats. Men have wild oats. |
Exactly. FWB can get tricky emotionally, because I think generally there's this expectation put out there about "well women want to be in relationships and men don't" so when you're sleeping with someone repeatedly, even if you don't want it to turn into more, you start feeling kind of weird about it because all that pressure has been put on you. ONS can also be tricky though. I think the most important thing is finding a dude that is going to treat you well and be respectful- at the FIRST sign of pushiness, you cut and run, that is my cardinal rule. And that's basically in the getting to know you phase- you can kind of get a feel for how a guy acts. Anyway, there's risk present in both but I do think a good FWB relationship, with someone who is great in bed (as you said, that is unfortunately very rare to find in a guy) is a good way to get your feet wet |
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Btw OP, my two best friends have both slept with over 50 guys. I am rather prudish in comparison and my number is 14. But I will say that neither of them have bad reputations and both of them have serious long term relationships, as well as really positive, fulfilling sexual flings.
So basically, don't worry about a number. If someone is rude enough to ask for your number and you feel he will overreact, you can always say "4" or whatever number you feel comfortable with. Anyone who would judge you on that does not deserve complete transparency anyway. It's no ones business but your own. |
50?? How disgusting, in a man or woman. Talk about no self-respect. I'm sure her husband will be proud to be #63. |
see it's not just number of.partners. promiscuous women have all kinds of issues such as.dishonesty, presenting themself falslely, it's because they're ashamed of themselves |
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OP here. I think steering clear of ONS is good for me. I really don't think I could sleep with a stranger. The cons far outweigh any pros. I have a high level of respect and while K realize my sex life is my business, I am not a liar. I couldn't knowingly lie to a man I am dating seriously or end up marrying. Starting a relationship based on a lie will only crate further problems. I wouldn't want to be ashamed by actions in the future either.
I may have a summer fling, I may not. All I know is that I will be very selective of whom I choose to have sex with. |
OP, I think you're handling this very well. Good luck. |
| One night stands usually are terrible. Just date around. Only one person at a time of course. |
I realize I am not representation of the entire population, but I am 33 and every single one of my friends has had some form of a ONS in our 20's. We are all now married and in committed relationships. I think its perfectly normal to explore before you are settled and married. |