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Playing the field

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  • Angry_Bear
    Angry_Bear Posts: 2,021 Forumite
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    Promiscuity in itself is neither a good or a bad thing. It entirely depends on the person doing it and how they feel and their reasons.
    Do you not know that a man is not dead while his name is still spoken?
    ― Sir Terry Pratchett, 1948-2015
  • Ozzuk
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    I don't think there is a right or wrong, both approaches have their potential positives and negatives. We only live once so we should find out what makes us happy and do more of it!
  • Alikay
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    In my experience casual sex causes a lot of hassle. There's often one person who has a deeper emotional attachment or hopes of a relationship developing. Sometimes there's a third party who either doesn't like it, or is being lied to. The idea of safe no-strings fun between honest, consenting adults is fine, but in reality people can get hurt.
  • System
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    Sex without emotional attatchment? Just use your hand.:o



    did I really say that?
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  • onlyroz
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    If you're young, take appropriate precautions, and don't lie to anybody then I don't see the problem. However, there comes a point where most people want something more than just casual sex.
  • ratechaser
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    Judi wrote: »
    Sex without emotional attatchment? Just use your hand.:o



    did I really say that?



    I think you'll find that most people are actually quite attached to their hands!
  • BogsDollox
    BogsDollox Posts: 18 Forumite
    Do what makes you happy, so long as it's legal.
  • System
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    Judi wrote: »
    Sex without emotional attatchment? Just use your hand.:o



    did I really say that?

    I quite like the emotional attatchment... just sayin':)
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  • thorsoak
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    Judi wrote: »
    I quite like the emotional attatchment... just sayin':)

    Thought of it as a physical attachment ;)
  • Rambosmum
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    I loved it in my wild youth. I was careful, used protection and was careful who I went home with and that people knew etc. I got tested regularly and never caught anything. I met hubby 9 years ago, he had a similar experience and neither of us had an issue settling down.

    It's not for everyone - I had no issue with getting emotionally attached etc but I know a number of people who meet a guy, sleep with him and expect him to then be their boyfriend. As long as you both have the same intentions, no one is leading anyone on etc I don't see what problem it is.
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