[/quote]Emotional relationships are far more trouble than they're worth[/quote]

I believe the opposite. I thrive on the emotional content of my life. Sure, in some ways, I like to keep things as simple as possible too. But I can't imagine NOT being married to Toni. She and I are just so bloody good together, even if I do say so myself.

Three years is a heck of a long time to not have been laid, though.

To each his own. I seem to recall thinking much the same way at one time. But everyone is different. The term "lone wolf" was coined for a reason.



No argument here.

4 months on the 27th. Heh.

I think I would be sad if I lived like you because I need companionship. I don't make a whole lot of friends. I mean, I get along well with most people, but I don't have a deep connection with many. I like being married and having someone to be close to and share life with even if it can be a lot of trouble.

But I also think you're smart for recognizing and respecting your own needs instead of trying to force yourself into something unsatisfying just because a lot of other people can't relate to it and might view it negatively.

That's the thing really. I enjoy other people and have a good time with them, but I don't have that need for companionship that so many seem to have. I am very content being on my own, doing as I please when I please and not having to worry about the feelings of someone else.

Of course the whole getting laid thing is another story

And more power to those who recognise this, I say.

Being a lone wolf would make things, erm, harder, I would imagine (pun not intended).

That is so crazy because I not only thought the same thing I used the same line. I told family and friends I wouldn't want to date anyone who would date me.


Exactly. If you're happy then who gives a damn when the last time you were laid.

As someone who has always been a "relationship" guy, I feel ya. Relationships are complicated, but sex without any emotional connection just feels worthless, probably because it is. At this point in my young career, I still feel the benefits outweigh the pitfalls, and I've been lucky enough to have found women who keep my faith alive, all the while maintaining me sufficiently laid.

To answer your question, though, 3 months in about another week.

I like being married and having someone to be close to and share life with even if it can be a lot of trouble.

I'm not married, but I'm like you in that I thrive on the closeness that two people share when they are in love. I'm a guy, though, so I get made fun of for it.

But I also think you're smart for recognizing and respecting your own needs

This, imo, is a hell of a lot harder than anything one could face in a relationship.

How Long Since You Got Laid?

When May rolls around, 8 years.

I dont kiss and tell, but recent.  But I do agree about one night stands.  I cant do it, not because of STDs, but because I have to feel something for my partner.

emotional relationships don't have to equal big dramas. Some people think so and can't have a relationship without it overflowing and getting out of control. I'm not saying you are one of those, but I think it's easy to mix up the two.

I had someone comment on our love of travel that I should have travelled before I had kids.

My response was quick, "well then, who would I have to share it with?"

I love people, but I love my close familiar group.

I don't know, for me at least it makes life a lot more simple.

We all have to live the way that works for us I suppose.

No need to make fun of that. That's just how some folks are wired. More power to you.

You have me beat.