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We throw the word partner around a lot. Your spouse is often referred to as a partner. You can have sexual partners. Iāve seen people look for a partner in crime. Weāre all here looking for an affair partner.
And it makes sense we lean back on the word. Partner implies a sense of mutual accountability and goals. Thereās a soothing sense of someone walking the same path as you.
But thatās not how it is. We live in a world thatās, especially this space, filled with ghosting and selfishness. Thereās a certain level of honor among thieves because we all know how we ended up here, but we choose to give enough trust to get a chance to have our needs met.
Even the word āpartnerā is rooted in a business/legal definition, which is telling as to how culturally we view relationships.
I think when I started this post, I thought I had some profound thought, but it really circles back to what I know about looking for someone to participate in an affair: I have the best intentions and Iām sure others do too. But am I looking for a partner? Thereās just too much baggage with that word.
Now time for the legally obligated fine print at the bottom of this screed: Looking for someone with as beautiful of a mind as their body. Someone who likes to explore concepts above as much as exploring sexual interests. The name of the game is balance - so letās see how we can stimulate each other.
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